Journey to the Stars

What has José Hernández always dreamed of becoming?

• A teacher

• An astronaut

• A doctor

• An engineer

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does José Hernández describe his commitment to his dream?

• He thought about it occasionally.

• He made decisions based on it.

• He forgot about it often.

• He only recently decided on it.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What was José's profession?

• Farmer

• Teacher

• Astronaut

• Engineer

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

How many applicants were there for the last ten astronaut positions?

• About 1,000

• About 5,000

• About 10,000

• About 12,962

What does José say about the skills of those who got into the program?

• They had no special skills.

• They had skills he didn't have.

• They were less skilled than him.

• They were all his friends.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What does José say about the guarantee of getting into the space program?

• There's no guarantee.

• It's easy for everyone.

• Only engineers are selected.

• It's guaranteed for him.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

How many times had José applied to the space program?

• 12 times

• 5 times

• 20 times

• 30 times

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

What does José believe is a superpower?

• Tenacity

• Strength

• Intelligence

• Speed

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Who does José think is suitable to explore the unknown?

• A scientist

• A teacher

• A migrant farm worker

• A doctor

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What was the reaction of José's father at the end?

• He had dirt in his eye.

• He was laughing.

• He was indifferent.

• He was crying.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1