Central idea and Author's Claim

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a central idea in a text about Apollo 11?

• The date Apollo 11 launched

• The main purpose or message of the text

• The names of the astronauts

• The type of rocket used

Multiple Select

Would you want to travel to the moon?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Select

Which of the following skills will you master in today's lesson about Apollo 11?

• Finding the central idea in stories and texts

• Identifying key details that support the central idea

• Recognizing what an author believes and finding proof for it

• Learning about rocket engineering

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank: The most important message or big point in a text is called the ___ idea.

• central
• answer

• cause

• topic

Multiple Select

Who were the crew members of Apollo 11? Select all

• Neil Armstrong

• Buzz Lightyear

• Buzz Aldrin

• Michael Collins

Multiple Select

Which of the following facts help us understand the main idea of the Apollo 11 mission? Select all

• Armstrong and Aldrin landed the Lunar Module on July 20, 1969.

• Millions of people watched the first step on television.

• The mission proved humans could return safely to Earth.

• The astronauts discovered alien life on the moon.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are pieces of evidence the author uses to support the claim that Apollo 11 was the greatest achievement in human history? Select All

• It pushed the limits of technology.

• It united people across every continent.

• Millions of people watched it live.

• Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon.