Apollo 11 Mission Paraphrasing Worksheet Packet (32 Assignments)

This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.

Assignments Included:
The Space Race & the Context of Apollo 11
Astronaut Selection
Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin
Michael Collins
Preparations and Training
Eugene Francis “Gene” Kranz
Apollo 11 Math
Complications and Unknowns
Lunar & Command Modules
Thomas J. Kelly
The Saturn V Rocket
Wernher Von Braun
Launch July 16, 1969
Lunar Module Descent: Eagle’s Landing
Neil Armstrong Steps on the Moon
Buzz Aldrin’s Moonwalk
Activities on the Lunar Surface
Communications & Tracking during the Mission
Life Support Systems & Dangers of Space Travel
Lunar Module Ascent & Docking with the Command Module
Return Journey to Earth
Re-entry & Splashdown in the Pacific Ocean
Recovery & Quarantine of the Astronauts
Celebrations & Public Reception of the Mission’s Success
Soviet Opinion & Response
Scientific Discoveries & Contributions to Space Exploration
Moon Rock Analysis
Impact on Society & Culture
“Fake Landing” Conspiracy Theory
Follow-up Apollo Missions and Continued Lunar Exploration
Legacy of Apollo