Mae Jemison Reading Comprehension & Biography Bundle | Year 3 or Year 4

Two great activities that would span five lessons about the first African-American woman to go into space, Mae Jemison. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4.

NO PREP is needed!

Firstly, there is a reading comprehension activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.

Included in the reading activity:

• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with eight varied questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning

Included in the biography writing unit:

• Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs

• Writing templates for four draft paragraphs

• Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion

• A template for students to write up their neat biography text

• This resource is great for:

• In class learning

• Independent work

• Homework

• Creative writing sessions

• Guided reading sessions

• Reading & writing interventions

• Assessment practice

• Emergency sub plans

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For more great activities check out Creative Primary Literacy!