Year 5 English Week 3 day 1

This week’s comprehension links to our topic in Science.

Year 5 English Week 3 day 1

Year 5 English Week 3 day 1

How to ensure you get full marks in your comprehension.

For 1 mark, you must retrieve one piece of information from the text.

For 2 marks, you must retrieve one piece of information from the text OR give your opinion

and then explain your point.

For 3 marks, you must make your point, give evidence and then explain how the evidence

proves your point.

Please ensure that you take the time to add enough detail to your answers, paying close

attention to the suggested marks at the side of each question.

1. When was Neil Armstrong born? Tick one (1)

5th August 1930 16th July 1969 20th July 1930 24th July 1969

2. Join the boxes to match each date to the important events that happened on it. (3)

3. List 2 things that helped Neil to be able to fly in difficult situations. (2)

4. Who took part in the Apollo 11 mission with Neil? (2)

5. Find and copy one phrase from the moon landing section which tells you that The Eagle didn't land automatically. (1)

6. Why was NASA unsure how long the spacesuits would cope with the high temperatures on the moon? (2)

Year 5 English Week 3 day 1

7. Why do you think around 600 million people watch the events on television? (2)

8. In your opinion which part of the mission was the most dangerous? Explain your answer. (2)