RIP! George

How are the sentences in Paragraph 4 connected?

• They describe how velcro was invented.

• They use sequence to show the steps used to create velcro. 

• They compare and contrast the two sides used to make up velcro.

• They use cause and effect to show the reasons velcro is useful.

Part A: How did George Mestral come up with the idea for Velcro?

• He looked at the unusual fasteners used on hiking clothes.

• He saw special fabrics that were fuzzy on one side and prickly on the other.

• He had been asked to invent a new kind of fastener.

• He noticed that burs were sticking to his pants and socks after a hike.

Part B: Which sentence from the passage best supports your answer to Part A? (Our answer was: He noticed that burs were sticking to his pants and socks after a hike.)

• “Close up, George saw that each little spike on the bur ended in a hook.”

• “After many years of experimenting, George was able to re-create the sticking power of the little burs.”

• “He named it ‘Velcro,’ a combination of the words velour (‘velvet’) and crochet (‘hook’).”

• “Even toddlers could fasten and unfasten their straps!”

According to both the photographs and the text of the passage, how is a bur similar to Velcro?

• Both grow on a plant.

• Both are brownish in color.

• Both have tiny hooks on the ends.

• Both are shaped like tiny zippers.

What is one reason that astronauts first started to use Velcro?

• It held tools in place so they wouldn’t float away.

• It allowed astronauts to wear sneakers.

• It allowed astronauts to walk inside a spaceship.

• It helped astronauts walk safely on the moon.

Why would Velcro be most useful on clothing meant for children?

• Children usually wear bulky clothing.

• Velcro makes a ripping sound that children enjoy.

• Velcro straps are easy to fasten and unfasten.

• It can be used to hold caps and gloves in place.