Out of this World Comprehension

The genre for Out of this World is...

• realistic ficiton

• expository text

• biography

• drama/myth

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What problem did Ellen face when trying to become an astronaut?

• she did not have the right skills

• she was afraid of flying

• she was extremely tall

• she was not good at math and science

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How did Ellen solve the problem of not having the right skills to be chosen as an astronaut by NASA?

• she went into the military

• she gave up on space and studied music

• she had Buzz Lightyear make her an honorary space ranger

• she studied space subjects in college

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When Ellen first started college, she thought she would be a...

• biologist

• musician

• teacher

• mission specialist

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What is one of the most important skills astronauts use to solve problems in space?

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According to Ellen, what are 2 things people look for when choosing someone to be an astronaut?

• good looks and nice teeth

• education in science or technology

• skilled in multiple areas

• able to fly jets or spaceships

How does Ellen continue to work in the space field?

• she flies to space each year

• she talks with students and teachers about her experiences with NASA

• she helps build new rockets

• she lives on the International Space Station

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What inspired Ellen to become an astronaut in the first place?

• NASA recruited her

• the Sally Ride Mission

• her military service

• she was abducted by aliens as a kid

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Ellen Ochoa has been to space four times.

• true

• false

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What was the author's purpose for writing this selection?

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10