Ellen

What do you think the author's purpose was for choosing to write about Ellen Ochoa?

• Explain how NASA works.

• Describe how to be an astronaut.

• Share the inspiring story of the first woman of Hispanic decent to become an astronaut.

• Persuade other Hispanic girls to become astronauts.

How do you know that this is a biography?

• It is being told in third person.

• It tells a story about someone's life.

• It tells about someone's accomplishments.

• All of the above.

Based on the author's descriptions of Ochoa's career, the reader can infer that Ochoa --

• always wanted to become an astronaut.

• liked to travel

• worked hard to be successful

• was afraid to try new approaches

Which theme is best supported by details in this selection?

• Parents know what is best for their children.

• Hard work is not needed to be successful in life.

• Being an astronaut is hard work.

• Working towards your goals can help you be successful.

Ellen's mother told her to "reach for the stars" because she wanted Ellen to

• explore space

• become a pilot

• follow her dreams

• learn more about science

What is Ellen Ochoa, Astronaut most like?

• a tall tale

• a mystery

• a fairy tale

• a biography

Which happened after Ellen flew on the space shuttle Discovery?

• Ellen delivered supplies to other astronauts.

• Ellen joined a space research center.

• Ellen got a job as an engineer.

• Ellen learned to fly a plane.

Readers can tell that Ellen is

• shy

• gentle

• lonely

• determined

Why does the author tell that Ellen failed to get into the space program in 1985?

• to show that Ellen did not give up

• to make readers feel happy for Ellen

• to show that Ellen had not worked hard

• to make readers upset about how Ellen was treated

Why did the author write "Ellen Ochoa, Astronaut"?

• to teach how to become an astronaut

• to tell about one very special astronaut

• to tell a funny story about an astronaut

• to explain why astronauts are important