Women's History Month Katherine Johnson Nonfiction Article with Writing Prompt

Take your students on an inspiring journey through space exploration with this comprehensive resource centered around the remarkable life of Katherine Johnson. This product is designed to engage students in learning about Katherine Johnson's contributions to NASA and her pioneering work in mathematics.

What's included:

1. Article on Katherine Johnson: Dive into the life and accomplishments of Katherine Johnson with a detailed article that highlights her journey from a young girl with a passion for mathematics to a groundbreaking mathematician at NASA.
2. Multiple Choice Questions: Test your students' reading comprehension and critical thinking skills with a set of ten multiple-choice questions based on the article. An answer key is provided for easy grading.
3. Writing Prompt: Challenge students to think deeply about Katherine Johnson's role at NASA's Langley Research Center with a thought-provoking writing prompt. Students will explain why Katherine deserves to join NASA and how her mathematical skills will contribute to her success at the research center. A sample response is included as an exemplar for upper elementary students.
4. Graphic Organizer: Help students organize their thoughts and ideas with a printable graphic organizer that accompanies the writing prompt. This resource encourages students to brainstorm key points before crafting their response.
5. Interactive Notebook Component: Foster interactive learning with a hands-on notebook component that reinforces key concepts from the article. Students can cut, paste, and write about Katherine Johnson's achievements to create an interactive display of their learning.
6. Answer Key: Ensure easy grading and assessment with an answer key for the multiple-choice questions.
7. Sample Response: Provide students with an exemplar for the writing prompt, showcasing a well-crafted response that demonstrates critical thinking and comprehension skills.

Engage your students in a meaningful exploration of space and inspire them to reach for the stars with the incredible story of Katherine Johnson. This comprehensive resource is perfect for upper elementary classrooms and can be easily integrated into your curriculum.

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