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02 Another View Worksheet

Name: Claire Fernandes

You will read two articles on the same topic and identify the different evidence that is used by each author to support the
same topic. In a paragraph, you will identify the tone of one of the authors.

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1. Select the 04.02 Another View.

2. Important: Print or save the worksheet, immediately, to your computer or drive.
3. Read the two articles in the worksheet.
4. Complete Task 1 Graphic Organizer using what you have learned in the lesson to compare and contrast the topic
and the evidence used in both articles to support the topic.
5. Complete Task 2 Tone by selecting one of the articles and writing a short response about the tone and word choice.
6. Save your work to your computer or drive.
7. Submit your work in 04.02 Another View.
8. If you cannot save your worksheet, you can type the information into a document and submit.

Directions: Read both articles on this worksheet and complete both tasks.
Task One: Fill out the Compare and Contrast Chart.
Task Two: Complete the paragraph on tone.

Article 1:
How Lift-Offs Lift Our Spirits, by Miranda Sharon

America’s space program does not get the attention it once did. It certainly doesn’t generate the same excitement. From the
1950s through the 1970s, astronauts were national heroes. Children dreamed of traveling through space. Adults looked to
the moon with the sense of national pride. Those days could—and should—return again.

If average Americans search their brain, it is not hard to find arguments against space travel. It costs money. It’s dangerous.
We have enough problems on our own planet. If the same Americans search their hearts, however, the results are different.
Deep within us, we all have similar desires. Space exploration fulfills all these desires.

Let’s begin with curiosity. We all have it. From the time we are small children we long to know what is in the next room,
down the street, or in the next town. We are nomads, wanting to explore. We are detectives, trying to solve a mystery. We
are students of life, seeking answers. The space program gives us a chance to be all those things and more. Even if we don’t
travel ourselves, the excitement of new discoveries would again feed our thirst for something new.

Another benefit of returning to space is the inspiration it provides. In the early days of space travel, America had a goal. We
wanted to reach space safely and quickly. The country responded spectacularly. Teamwork and creativity reached all-time
highs. Students delved deeper into science and math hoping to contribute. Heroes stepped up to bravely accept challenges.
We were attempting the impossible and determined to succeed. Think of the amazing things Americans would accomplish if
that inspiration returned.

Perhaps the largest thing lost with a shrinking space program is perspective. Exploring space reminds us how small and
fragile our planet truly is. It encourages collaboration with other countries which helps cultural differences disappear. It can
reveal the effects of abusing natural resources. Looking at our Earth from a great distance gives us a unique view of our
world and the effect we have upon it.

Plans for America’s space program should clearly be revisited. Exploration of our solar system should continue not for
science or power or money, but for the benefit of mankind. It gives us an outlet for our curiosity. It provides inspiration for
our souls. It offers a perspective to help understand our place in the universe. The benefits are as vast as space itself.

Article 2:
The Sky Has No Limits, by Roger T. Reynolds
The state of NASA’s space program has been the subject of much speculation in recent years. Debates have raged among
members of Congress, business owners, and the general public. the president has expressed his thoughts on numerous
occasions as well. The conversations seem to boil down to one question: Do the benefits of space travel outweigh the cost?
A logical look at the question makes the answer quite apparent. NASA’s space program is worth preserving at any cost.

Put simply, NASA creates jobs. Jobs, in return, help the economy. A single space project can employ hundreds of workers
from high level, top security jobs to lower level, yet important role players. Scientists are assigned to solve problems.
Engineers are contracted to build prototypes. Truckers are hired to transport materials. Large corporations are paid for
contributions, earning profits so they may hire more employees.

The work of NASA also pays huge dividends for the environment. Studying Earth from space provides keen insight into
many areas. Scientists monitor the ozone layer. They track the effects of global warming. They study patterns of dangerous
storms. They test the possibility of space colonies. All of these activities offer hope to our increasingly overcrowded planet.

The work of NASA often leads to advances in technology. Solving the mysteries of space creates solutions that help
elsewhere. The Jaws of Life save victims in car accidents. The technology came from NASA research. The artificial heart
did, as well. The list goes on. Architects, athletes, and autoworkers have benefited from space-related discoveries. NASA
has enhanced everything from shoes to food. You likely come into contact with something improved by NASA nearly every
day.

It is impossible to list all the benefits of a thriving space program. It is equally impossible to predict how many new benefits
are within our grasp. To find them, we must keep reaching for the stars.

Task One:
Now that you have read the two articles, complete the Compare and Contrast Chart. In the TOPIC box, enter the
topic of the articles. In the SOURCE boxes, enter the title and author of each article. In the EVIDENCE boxes, enter
the specific evidence each author uses to support the topic.
Remember to paraphrase the ideas from the text and to write in complete sentences.

Topic:
Benefits of Space travel

Source 1: Source 2:
How Lift-Offs Lift Our Spirits, by Miranda Sharon The Sky Has No Limits, by Roger T. Reynolds

Evidence 1: Evidence 1:
This article states that traveling to space brings innovation NASA, space programs are quite essential to the economy,
and inspiration, to new ideas, inventions etc. they provide a source of income to millions of people.

Evidence 2:
Looking at earth from space changes our point of view,
paving the way to new discoveries.
Evidence 3:
The article also says that, the human brain thinks of the
risks and problems; the human heart longs for discovery
and answers to questions. These desires can be fulfilled by
space travel.
Evidence 2:
NASA’s view from space even contributes to the
environment; observing global warming, the ozone layer
and much more.
Evidence 3:
NASA’s technology, does not just benefit space travel but
people on earth too, their technology has saved lives and
still benefits us today.

Task Two: TONE

Choose one of the articles from this worksheet and write a short paragraph describing the tone of the article.
In your paragraph, mention three words or phrases from the article and explain how they express the author’s tone.
Write your response in complete sentences.
Ans: In the article, “The Sky Has No Limits” by Roger T. Reynolds. The author conveys his message in a formal manner or
tone. The author uses 3rd person point of view, and displays evidence in a formal way. In the sentence, “A logical look at the
question makes the answer quite apparent.” The author uses words like logical or apparent that gives the authors work a
formal feel. The author presents his work in a statistical and logical way, we can observe this in the sentence, “NASA creates
jobs. Jobs, in return, help the economy.” Using a variety of vocabulary and not including the authors emotions the author’s
article, provides a formal tone. As a final example in the sentence, “The work of NASA also pays huge dividends for the
environment. Studying” we can see that the author provides certain details like in an informational article. To conclude, the
author uses a formal tone and we can observe this through the author’s word choice and the format of the article.