Amelia Earhart’s aviation achievements Reading Comprehension Worksheet - Teachers Stock

Amelia Earhart was a brave pilot who made history with her risky trips and other important contributions to aviation. Let’s look into her strange trip through the sky!

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You can use this in class without any problems. Learn about how Amelia Earhart’s early interest in planes led her to become one of the first women in the world to get a pilot’s license. Find out about the historic trip she made across the Atlantic Ocean by herself and the speed and altitude records she set. Learn more about her bold plan to fly around the world and the mystery that surrounds her absence. Learn how Amelia Earhart’s bravery and drive continue to inspire aviators and hikers alike, showing that if you keep going even when things get hard, you can achieve anything.

Overview:

Early Interest in Aviation
Becoming a Pilot
First Woman to Cross the Atlantic
Solo Flight Across the Atlantic
Setting Records
Attempt to Fly Around the World
Conclusion: Legacy and Inspiration

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WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• Reading Passage: A carefully written work by an Expert Teacher
• 10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs): Using  MCQs, find out how well students understand the passage.
• 5 Short Questions: Encourage students to write comprehensive responses and evaluate answers carefully.
• Answer Key: Teachers can review student work by referencing a full answer key.

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Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Easy-to-understand language that will keep students engaged and excited to learn.
• Comprehension worksheet to help students test their understanding.
• Low Prep Required. Print and go.
• Perfect for centers, homework, morning work, and more.
• Printable and editable for your convenience.
• Ideal for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students.

Skills align with both the RI (Reading Informational Texts) and RL (Reading Literature) Common Core Standards

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