What are two words you do not know?

Next to the word explain what you think it means and why you think that.

Example:

Steer - I think steer means to drive because Armstrong whs driving the rocket.

What is the topic of "Adventure to the Moon"?

What is the main idea of "Adventure to the Moon?"

What is the Author's Purpose?

Sentence stem helper:

The author's purpose is to ________________ about ____________. I know this because.....

How does the picture at the top of the page help you understand the article?

How does the picture of the three astronauts at the bottom of the page support the details in the passage?

How do the subheading help the reader understand the text?

What do you think Neil Armstrong mean when he said “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”?

What is the section “Ready for Liftoff” mostly about?

How did Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin explore the moon?

Day 4 and 5

You read about how Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin went to the moon 50 years ago. Use the article to create your own story about visiting the moon. Make sure to include details from the article.

Use this to help you organize your thinking. You can draw it out on a piece of paper before you type your story.

Extra Credit 1: What is the name of the areas where astronauts live and work?

Extra Credit 2: Why do you think solar panels are important?