Women's History Month - Sally Ride: Nonfiction Article with Writing Prompt

Engage your students in an exciting exploration of space and STEM with this reading comprehension and writing lesson centered around the remarkable life and achievements of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space.

What's included:

1. Article on Sally Ride: Dive into Sally Ride's inspiring journey from aspiring scientist to space pioneer. This article highlights her groundbreaking achievements and contributions to science education. Written at an upper elementary reading level, it's perfect for comprehension, background knowledge, and vocabulary development.
2. Multiple Choice Questions: Test your students' understanding with 10 thought-provoking multiple-choice questions. Covering comprehension, inference, vocabulary, and more, these questions challenge students to apply their knowledge of Sally Ride's life and accomplishments. An answer key is included for easy grading.
3. Writing Prompt: Encourage critical thinking and writing skills with an open-response writing prompt. Students will explain why Sally Ride is considered a role model for young scientists and astronauts based on details from the article. An exemplar sample response is provided to guide students in crafting their own thoughtful answers.
4. Graphic Organizer: Help students organize their thoughts and ideas with a printable graphic organizer. This tool assists students in gathering evidence from the article to support their writing.
5. Interactive Notebook Component: Enhance learning and retention with an interactive notebook component. Students can cut and paste elements of Sally Ride's life and accomplishments into their notebooks, creating a visually engaging learning experience.

Whether used in a classroom setting or for homeschooling, this comprehensive resource provides everything you need to inspire and educate students about the incredible achievements of Sally Ride and her lasting impact on space exploration and STEM education.

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