Earhart’s disappearance Reading Comprehension Worksheet - Teachers Stock

The brave pilot Amelia Earhart set off on a trip that captivated the world. Her absence is still one of aviation’s greatest mysteries. Let’s find out about her last trip and the questions that still make us think.

Want interesting materials to help your students really understand this mysterious story?

This is a great tool for you to use in class. Find out how Amelia Earhart and her pilot Fred Noonan planned to fly around the world in 1937. Find out about the problems they had during their memorable flight, such as technical issues and bad weather. Find out about how they went missing over the Pacific Ocean near Howland Island, which led to a huge search and rescue effort that turned up nothing. Explore the different ideas about why she might have disappeared, such as running out of gas or being captured in a strange way. Learn how, despite the mystery, Amelia Earhart’s impact as a brave pioneer lives on, inspiring many people to follow their dreams with strength and drive.

Overview:

Setting the Stage
The Fateful Flight
Disappearance Over the Pacific
Search and Rescue Efforts
Theories and Speculation
Legacy and Remembrance
Conclusion: Amelia Earhart’s Enduring Legacy

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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.

This resource is entirely Editable in PowerPoint! If time is a concern, we have also provided a hassle-free, Ready-to-print PDF.

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

These passages can be used in the morning, at centers, as part of homework, with small groups, for extra learning with smart students, to help struggling students, or to get ready for tests.

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