Out of This World! The Ellen Ochoa Story

What do you think the author's purpose was for choosing to write about Ellen Ochoa?

• Explain how NASA works.

• Describe how to be an astronaut.

• Share the inspiring story of the first woman of Hispanic decent to become an astronaut.

• Persuade other Hispanic girls to become astronauts.

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What events influences Ellen and Caused her to want to be an astronaut?

• She made many inventions.

• Ellen heard about Sally Ride.

• She loved looking at the planets.

• She earned a degree in physics.

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Would this be considered a biography or autobiography ?

• Biography, because it is being told in third person.

• Biography, because it is being told in first person.

• Autobiography, because it is being told in third person.

• Autobiography, because it is being told in first person.

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Based on the author's descriptions of Ochoa's career, the reader can infer that Ochoa --

• always wanted to become an astronaut.

• liked to travel

• worked hard to be successful

• was afraid to try new approaches

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Which theme is best supported by details in this selection?

• Parents know what is best for their children.

• Hard work is not needed to be successful in life.

• Being an astronaut is hard work.

• Working towards your goals can help you be successful.

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Rate your ability to analyze the text for this lesson out of 10.

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• 9-10

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