Reading
How many planets are between Mars and the sun?
three - Mercury, Venus, Earth
What is the name of today's story?
On to Mars!
Earth is our ___________. It has oceans, forests, animals and deserts.
planet
What is the name of the rover on Mars now?
Curiosity
What are graphic features?
Graphic features are the images/pictures used in the text.
If we want to go to Mars, we need to build a _____________ that can travel for a very long time.
spacecraft
Why is Mars known as the red planet?
Because of the red dust and rocks that cover the planet's surface.
What is a magazine article?
It is a non-fiction about an interesting thing with words and pictures found in a magazine.
Space is so huge. There are so many planets, moons, and stars to ____________.
explore
What do some scientists think about Mars?
They think there was once life on Mars.
What are text features?
Text features are written parts in the text that are not in the main body.
The ___________ on the curiosity rover helps look at rocks and dust for signs of life on Mars.
laser