The Artemis II Mission Close Reading & Comprehension Activities are designed to help students explore modern space exploration in an engaging way. This strong resource is ideal for upper elementary students, introducing them to NASA’s Artemis program, the Orion spacecraft, and the historic mission which sent astronauts around the Moon. Perfect for integrating science and informational text, this activity builds reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills while sparking interest in space exploration and STEM topics.

The Artemis II reading comprehension packet includes a detailed informational text alongside a variety of engaging activities, including short-answer comprehension questions, multiple-choice questions, grammar tasks, a writing extension, a crossword puzzle, and a word search. Additionally, a comprehensive teacher presentation is included to support instruction, facilitate discussion, and deepen student understanding of the mission, astronauts, and the future of lunar exploration.

This resource is specifically designed for 3rd grade and 4th grade students and is ideal for science lessons, space units, informational text practice, sub plans, centers, or homework assignments. It includes everything a teacher needs for a low-prep, high-engagement lesson!

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity featuring ten questions
• Two grammar questions related to the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple-choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher reference
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A word search puzzle

This resource is great for:

• In-class learning
• Independent work
• Homework assignments
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activity requires no prep; it features a body of text to read thoroughly. Students can utilize the text to answer comprehension and grammar questions. Additionally, each text includes extension activities to engage fast finishers, with answers available for teachers on the final page of the document.