The Star Passes Earth (Story Excerpt)
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"The Star Passes Earth (Story Excerpt)" is written for 8th Grade (Ages 13-14), and it covers Common Core RL.8.1. A 7th grader who is already steady on paragraphs & passages can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
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8th grade reading worksheet: read an excerpt from The Star by H. G. Wells and cite evidence about the heat, floods and darkness. Answer key included. Part of our fiction passages collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Read the setup note and glossary together before students start an older excerpt. Ask for a quote in every written answer, as the sheets do, and compare answers on the irony questions in pairs.
What students will practice
- Students will read an excerpt from The Star by H. G. Wells with a six word glossary.
- Students will cite details that show how people reacted as the star passed Earth.
- Students will decide whether the danger is over at the end, using evidence.
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Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Reading: Literature · 8th Grade
Standard: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
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FAQ
How do I use this fiction passages worksheet?
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Read the setup note and glossary together before students start an older excerpt. Ask for a quote in every written answer, as the sheets do, and compare answers on the irony questions in pairs.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Read an excerpt from The Star by H. G. Wells and cite evidence about the heat, floods and darkness. The directions on the page read: Read the story excerpt on pages 1, 2, and 3. The glossary on this page explains six words. Then answer the questions on pages 3 and 4. An answer key is included.
Can I use this fiction passages worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade paragraphs & passages, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
Which classic novels have excerpts here?
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Excerpts come from Dracula, White Fang, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Treasure Island, Little Women, The Wind in the Willows and A Little Princess. Two more come from The Star by H. G. Wells and The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame.
How do these sheets teach dramatic irony?
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Harker and the Count's Mirror and The Rope Bridge at Dusk both let readers know more than a character. Students explain what the reader knows and how that gap builds suspense.
Is there a sheet that compares an old tale with a modern story?
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Yes. The Flattered Prince Retold for Today sets a summary of the tale of Prince Hyacinth beside a modern story about a student council speech. Students compare the two heroes, quoting both texts.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 8th Grade |
| Subject | Reading |
| Topic | Paragraphs & Passages |
| Standard | RL.8.1 |
| Pages | 4 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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