SpaceX's Starship: A Leap Towards Mars

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The technical details of the Starship spacecraft.

• The challenges SpaceX faced in developing Starship.

• SpaceX's Starship aims to revolutionize space travel and enable Mars colonization.

• Elon Musk's personal achievements.

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Main idea

What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

• To persuade readers to invest in SpaceX.

• To inform readers about SpaceX's Starship and its goals.

• To entertain readers with stories of space travel.

• To criticize the space industry.

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Author's purpose

Which statement is an inference rather than a direct fact from the passage?

• Starship is designed to carry up to 100 passengers.

• SpaceX has faced both successes and setbacks in Starship's development.

• If Starship is successful, it could lead to significant advancements in space exploration.

• Elon Musk founded SpaceX.

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Evidence and inferences

In the context of this passage, what does "multi-planetary" mean?

• Involving many planets.

• A new type of planet.

• Traveling between planets.

• Living on more than one planet.

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Vocabulary

Why does the author include sub-headings?

• To organize the content and provide a clear structure for the readers.
• To confuse the readers
• To increase the word count
• To add unnecessary details

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SCR: Answer the following question in complete sentences with a Claim and "Evidence".

What is the controlling idea in paragraph 2 'Vision for Mars'?

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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