Name that Purpose
Why did the author describe how he got his nickname “Buzz”?
To tell about a meaningful family memory.)
Match: Childhood passions can grow into lifelong dreams.
Buzz’s early interest in flying and space.
Which detail best supports the idea that Buzz valued independence?
(“I didn’t need help from anyone.”)
How does the word “thrilled” in ¶4 help reveal purpose?
(Shows excitement for flying.)
Why does Buzz mention his mother’s maiden name was Moon?
(To foreshadow his future Moon landing.)
Why did Buzz include his first flying experience with his father?
To show how his love for flying began
Match: Teamwork can achieve what seems impossible.
Apollo 11 crew landing on the Moon.
Which quote best supports Buzz’s determination?
(“It took me all day, but I found the way and did it myself.”)
How does “Magnificent desolation” reveal Buzz’s feelings?
(He saw beauty and emptiness at the same time.)
Why include the detail about training underwater?
(To show how astronauts prepared for weightlessness.)
Why did Buzz write about collecting rocks as a child?
To show curiosity and determination
Hard work and preparation lead to success
Buzz’s years of training before being chosen
Which sentence best supports the message of perseverance?
(“I wasn’t accepted. But I didn’t give up.”)
How does Buzz’s description of “breaking free from gravity” show his purpose? )
(Conveys the joy of flying.
Why describe the speed of orbit?
(To help readers imagine the experience of space travel.)
Why did Buzz include his sports experiences?
To show he was competitive and determined to succeed.
Match: Stay determined even when faced with rejection
Buzz’s first failed astronaut application.
Which detail best supports the purpose of inspiring readers
(“All my life I had struggled… so I could be what I was in that one moment.”)
What does the phrase “a tiny bubble of air and warmth” tell us about the spacecraft?
(It was small and fragile in space.)
Why write about planting the flag?
(To show national pride and the symbolism of the moment.)
Why did Buzz describe the Apollo 11 mission?
To share the achievement of landing on the Moon.
Achievements are possible when you believe in yourself.
Realizing Mercury astronauts were like him
Which quote best supports the message of pride in representing humanity?
(“We came in peace for all mankind.”)
How does describing the Moon’s surface as “velvet” help the reader?
(Creates a vivid image to connect emotionally.)
Why describe the plaque’s message?
(To show that the mission was for all of humanity, not just one country.)