The Meteorite of Sylacauga, Alabama Printable Reading Comprehension
Grade Level: 5+ | Lexile: 1000 | Word Count: 336
Read the passage and answer the questions

Use this Activity:

Discuss -
  1. Why was Ann Hodges' experience with the meteorite considered a historic event?
  2. How did people in Alabama react to the meteorite incident, and why do you think it caused such a stir?
  3. Do you think the Hodges family should have automatically owned the meteorite since it landed in their home? Why or why not?
  4. What might be some reasons why the public lost interest in the meteorite by the time the Hodges gained legal ownership?
Reading Groups - This activity serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies.
Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 15 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work.
Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts.
Whiteboard - Have students come to the whiteboard to circle the correct answers.