ELA TEXT EVIDENCE (EXTRA PRACTICE)

What does it mean to cite textual evidence?

• To explain reasoning

• To give an opinion of what you think

• To make logical guesses

• To point out what you have read

What is the mission of SpaceX according to the text?

• To enable humans to become a spacefaring civilization and a multi-planet species

• To build a self-sustaining city on Earth

• To transport cargo to Mars

• To conduct scientific experiments on the Moon

What did SpaceX achieve in December of 2010?

• Launched a satellite into space

• Sent astronauts to Mars

• Built a space station on the Moon

• Became the first private company to launch a capsule into orbit for a test run

Where is the International Space Station located?

• In Earth's atmosphere

• On Mars

• On the Moon

• In outer space

Why might some people doubt Elon Musk's ability to build rockets?

• He had degrees in aeronautics

• He had no experience with making rockets and no training in space travel

• He had experience with making rockets

• He had formal training in aeronautics

What is the ACE method used for in the context of citing textual evidence?

• To ask, clarify, and elaborate

• To argue, critique, and elaborate

• To analyze, compare, and evaluate

• To answer, cite, and explain

What is the purpose of the Dragon capsule mentioned in the text?

• To deliver cargo to the International Space Station

• To transport astronauts to Mars

• To conduct scientific experiments on Earth

• To explore the surface of the Moon

What is the significance of the Falcon Heavy rocket mentioned in the text?

• It is the first rocket to land on Mars

• It is a more powerful rocket designed to boost cargo into space

• It is a rocket designed for interstellar travel

• It is a rocket designed for commercial space tourism

What is the role of astronauts at the International Space Station?

• To live and work there, carrying out scientific experiments inside and outside of the large space laboratory

• To conduct spacewalks on Mars

• To study the atmosphere of Venus

• To explore the surface of the Moon

What is the purpose of the SpaceX mission according to the text?

• To establish a permanent base on the Moon

• To study the atmosphere of Jupiter

• To explore the outer reaches of the solar system

• To enable humans to become a spacefaring civilization and a multi-planet species by building a self-sustaining city on Mars