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The Journey Home

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Grades 2–4ElaReadingScienceEnglish · SpanishInteractive · Printable
Aligned toRL.3.1RL.2.1RL.4.10

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About this printable The Journey Home science reading passage, NGSS-aligned (Grades 2-4)

The Journey Home' concludes Sarah's space museum adventure, reflecting on the day's experiences and the impact they've had. The story recaps key exhibits like rocket models, the International Space Station, and the meteorite display, reinforcing the educational content. Sarah's question about becoming an astronaut opens a discussion about future careers in space exploration, emphasizing the importance of education and perseverance. Ms. Johnson's encouraging response inspires not just Sarah, but potentially young readers as well, to pursue their dreams in science and space
Written by Neha Goel TripathiPublished by Workybooks
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The Journey Home

As the day came to an end, Sarah's head was buzzing with all she had learned. They had seen models of rockets, learned about life on the International Space Station, Mission Control room and even saw special greenhouse!

 

On the bus ride home, Ms. Johnson asked the class to share their favorite parts of the trip.

 

"I loved learning about the planets!" said one student.

 

"The astronaut suit was so cool!" said another.

 

Sarah thought for a moment before speaking up. "I liked everything," she said. "But what I really want to know is: how can I become an astronaut when I grow up?"

 

Ms. Johnson smiled. "Well, Sarah, that starts with studying hard and never stopping learning. Who knows? Maybe one day, we'll be watching you blast off into space!"

Comprehension quiz (4 questions)

1. What was the last thing the class saw before leaving?

A black hole
Special greenhouse
An alien spaceship
A time machine

2. Where did the class learn about how astronauts live in space?

On the moon
In a pretend spaceship
At the International Space Station exhibit
In the cafeteria

3. What did Sarah say was her favorite part of the trip?

The gift shop
The bus ride
Everything
The space food

4. What did Ms. Johnson say Sarah needed to do to become an astronaut?

Be tall
Study hard and never stop learning
Buy a telescope
Move to Mars
Curriculum

Common Core standards for The Journey Home

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.4.10

By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

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