The Hottest Planet in the Solar System — Reading Comprehension
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12
Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
Standards
- MS-ESS1-3
PRINT+DIGITAL RESOURCE
This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
About This Reader
This NGSS-aligned middle school reading passage explains why Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system. Students learn that although Mercury is closer to the Sun, Venus has a thick carbon dioxide atmosphere that traps heat through the greenhouse effect. The passage explores how sulfuric acid clouds and a slow rotation also contribute to Venus's extreme temperature. With key vocabulary and real-world connections, this text builds science comprehension while supporting NGSS Earth and Space Science standards focused on planetary systems and climate impacts.
Perfect For:
👩🏫 Teachers
- • Reading comprehension practice
- • Auto-graded assessments
- • Literacy skill development
👨👩👧👦 Parents
- • Reading practice at home
- • Comprehension improvement
- • Educational reading time
🏠 Homeschoolers
- • Reading curriculum support
- • Independent reading practice
- • Progress monitoring
Reading Features:
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Reading Passage
Engaging fiction or nonfiction text
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Comprehension Quiz
Auto-graded questions
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Instant Feedback
Immediate results and scoring
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Printable Version
Download for offline reading
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Read Aloud
Voice-over with word highlighting
