Mae Jemison Quiz | Grade 5 Nonfiction Reading
by Mr Miller © 2026
Price: $2.5 USD
Subjects: ela,litReadingComprehension,socialstudies,history,unitedStatesHistory
Grades: 5,6,7
Description
Support your students as they read nonfiction at greater depth with this Grade 5 informational text resource about Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel into space 🚀. This engaging reading and quiz activity builds essential nonfiction comprehension and vocabulary skills while helping students explore an important figure in Black History and STEM. Students read a grade-appropriate biography passage and respond to a variety of comprehension questions, including true/false, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and vocabulary tasks. Activities are designed to promote critical thinking, close reading, accuracy, and text-based evidence. Aligned to Common Core RI.5.1, RI.5.2, and RI.5.4. 📘 Skills Covered ✔ Main idea & supporting details ✔ Nonfiction vocabulary in context ✔ Cause and effect ✔ Text evidence ✔ Character traits & achievements ✔ Reading for meaning This standards-aligned resource uses student-friendly, accessible language to help learners build confidence with informational texts. It supports essential Grade 5 reading skills while celebrating representation in STEM, making it a meaningful and practical choice for Black History Month, Women’s History Month, or biography units. Perfect for busy teachers looking to strengthen comprehension with a low-prep, high-impact resource. 🚀✨