The Space Garden — Reading Comprehension
Grades
- 2
- 3
- 4
Standards
- RL.3.1
- RL.2.1
- RL.4.9
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 innovative passage combines plant science with space exploration, aligning with NGSS standards for life sciences and environmental systems. The narrative explores how plants grow in space and their crucial role in future space exploration. Through Sarah's observations of plants growing in different directions, students learn about gravity's effects on plant growth and the importance of plants for space travel. The passage effectively connects earth science with space science while highlighting the significance of sustainable space exploration.
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
