Determine the Key Idea
What key idea is supported by the details in paragraphs 1 and 2?
a) Mike became interested in space by watching TV.
b) Mike decided to go to MIT because he wanted to be an astronaut.
c) Mike wanted to be a pilot instead of an astronaut.
d) Mike gave up his dream of space after college.
b) Mike decided to go to MIT because he wanted to be an astronaut.
Which sentence from the story best shows that Mike was inspired to pursue his childhood goal again?
a) “So I applied a fourth time.”
b) “And it rekindled a boyhood dream that had gone dormant over the years.”
c) “We became like one mind.”
d) “They sent me back pretty much the same letter.”
b) “And it rekindled a boyhood dream that had gone dormant over the years.”
Which statement best describes the narrator’s relationship with his teammates during the spacewalk?
a) He trusted them and worked closely with them to prepare for success.
b) He preferred to work alone and did not want their help.
c) He was worried that they were not as prepared as he was.
d) He let his teammates do all the work while he observed.
a) He trusted them and worked closely with them to prepare for success.
Based on paragraph 1, what can the reader infer about why Mike wanted to be part of an organization like the astronauts’?
a) He wanted to become famous like them.
b) He admired how they supported and trusted one another.
c) He thought their job looked easy.
d) He wanted to fly airplanes instead of going to space.
b) He admired how they supported and trusted one another.
Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?
a) Rosa Parks said, “You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.”
b) Rosa Parks said, You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.
c) Rosa Parks said, “You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.
d) Rosa Parks said “You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right”.
a) Rosa Parks said, “You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.”
What key idea is supported by the details in paragraphs 3–5?
a) Mike became discouraged after NASA rejected him several times and stopped applying.
b) NASA only selects astronauts who graduate from MIT.
c) Mike’s determination helped him achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut.
d) It takes only one application to be selected as an astronaut.
c) Mike’s determination helped him achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut.
2. Which sentence from the story best shows that NASA carefully designed the Hubble to stay closed during flight?
a) “This instrument was used by scientists to detect the atmospheres of far-off planets.”
b) “This access panel had 117 small screws with washers, and just to play it safe, they put glue on the screw threads so they would never come apart.”
c) “I filled out my application, and I received a letter that said they weren’t quite interested.”
d) “And he said, ‘Well, I think you’re gonna be pretty good after this phone call.’”
b) “This access panel had 117 small screws with washers, and just to play it safe, they put glue on the screw threads so they would never come apart.”
“His heart was a drum, beating louder with every step toward the stage.”
What is the most likely reason the author describes his heart this way?
a) To show he was feeling nervous and excited
b) To explain that he had a medical problem
c) To describe the sound of the stage
d) To show that he was tired from walking
a) To show he was feeling nervous and excited
.Based on paragraphs 9–10, what can the reader infer about the difficulty of repairing the Hubble Space Telescope?
a) The repair was simple and quick to complete because the astronauts were highly trained.
b) The astronauts had no tools for the repair, so they could not complete the mission.
c) The telescope was designed so securely that fixing it required years of planning and new tools.
d) The repair was not very important to scientist, so they aborted the mission.
c) The telescope was designed so securely that fixing it required years of planning and new tools.
Which sentence correctly places the comma with the word which?
a) The museum displayed a rare painting which, was painted by a famous artist.
b) The museum displayed a rare painting, which was painted by a famous artist.
c) The museum displayed a rare painting which was painted by a famous artist.
d) The museum displayed a rare painting, which, was painted by a famous artist.
b) The museum displayed a rare painting, which was painted by a famous artist.
What key idea is supported by the details in paragraphs 9–10?
a) NASA wanted to make sure the Hubble was easy to take apart and fix.
b) The damage to the Hubble was so minor that it could have been ignored.
c) The Hubble was carefully sealed, which made the repair very challenging.
d) The astronauts were able to fix the Hubble quickly without any preparation.
c) The Hubble was carefully sealed, which made the repair very challenging.
Which sentence from the story best shows how hard Mike worked to become an astronaut?
a) “I picked up the phone, and it was Dave Leestma, the head of flight crew operations at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.”
b) “While I was at MIT, I started applying to NASA to become an astronaut.”
c) “I waited a couple years, and I sent in another application.”
d) “I just could not ignore this dream. I had to pursue it.”
d) “I just could not ignore this dream. I had to pursue it.”
"The waves roared like angry lions as the storm approached the shore.”
