RI.4.8 RCC Lesson 23

Multiple Choice

What statement gives a reason that supports the author's point about Mars rovers?

• A science station has a lot of capabilities.

• Vehicles like Curiosity are well-suited for exploring Mars.

• Mars rovers must be able to collect data and send it to Earth.

• Curiosity has human-like traits that will help people travel to Mars.

Multiple Choice

Should the exploration of Mars continue, despite the staggering costs?

What does the suffix -ation mean in the word exploration?

• state of

• result of

• effect of

• process of

Fill in the Blank

The author's _______ is that exploring Mars can provide knowledge about our universe and is worth the cost.

Multiple Choice

Which detail is a reason that supports the author's main point?

• "Some scientists claim that within 40 years, humans will be living on Mars."

• "Curiosity also has a laser that can analyze the chemicals in soil and rocks."

• "During its first 100 days on Mars, the rover detected water in the planet's soil."

• "Mars rovers may provide knowledge that is key to understanding our own universe."

Draw

Complete the chart by adding Xs in the boxes. Each statement will either be a reason OR evidence.

Open Ended

Describe the author's point and how he supports this points with reasons and evidence from the text.