Main idea and Details
What is the main idea of the passage about Neil deGrasse Tyson?
Neil loved learning about space and worked hard to become a space scientist.
Find a detail that shows Neil was curious about space as a child.
After seeing the stars in the planetarium, Neil wanted to know more about them.
What is a planetarium?
A planetarium is a place where you can see fake stars and planets on the ceiling.
Why did Neil want a larger telescope?
He wanted to see more stars and planets more clearly.
Why did the author include details about Neil’s childhood?
To show how Neil started liking space when he was young.
What event sparked Neil’s interest in space?
He went to the Hayden Planetarium and saw stars on the ceiling.
What evidence shows Neil was determined to learn about astronomy?
He saved his dog-walking money to buy his own telescope.
What is a constellation?
A constellation is a group of stars that makes a shape.
Why did Neil keep walking dogs even after buying his telescope?
He wanted more money to buy a camera for space pictures.
How does the author show that anyone can achieve their dreams?
Neil was a regular student, but he worked hard and followed his dream.
How did Neil learn more about astronomy after visiting Pennsylvania?
He used binoculars and a telescope to look at the stars and the moon from his roof.
What detail shows Neil’s parents supported his interest in astronomy?
His parents paid for half of his telescope.
What does “astronomy” mean in the passage?
Astronomy means studying stars and planets.
What can you infer about Neil’s attitude toward learning?
He loved learning new things and was very curious.
Why does the author mention Neil’s talk to fifty adults after space camp?
To show Neil liked teaching people about space, even when he was young.
How did Neil earn money for his telescope?
Neil walked dogs to earn money to buy a telescope.
What did Neil do with his camera?
He used his camera to take pictures of stars and planets.
What are “craters” as mentioned on the moon?
Craters are big holes on the moon.
Why did police officers come to the roof when Neil was using his telescope?
They wanted to see what Neil was doing with the telescope on the roof.
What lesson does the author want readers to learn from Neil’s story?
If you are curious and work hard, you can do big things too.
Name one way Neil shared his love for astronomy with others.
He let police officers use his telescope and showed them Saturn’s rings.
How did Neil’s interest in astronomy grow as he got older?
He took classes about stars, went to space camp, and gave a talk about space.
What does “determined” mean as used to describe Neil?
Determined means Neil kept trying and didn’t give up.
How did Neil’s experiences as a child help him in his future career?
He learned a lot, worked hard, and always tried to find new things about space.
How does the passage encourage readers to be interested in science?
The story makes science sound fun and exciting, so kids want to learn more.