4/9 Nonfiction - How This Son of Migrant Farm Workers Became an Astronaut
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12 Nsɛmmisa
What is the definition of perseverence? You may copy the exact definition or put it in your own words.
What is the definition of attain? You may copy the exact definition or put it in your own words.
What is the definition of conducive? You may copy the exact definition or put it in your own words.
*Be sure you do not look up the word "conducTive". That is a completely different word*
What part of Hernández's story do you find most interesting? Why?
What does Hernández dream of becoming as a young boy?
As a young child, how did Hernández begin to receive his education?
how did Hernández feel about summer vacation? Why did he feel that way?
Why did Hernández's family move to Stockton, CA?
In what ways were the move to Stockton most significant or impactful?
Think about Hernández's comments on being bi-cultural, applying to NASA, and learning about Franklin Chang Diaz. IF you were interveiwing Hernández, which of these topics would you like to know more about? What are some questions you would ask him?
What insight about life is conveyed in the text?
(Hint: the insight about life is also called theme. To determine the theme, think about what lesson the text may teach to the readers.)
Name at least one detail from the text that supports your idea of the text's theme.