What is the most likely reason the author describes the waves this way?
a) To make the reader feel the power and danger of the storm
b) To show that the beach was peaceful and soothing
c) To explain that the waves were very small
d) To compare the storm to a lion’s fur and how powerful it is
a) To make the reader feel the power and danger of the storm
Based on the information in paragraphs 1–2, the reader can conclude that Mike’s childhood dream of becoming an astronaut-
a) was forgotten until he saw a movie that inspired him.
b) was easy to achieve and required little effort.
c) never influenced his decisions about school.
d) was shared by all of his classmates.
a) was forgotten until he saw a movie that inspired him
Which sentence correctly places the comma with the word which?
a) She visited Boston, Massachusetts which is famous for its history.
b) She visited Boston Massachusetts, which is famous for its history.
c) She visited Boston, Massachusetts, which is famous for its history.
d) She visited Boston, Massachusetts which, is famous for its history.
c) She visited Boston, Massachusetts, which is famous for its history.
What key idea is supported by the details in paragraph 11?
a) The astronauts had little training before the spacewalk.
b) Mike and his team spent years preparing and practicing to ensure the spacewalk would be successful.
c) Mike and his partner only practiced once before the mission.
d) Drew Feustel would do all of the repairs while Mike watched.
b) Mike and his team spent years preparing and practicing to ensure the spacewalk would be successful.
Which sentence from the story best shows that Mike and his team’s mission was important for scientific discovery?
a) “This instrument was used by scientists to detect the atmospheres of far-off planets.”
b) “I filled out my application, and I received a letter that said they weren’t quite interested.”
c) “So I applied a fourth time.”
d) “We became like one mind.”
a) “This instrument was used by scientists to detect the atmospheres of far-off planets.”
“The sun poured golden light across the meadow, painting everything in a warm glow.”
What is the most likely reason the author describes the sunlight this way?
a) To show that the day had high extreme temperatures
b) To help the reader imagine a beautiful, peaceful scene
c) To explain why the grass was wet and the sun had t make it dry.
d) To show that the sun was going to set
b) To help the reader imagine a beautiful, peaceful scene
Based on the information in paragraphs 9–11, the reader can conclude that repairing the Hubble Space Telescope-
a) was a complex task that could never be completed.
b) required teamwork, extensive practice, and specialized tools.
c) could be completed by just one astronaut without help.
d) was unnecessary for scientific research.
b) required teamwork, extensive practice, and specialized tools.
On your whiteboard, write a sentence correctly using a comma and the word "which"
The new library opened last week, which was exciting for all the students.
I visited San Francisco, California, which is known for its Golden Gate Bridge.
The team finished the project ahead of schedule, which surprised everyone.
She adopted a puppy from the shelter, which made her very happy.
He bought a vintage car, which had been restored perfectly.
SCR: What key idea is supported by the details in paragraphs 6–8? Use at least one piece of text evidence to support your answer.
The key idea supported by the details in paragraphs 6–8 is that Mike finally achieved his dream of becoming an astronaut. In paragraph 8, Dave Leestma says, “we wanna make you an astronaut.”
SCR: How did Michael show persistence through his journey? Use text evidence to support your answer
Michael showed persistence by continuing to apply to NASA even after being rejected several times. In paragraph 3, it says, “I filled out my application, and I received a letter that said they weren’t quite interested. So I waited a couple years, and I sent in another application.”
SCR: What does Michael mean when he said, "We became like one mind"? Use text evidence to support your answer
When Michael said, “We became like one mind,” he meant that he and his teammate worked together so closely that they could and complete the repair efficiently. In paragraph 11, he explains, “They built us our own practice instrument and gave us our own set of tools so we could practice in our office, in our free time, during lunch, after work, on the weekends.”
SCR: Based on the information in the passage, what can the reader infer about why teamwork was important for the astronauts during the Hubble Space Telescope repair?
The reader can infer that teamwork was very important for the astronauts because they needed to work together to complete a difficult repair. In paragraph 11, the narrator says, “We became like one mind.”
On your whiteboard, write a sentence correctly using quotation marks. (Don't forget the comma!)
Rosa Parks said, “You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.”
“I want to go to space,” said Michael, “and work on the Hubble Space Telescope.”
Malala once said, “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.”
“Be brave,” the teacher told the students, “and always stand up for what is right.”
Michael shouted, “Watch out for the tool!” as he floated in space.