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Ellen Ochoa, Astronaut - Vocabulary

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Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman to go to space. She became an astronaut after persevering through challenges and having ambitious goals. Ochoa attained her dream of going to space by working hard and applying her talents as a physicist and engineer. She conducted research and tested new inventions to further space exploration. Her accomplishments helped inspire young students.

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Ellen Ochoa, Astronaut What¡¯s in the News?
persevere ? Buzz Aldrin had to persevere to become an astronaut. ? If you persevere then you keep on trying even when it is really, really hard. ? Do you have to persevere to complete your chores, or do you just dismiss them?
Ellen Ochoa, Astronaut - Vocabulary
confidence ? The Apollo 11 astronauts had confidence when they stepped onto the moon. ? If you have confidence you believe that you can reach your goals or do something very well. ? Do you have plenty of confidence when you read aloud, or do you squirm in frustration?
Ellen Ochoa, Astronaut - Vocabulary
ambitious ? An ambitious person is eager to reach a goal. ? If you are ambitious, will you persevere even if your job is really hard? ? Ellen showed that she was ambitious by working hard to become an astronaut.
attain ? When you reach a goal, you attain it. ? Are you confident that you can attain the goal of learning your multiplication facts? ? Ellen wanted to attain her dream of going into space.
talented ?A talented person has the special ability to do something well. ? Would someone who writes music be described as talented?
? Michael Phelps is a talented swimmer.
apply ? When you apply for a job, you are asking for work. ? Would you apply for a job as an astronaut? Why or why not?
research ? Research involves getting information about a question or topic. ? Would you like to research a report about space?
invention ? An invention is something completely new that someone has made. ? What is one very important invention? Why is it important?
hinder ? When you hinder someone, you make it difficult or impossible for them to do something. ? What would hinder you from joining the circus?
disappointed ? You are disappointed if you are unhappy about the way that something has turned out. ? If your birthday party was cancelled, would you feel disappointed?
Open your books to pages 114-115 and read along silently while I read aloud. ? Why was Neil Armstrong such a talented pilot? ? Do you look forward to when you can apply to college? ? What did Neil Armstrong test as a research pilot? ? Do you think that Neil Armstrong felt confident about testing each new invention? Explain
Open your books to pages 114-115 and read along silently while I read aloud. ? Does anything ever hinder your plans? Explain. ? Why weren¡¯t the other astronauts disappointed that Neil Armstrong took the first steps on the moon?
Extra Vocabulary: spectacle ? Ifsomething is unusual or eye-catching, it is a spectacle. ? Watching the space shuttle launch is quite a spectacle!
Extra vocabulary: sputtered ? Ifsomething such as an engine made loud popping noises, it sputtered. ? The rocket sputtered just before it launched. ? Would you want to ride in a rocket that sputtered?

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Ellen Ochoa, Astronaut - Vocabulary

  • 1. Ellen Ochoa, Astronaut What¡¯s in the News?
  • 2. persevere ? Buzz Aldrin had to persevere to become an astronaut. ? If you persevere then you keep on trying even when it is really, really hard. ? Do you have to persevere to complete your chores, or do you just dismiss them?
  • 4. confidence ? The Apollo 11 astronauts had confidence when they stepped onto the moon. ? If you have confidence you believe that you can reach your goals or do something very well. ? Do you have plenty of confidence when you read aloud, or do you squirm in frustration?
  • 6. ambitious ? An ambitious person is eager to reach a goal. ? If you are ambitious, will you persevere even if your job is really hard? ? Ellen showed that she was ambitious by working hard to become an astronaut.
  • 7. attain ? When you reach a goal, you attain it. ? Are you confident that you can attain the goal of learning your multiplication facts? ? Ellen wanted to attain her dream of going into space.
  • 8. talented ?A talented person has the special ability to do something well. ? Would someone who writes music be described as talented?
  • 9. ? Michael Phelps is a talented swimmer.
  • 10. apply ? When you apply for a job, you are asking for work. ? Would you apply for a job as an astronaut? Why or why not?
  • 11. research ? Research involves getting information about a question or topic. ? Would you like to research a report about space?
  • 12. invention ? An invention is something completely new that someone has made. ? What is one very important invention? Why is it important?
  • 13. hinder ? When you hinder someone, you make it difficult or impossible for them to do something. ? What would hinder you from joining the circus?
  • 14. disappointed ? You are disappointed if you are unhappy about the way that something has turned out. ? If your birthday party was cancelled, would you feel disappointed?
  • 15. Open your books to pages 114-115 and read along silently while I read aloud. ? Why was Neil Armstrong such a talented pilot? ? Do you look forward to when you can apply to college? ? What did Neil Armstrong test as a research pilot? ? Do you think that Neil Armstrong felt confident about testing each new invention? Explain
  • 16. Open your books to pages 114-115 and read along silently while I read aloud. ? Does anything ever hinder your plans? Explain. ? Why weren¡¯t the other astronauts disappointed that Neil Armstrong took the first steps on the moon?
  • 17. Extra Vocabulary: spectacle ? Ifsomething is unusual or eye-catching, it is a spectacle. ? Watching the space shuttle launch is quite a spectacle!
  • 18. Extra vocabulary: sputtered ? Ifsomething such as an engine made loud popping noises, it sputtered. ? The rocket sputtered just before it launched. ? Would you want to ride in a rocket that sputtered?