Worksheet

The Sun and the Stars

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How are the stars similar to the sun in our galaxy? Learn all about the solar system with a reading excerpt about the sun and the stars. Kids read an informational passage before they answer questions about reading comprehension, vocabulary, and literary analysis,

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Include in a unit on informational text
  • Have kids work on the reading in language arts, and then continue their research and discussion in science
  • Encourage kids to come up with their own questions for peers to answer
  • Use in a reading assessment or homework packet
Classroom Considerations
  • Reading is four pages long, but the paragraphs are double spaced and the font is large
  • Some pictures are in color, but printing in black and white shouldn't affect understanding
Pros
  • Includes an answer key for easy assessment
  • Short-answer questions prompt thoughtful yet concise answers
Cons
  • None