Language and Content

Listen and Read Along

Focus on Genre

Science Article A science article gives information about a science topic. It is nonfiction. This science article tells about space travel.

Focus on Comprehension

Goal and Outcome Writers often tell about a goal, or something someone wanted to do. Then they tell about events, or what happens. Last, they tell if the goal was reached. This is called the outcome. As you read “Exploring Space,” use a diagram like the one below to keep track of the goal, the events, and the outcome.

illustration of a goals-and-outcome map
Rockets help people learn about outerspace.

Rockets help people learn about outerspace.