Are we alone in the universe? This brief informational text on extraterrestrial theory has been split into seven sections to help scholars practice note taking. They read the statements, underlining key words. Then, using the graphic organizer, they jot down notes on the main idea of each section. The excerpt is simple enough to keep your objective clear, yet offers a subject many youngsters are interested in and will want to discuss further.

Common Core

RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RF.3.4.a W.3.8 W.4.8