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Life In Space Non-Fiction Article
Life In Space Non-Fiction Article
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Total Pages: 40 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 90 minutes
File Size: 31 MB
File Type: Zip
Use this Life in Space Non-Fiction Article to help students learn about various aspects of life in space (astronauts' living conditions). This resource contains 1 non-fiction article and 3 reading activities to assist with reading comprehension, standardized test prep and cross-curricular learning.
What’s Included:
- Non-Fiction Article (2 versions: regular and modified text)
- Audio File (MP3 audio file of each article - great for differentiation!)
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3 Post-Reading Activities:
- Comprehension questions
- Grammar review (2 versions: printable + self-grading Google Form)
- Long answer writing prompt
- Pre-Reading K-W-L Chart
- Teacher Lesson Plan
- Printable PDFs – perfect for in-person learning or printing packets
- Google Slides version – ideal for 1:1 classrooms and Google Classroom
Skills & Standards Targeted:
- Reading Informational Text
- Citing Evidence from Text
- Grammar and Language Review
- Writing Extended Responses
- Standardized Test Prep (great for practice with nonfiction passages!)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- It’s relevant and engaging – The real-world topic of life in space instantly captures students’ interest. It encourages meaningful discussions and critical thinking, even among reluctant readers.
- It’s no-prep and ready to use – With both print-friendly PDFs and digital Google Slides formats, this resource is truly grab-and-go. It’s perfect for sub plans, last-minute lessons, or weekly skill-building.
- It supports multiple standards – From nonfiction reading comprehension and grammar practice to evidence-based writing, this resource helps reinforce key skills.
- It’s differentiated for learners – Includes two article versions (regular and modified), plus paper and digital activity options (including a self-grading Google Form), making it easy to adapt for different reading levels and learning needs.
- It works in any setting – Whether you're teaching in person, remotely, or in a hybrid model, this resource is optimized for flexibility with printable pages and digital formats.
Teacher Feedback
- “Great resource! Very engaging for students, easy to follow, and great for assessing understanding”
- “Great link to science unit”
- “The kids enjoyed this article and had many questions.”
