Leland Melvin

What is the main idea of the text?

• Leland Melvin studied math and science to become a scientist.

• Leland Melvin won awards playing professional football.

• Leland Melvin chose his careers from things he loved.

• Leland Melvin enjoys taking pictures.

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What supports the main idea?

• "Melvin really liked playing football."

• "One day, a friend told Melvin NASA was hiring astronauts."

• "Astronauts will be on the robotic arm."

• "Other things Melvin enjoys will help him with the job."

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Which detail supports the main idea of the text?

• "Working in the tight spaces of the shuttle or the space station takes teamwork, as well."

• "When Leland was in college, he found two things he loved doing."

• "He will use the space station's robotic arm from inside the space station."

• "Columbus will be an important part of the space station, Melvin said."

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Which detail supports the main idea?

• "You can't be a good astronaut if you can't get along with the people around you."

• "When people are preparing for their careers, it is important they find things they enjoy."

• "One day, a friend told Melvin NASA was hiring astronauts."

• " The STS-122 shuttle mission will be Leland Melvin's first spaceflight."

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Which detail supports the text?

• Learning about things a person enjoys will help him or her decide on a job.

• Playing video games helped Melvin get ready to use the robot arms.

• Taking pictures is a hobby that Melvin really likes.

• Working in tight spaces takes teamwork.

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