G is for Galaxy
An Out of This World Alphabet
By: Janis Campbell & Cathy Collison
Illustrated By: Alan Stacy
Intended Grade Level: 5.3
Website Created By: Valerie Drudge
Summary of Book: This is an alphabet book about the galaxy. Each letter stands for a different item or place in our solar system. There is a simple rhyme for each page and also a side text to provide more interesting information. Students will learn about things from astronomy and craters to Planet X and Zodiac.
About the Author: Janis and Cathy have written together and been friends for about 10 years. They both write and edit for "Yak's Corner" which is a magazine style section for young readers. Both authors have been interested in space and have interviewed an astronaut and visited Kennedy Space Center. Both authors are married, have two children each, and live in Michigan.
Print off a KWL Chart and complete it.
Print off this word search and find all of the words!
During Reading Activities
Complete the following activities while reading the book!
Go to this site and read Planet Facts also complete one or both puzzles.
Make a list of every word in this book that is new to you. If the book does not explain the word look it up in the dictionary.
After-Reading Activities
Complete the following activities after reading the book!
Print off this quiz Out of this World Quiz and complete it. First try to answer all of the questions then go back and use the book for the ones you could not answer.
Go to the NASA website and read about the astronauts who are currently in space. Make a list of the astronauts names, and at least one interesting fact for each one. Feel free to explore this website and play some of the other games.
Rubric
After completing all other activities use this Grading Rubric to assess yourself.