Famous flights of Amelia Earhart Reading Comprehension Worksheet - Teachers Stock

The brave pilot Amelia Earhart did amazing things that changed the history of flight. Let’s go on one of her dangerous adventures and find out what made her a hero in the sky!

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You can use this in class without any problems. Explore Amelia Earhart’s famous trip across the Atlantic by herself in 1932. It took her 15 hours of battling bad weather to make it safely to Ireland. Visit the site of her historic transatlantic flight in 1928, on which she became the first woman passenger to fly across the Atlantic and set the stage for her future solo adventures. Find out about her brave trip from Hawaii to California by herself in 1935, which went over 2,400 miles of ocean. In 1937, she set out on a very bold journey to go around the world. She would sail through countries and seas until she and her pilot, Fred Noonan, mysteriously disappeared over the Pacific Ocean. Even though the riddle hasn’t been solved, Amelia Earhart’s reputation as a brave pilot and supporter of women in flight continues to inspire people today.

Overview:

First Solo Flight Across the Atlantic
Transatlantic Flight
Flight from Hawaii to California
Attempt to Fly Around the World
Mysterious Disappearance
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.

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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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