Airplane Pioneers

In this nonfiction reading worksheet, students explore the achievements of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the inventors of the first airplane. After reading the passage, they answer open-ended comprehension questions in complete sentences, citing evidence from the text. The activity enhances critical thinking, written expression, and understanding of innovation in history. It also builds connections between science, invention, and literacy, reinforcing informational comprehension through historical context.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Informational Text

Social Studies – History of Invention and Technology

English Language Arts – Text Evidence and Short Responses

English Language Arts – Writing Complete Sentences

This worksheet is part of our Grade 4 Reading Comprehension collection.