Mission Timeline
Date : July 16, 1969
What is when did Apollo 11 launch?
The author wrote this selection most likely to
inform the reader about the order of events for the Apollo 11 space mission
Who was the first man to step on the moon?
Who is Neil Armstrong?
Paragraph 6 is mainly about
what the astronauts did when they were on the moon
Act out Armstrong stepping onto the moon!
Act out Armstrong stepping onto the moon!
What was the name of the lunar module?
The Eagle
Which sentence from the selection best supports the answer to Part A?
The long-awaited journey to the moon began on July 16, 1969, when Apollo 11 launched without a hitch. (paragraph 1)
Where was Mission Control located?
Houston, Texas
Paragraph 5 is organized in a way that emphasizes
the significance of Armstrong’s first step on the moon.
In one minute, draw a quick sketch of the lunar module!
In one minute, draw a quick sketch of the lunar module!
"The Eagle has landed."
What did Armstrong say when Eagle landed? ("The Eagle has landed.")
The author includes questions in paragraphs 3 and 4 most likely to
engage readers by causing them to think about what they would do in the situation
Who said: “That’s one small step for man..."?
Neil Armstrong
Which word from paragraph 6 means “climbed down or went down”?
descended
Give a fun fact about space!
Give a fun fact about space!
How long did the astronauts stay outside?
What is two and a half hours.
The photograph and caption convey the idea that Buzz Aldrin’s footprint
might still be on the moon today
What was Armstrong describing as “fine and almost like a powder”?
What is The lunar surface
The author wants to add support to his concluding paragraph. Which of the following sentences should be added after sentence 1 to accomplish this goal?
The success of Apollo 11 was quickly followed by another successful moon landing, Apollo 12.
Make a sound effect for space travel!
Make a sound effect for space travel!
What did they do before returning to Earth?
What is collected moon samples, planted a flag, spoke with Nixon
What is the best summary of the selection (paragraphs 1-6)?
On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 launched, and a few days later, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong landed on the moon. The astronauts explored the moon’s surface and made history as the first humans on the moon.
How did cameras send footage to Earth?
Using a special transmission system from the lunar module and antennas on Earth
What is the best summary of the selection paragraphs 1-6?
On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 launched, and a few days later, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong landed on the moon. The astronauts explored the moon’s surface and made history as the first humans on the moon.
Pretend you are a reporter in 1969 covering the moon landing!
Pretend you are a reporter in 1969 covering the moon landing!