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Night Sky Reading Comprehension
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Eye Spy by David Hill
Vocabulary Match
1. Match each word with its meaning:
constellation
telescope
orbit
galaxy
a tool for seeing distant objects
a group of stars forming a pattern
the path a planet takes around the sun
a collection of billions of stars
Literal Questions
2. How many planets are in our solar system?
7 planets8 planets9 planets
3. What is the closest star to Earth?
The closest star to Earth is _______________.
4. Name two constellations mentioned in the text:
🤔 Thinking Questions & Summary
5. Why do you think ancient people created stories about constellations? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
6. Compare looking at the night sky with your eyes versus using a telescope. What are the advantages of each?
Summary Task
7. Write a summary of the most important information about the night sky from this text (3-4 sentences):
Extension Activity
Challenge Task: Research one constellation visible from New Zealand. Draw it and write 2-3 sentences about the story behind its name.
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