teaching resource

Phases of the Moon – Comprehension Worksheet

Updated: 25 Oct 2023

Analyse different moon phases and how their visual appearances change over time with this reading comprehension worksheet.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 3 - 5

Curriculum

VC2E3LY10

Use comprehension strategies, such as visualising, predicting, connecting, summarising, monitoring and questioning, to analyse texts by drawing on a growing knowledge of context, text structures and language features to build literal and inferred meanings <ul> <li>making predictions about a text, drawing on knowledge of the topic, subject-specific vocabulary and experience of texts on the same topic</li> <li>identifying important ideas, events or details in texts</li> <li>learning new content from reading and listening, and asking questions to expand understanding</li> <li>comparing and contrasting how different texts present similar ideas or information</li> <li>drawing inferences, using evidence from the text and prior knowledge and experience; for example, making predictions about a character's likely actions or about the content of tabbed pages on a website</li> <li>determining the relevance of a text for a particular task</li> </ul>
VC2E4LY09

Use comprehension strategies, such as visualising, predicting, connecting, summarising, monitoring and questioning, to expand topic knowledge and ideas, and begin to evaluate texts to build literal and inferred meanings <ul> <li>making connections between information in print, images and sound</li> <li>reading or listening for key topic-specific vocabulary words to build understanding</li> <li>reading or listening to interpret the main idea and supporting ideas</li> <li>identifying evidence and reasoning used by authors to support points or arguments</li> <li>applying self-monitoring strategies such as re-reading, pausing and questioning, and self-correction strategies such as confirming and cross-checking</li> <li>connecting the use of colours, images, symbols and patterns in texts by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and illustrators</li> <li>evaluating an author’s use of evidence to support arguments</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Phases of the Moon – Comprehension Worksheet

Updated: 25 Oct 2023

Analyse different moon phases and how their visual appearances change over time with this reading comprehension worksheet.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 3 - 5

Analyse different moon phases and how their visual appearances change over time with this reading comprehension worksheet.

🌙 Phases of the Moon Worksheet

Do your students know the different moon phases? Are they able to determine which phase comes next in the lunar cycle? The moon follows a predictable pattern that is observable from Earth. Teach Starter has created an easy-to-use worksheet that you can use in your science or reading class to help your students understand this topic.

With this reading comprehension worksheet, students will read and learn about the following:

The 8 phases of the moon
Difference between waxing and waning
Eclipses
Lunar Calendar

After reading the informational passage, students must complete 10 multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions.

An answer key is included with your download to make grading fast and easy!

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding

For students who need a challenge, have them create 3 additional questions to go along with the reading passage.

For students who need extra support, allow them to read the passage with a teacher or a partner to aid in understanding.

🖨️ Easily Download & Print

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource.

Because this resource includes an answer sheet, we recommend you print one copy of the entire file. Then, make photocopies of the blank worksheet for students to complete.

To save paper, we suggest printing this multi-page worksheet double-sided.

Turn this teaching resource into a sustainable activity by printing on cardboard and slipping it into a dry-erase sleeve. Students can record their answers with a whiteboard marker, then erase and reuse them.

This resource was created by Madison Evans, a Teach Starter Collaborator.

Curriculum

VC2E3LY10

Use comprehension strategies, such as visualising, predicting, connecting, summarising, monitoring and questioning, to analyse texts by drawing on a growing knowledge of context, text structures and language features to build literal and inferred meanings <ul> <li>making predictions about a text, drawing on knowledge of the topic, subject-specific vocabulary and experience of texts on the same topic</li> <li>identifying important ideas, events or details in texts</li> <li>learning new content from reading and listening, and asking questions to expand understanding</li> <li>comparing and contrasting how different texts present similar ideas or information</li> <li>drawing inferences, using evidence from the text and prior knowledge and experience; for example, making predictions about a character's likely actions or about the content of tabbed pages on a website</li> <li>determining the relevance of a text for a particular task</li> </ul>
VC2E4LY09

Use comprehension strategies, such as visualising, predicting, connecting, summarising, monitoring and questioning, to expand topic knowledge and ideas, and begin to evaluate texts to build literal and inferred meanings <ul> <li>making connections between information in print, images and sound</li> <li>reading or listening for key topic-specific vocabulary words to build understanding</li> <li>reading or listening to interpret the main idea and supporting ideas</li> <li>identifying evidence and reasoning used by authors to support points or arguments</li> <li>applying self-monitoring strategies such as re-reading, pausing and questioning, and self-correction strategies such as confirming and cross-checking</li> <li>connecting the use of colours, images, symbols and patterns in texts by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and illustrators</li> <li>evaluating an author’s use of evidence to support arguments</li> </ul>

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