The Star, Mae Jemison

Get to know astronaut Mae Jemison in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet! Learners will read a three-page biography of scientist, artist, and activist Mae Jemison, then answer six reading comprhensions about her life and work. Designed for fourth and fifth graders, this engaging biography offers meaningful practice for students as they learn to read and interpret nonfiction texts. It also makes an inspiring addition to Black History Month and Women's History Month. Discover more about Mae Jemison in Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison.