Mae's Journey to the Moon

The transcript narrates a family's experience during the 1969 moon landing. It begins with an introduction to the book 'The Moon Over Star' and poses an essential question about technology's impact. The story unfolds with a family praying for the astronauts during church, children building a spaceship, and dreaming of space travel. As the moon landing occurs, the family gathers to watch it on TV, with mixed reactions, especially from Gramps, who questions the expense of space exploration. The narrative concludes with a reflection on dreams and Gramps' perspective on the event.

What is the genre of 'The Moon Over Star'?

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

• Biography

• Science Fiction

Who illustrated 'The Moon Over Star'?

• Diana Hutz Aston

• Jerry Pinkney

• Walter Cronkite

• Neil Armstrong

What is the essential question posed in the book?

• What is the importance of family?

• How does technology affect your life?

• How do dreams shape our future?

• What is the role of imagination?

In what year did Mae's family anticipate the moon landing?

• 1967

• 1969

• 1971

• 1965

What did Mae's Gramps think about the space program?

• He was excited about it.

• He thought it was a great achievement.

• He believed it was a waste of money.

• He was indifferent to it.

What did Mae dream of doing one day?

• Becoming a teacher

• Writing a book

• Traveling to the moon

• Becoming a scientist

What did Mae and her cousins build from scraps?

• A rocket

• A spaceship

• A telescope

• A robot

How many miles did Mae say it was to the moon?

• 200,000 miles

• 300,000 miles

• 150,000 miles

• 240,000 miles

What was Gramps' reaction to the moon landing?

• He was indifferent and uninterested.

• He was thrilled and excited.

• He was proud and supportive.

• He was critical of the expense.

What did Gramps say about the first airplane he saw?

• It was a disappointment.

• It was frightening.

• It was something to see.

• It was a waste of time.