Time For Kids - Shooting for the Moon

Water Worries - Why are residents of Newark protesting?

• It may take two years to replace the city’s pipes.

• There is lead in the water, which is toxic.

• Officials are working to remedy the issue.

• The water crisis in Michigan has been going on since 2014.

Data Deep Dive - Which feature do all of the rockets on page 3 have in common?

• They are built by private companies.

• They are set to launch by 2023, at the earliest.

• They are more than 300 feet high.

• Their thrust is at least 300 million pounds.

Shooting for the Moon - What evidence does the author use to support the claim that the “rush is because of China”?

• Mike Pence said the United States would send the next man to the moon by 2024.

• The U.S. leads in rocketry know-how.

• NASA’s budget is around $20 billion.

• China has been successfully completing missions to space.

Shooting for the Moon - How does the sidebar relate to the article as a whole?

• The sidebar provides a closer look at the Gateway orbiter.

• The sidebar explains the differences in the functions of the different spacecraft.

• The sidebar provides a definite date of completion for the spacecraft.

• The sidebar proves which spacecraft is better.

Off the Charts - Which word can best be used to describe the author’s attitude towards Lil Nas X?

• Confused

• Fascinated

• Apologetic

• Impressed

Off the Charts - How is this article structured?

• By outlining a problem and solution

• In chronological order

• By comparing and contrasting details

• By providing descriptions

Meet Our Kid Reporters - Which of the following statements would all of the TFK Kid Reporters probably agree with?

• Kids should be informed about current events.

• Everyone should apply to be a reporter.

• To be a reporter, you have to have a unique talent.

• Kids should only learn from other kids.

Explore With Our Ears - Which topic would you most likely hear about on Wow in the World?

• how kids feel about homework

• the most popular toy for toddlers

• the reasons why adults prefer coffee or tea

• why you get brain freeze

Mystery by the Sea - What prompted the author to write Malamander?

• His parents are missing

• He was inspired by his surroundings

• He used to work at a hotel

• He saw a unique creature wash up on shore

Mystery by the Sea - Which word most closely means the same as lurk, as it is used in the first sentence?

• remain

• crawl

• hide

• appear