Solar System Reading Passages with Questions | 10 Nonfiction Texts for 2nd & 3rd

Description

Explore the wonders of space with this engaging Solar System Reading Passages set designed for 2nd and 3rd grade students! This 10-page nonfiction resource includes informative, age-appropriate texts that cover all eight planets, the Sun, and Earth’s Moon—perfect for integrating science and reading comprehension in your classroom.

Each passage is paired with comprehension questions that reinforce key reading skills, such as identifying main ideas, making inferences, and locating text evidence. These passages are great for science centers, small groups, independent work, or homework. With a focus on vocabulary development and content knowledge, your students will deepen their understanding of the solar system while practicing critical reading skills.

Skills Covered:
• Reading informational text
• Answering comprehension questions
• Building vocabulary related to space
• Understanding the solar system (Sun, planets, and moon)
• Citing evidence from the text

What’s Included:
• 10 nonfiction reading passages (one for each planet, the Sun, and the Moon)
• 4 comprehension questions per passage
• Kid-friendly language and engaging facts
• Perfect for 2nd and 3rd grade learners

Inspire curiosity about space and strengthen reading comprehension with this Solar System Reading Passages pack!