The Solar System Room — Passage

Grades
2
3
4
Standards
RL.3.1
RL.2.1
RL.4.2
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ABOUT THIS READER
The Solar System Room' takes readers on a journey through our cosmic neighborhood. As Sarah's class enters a dark room, they're greeted by a spectacular model of the solar system, complete with a glowing sun and orbiting planets. The knowledgeable guide, Alex, introduces the children to the wonders of our planetary system. Sarah's enthusiasm shines as she correctly names all eight planets, demonstrating her keen interest in astronomy. This passage highlights the interactive and engaging nature of the space museum, making complex astronomical concepts accessible and exciting for young learners. It emphasizes the educational value of hands-on experiences in science education.
Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi
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Illustrated by:
QZ.RL.3.1-12

Sarah's class entered a large, dark room. Suddenly, lights flickered on, revealing a massive model of the solar system. The sun glowed brightly in the center, while planets of different sizes orbited around it.

 

A tour guide named Alex approached the group. "Welcome to the Solar System Room," he said with a smile. "Here, you can see how our planets move around the sun. Who can name all eight planets?"

 

Sarah's hand shot up. She recited, "Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune!"

 

Alex clapped. "Excellent! Now, let's learn some fun facts about each planet."

What did the children see when they entered the dark room?

A movie screenA massive model of the solar systemA collection of space rocksA replica of a space shuttle

Who was the tour guide?

Ms. JohnsonSarahAlexAn astronaut

How many planets did Sarah name?

78910

What did Alex say they would learn about after Sarah named the planets?

The history of space travelHow to become an astronautFun facts about each planetThe different types of stars

Common core standards covered

RL.2.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
RL.3.1
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
RL.4.2
Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.

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