RI.2.5

problem and solution

chronology/sequence

chronology/sequence

problem and solution

The author tells the order in which the events happened during the Eagle’s attempt to land.

The author explains a challenge Armstrong faced and how he solved it.

The author tells what caused the Eagle to land and what happened as a result.

The author compares and contrasts the events that happened before and after the Eagle landed.

“As the Eagle began its final approach, alarms sounded.”

“The problem was that it was rocky and dangerous.”

“The landing site was supposed to be smooth.”

“There was less than a minute of fuel left for a landing.”

“He quickly chose to fly the ship to another area.”