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Introduce the Book Invite students to describe what they see on the cover. Ask: Why was landing on the moon such an important event in human history? What do you think made this event possible? Vocabulary launched (p. 12) sent into space satellite (p. 12) spacecraft that orbits a planet sound barrier (p. 9) the point when an aircraft nears the speed of sound space race (p. 7) competition for space exploration between the U.S. and Soviet Union Analyze Informational Text Cause and Effect Explain that when students identify cause-and- effect relationships they can better understand the connections between historical events. (pp. 9–10) What effect did advances in rocket technology have? How did this technology make it possible to break the sound barrier? (pp. 12–14) What effect did the launch of the
Word Study Difficult Words Remind students that there are strategies they can use for understanding difficult words. • Point out reorganized on page 17. Say the word slowly, breaking it into syllables. Point out the root word and the prefix. Ask students what they think the word means. Use surrounding text to confirm the meaning. • Repeat with congratulatory (page 23), inflatable (page 30), and environmental (page 51). Fluency Model how to expertly read a section of text that includes such things as dates, acronyms, and parenthetical information. Then have students choral read the passage with you. Talk About It! Space Exploration Invite students to discuss what makes space exploration expensive and dangerous as well as fascinating. Discuss what humans hope to learn from space exploration. Write About Reading • Have small groups work together to create a fact sheet that identifies the key events and people (from both the United States and the Soviet Union) related to the space race. (Informative/Explanatory) • Have students write a paragraph in which they explain whether or not they think it is important for the United States to continue a space exploration program. (Opinion)
The Space Race
by Peter Benoit
Levels: GRL W, 970L
Standards • Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. • Analyze how and why individuals, events, or ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. Summary During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union competed to advance space exploration. Themes/Ideas exploring space travel; inventing new technology; learning about American history Reading Skill Cause and Effect Genre Informational Text Informational Text Features • Facts The text includes detailed facts about the space race. • Visual Resources Historical photos, a map, and a timeline provide additional information about the people and events presented in the main text. Complex Text Features • Students must navigate between the main text and numerous supporting text features. • Students may have difficulty keeping focused on the main idea because the text is densely packed with dates, events, names, and acronyms .
satellite Sputnik 1 have on people in the U.S.? What did fear in America cause President Kennedy to do?
(pp. 16–17) What events negatively affected pride in America? What event helped restore this national pride? (p. 19) What effects did U.S. leaders think success in the space race would have? (pp. 37–38) What caused NASA to redesign its capsules and perform many test missions? (pp. 54–55) What lasting effects has the space race had on our world?
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