Does the Moon Face Change? — Reading Comprehension
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This engaging 1st-grade reading comprehension passage, 'The Moon's Changing Face,' is specifically designed to align with NGSS Standard 1-ESS1-1, focusing on Earth's Place in the Universe. It introduces young learners to the observable and predictable patterns of the moon's appearance, explaining how its shape seems to change over time. The passage emphasizes the importance of observation in science, encouraging students to watch the sky to understand celestial movements. This resource supports early science literacy and deepens understanding of core ESS1.A Disciplinary Core Ideas, making complex astronomical concepts accessible and exciting for first graders.
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Have you ever looked at the moon in the night sky? Sometimes it looks like a big, bright circle, like a giant cookie! Other times, it looks like a thin banana, or maybe just half a circle. Isn't that interesting? The moon doesn't always look the same.
The moon is always there, but its shape seems to change. It's like it's playing a trick on our eyes! One night you might see a full, round moon. A few nights later, it might look like only half of it is lit up. Then, after some more nights, it might look like just a tiny sliver.
These changes are not magic. They are a pattern! The moon goes through its different shapes in a predictable way. If you watch the moon every night, or even just once a week, you can see these changes happening. It takes about a month for the moon to go through all its shapes and come back to where it started.
Just like the sun rising and setting every day, the moon also follows a pattern in its appearance. Knowing these patterns helps us understand more about our sky and the amazing things in space! Keep observing the sky, and you'll see these wonderful, predictable changes for yourself
Fun Fact! Even though the moon looks bright in our night sky, it doesn't make its own light! It actually reflects light from the sun, just like a giant mirror in space.
What is the passage mainly about?
How hot the sun isThe moon's changing lookWhy stars twinkleHow to play outside
What is one way the moon can look sometimes?
Like a tiny sunA big, bright circleA dark cloudA flying bird
What causes the moon to look different shapes?
It plays a trick on us. It is a magic trick.It is a natural pattern. Clouds cover it.
How long does it take for the moon to show all its shapes?
About a weekAbout a dayAbout a monthAbout a year
What does the passage suggest you do to see the moon's changes?
Sleep all nightWatch it every nightPlay insideRead a book
How is the moon's pattern like the sun's pattern?
Both are always round. Both give warmth.Both are predictable. Both disappear.
If you see only a tiny sliver of the moon tonight, what might it look like in a few weeks?
Still a tiny sliverA full, round moonIt will be goneA bright star
What does "predictable" mean in this story?
It is a surprise. It happens sometimes. We know it will happen again.It is very fast.
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