Body Biography

Quotes:
- NASA also wanted astronauts who were team players. Sally knew how to be part
of a team from playing sports with boys. (pg. 31)
- Sally flew a plan to the [her] wedding, got married in blue jeans and a rugby
shirt, and then flew straight back to Houston the same day still waiting for the
most important day in her life. (pg. 47)
- She [Sally] loved being weightless, and so did the other astronauts. As soon as
the shuttle was safely in orbit, they began acting like five-year-old kids. (pg. 57)
Sally Ride was the first female astronaut to go into space. She had obtained four
degrees at Stanford University over 8 years, which shows how hardworking and
determined she was. I chose this book because I love books with strong female
characters. Sally Ride shows everyone that everyone can defy the odds if they
work hard and believe in themselves. This series is incredible because it not only
tells the story of a persons life but also informs the readers about other events
that went on in that time period.
Stine, M. (2013). Who was Sally Ride? New York: Grosset & Dunlap.

Biography Rating
Name of student: Taylor Piesco
Name of biography: Who was Sally Ride?

Criteria
The book has quotations or dialogue used in a way that

0
Points
No

5
Points
Yes
5

brings to character to life

Authors style was clear and readable with background

material incorporated into the book naturally

The character was presented as a believable,

multidimensional character, with both strengths and

weaknesses
The author did not eulogize or debunk the character
The author provided the source of his research materials

5
5

and documentation
The author did not omit important details of the characters

life that could distort the portrayal of his/her life

Total:
Total score:
30 - 25
20 - 15
Below 15

strong score
average score
below average score

30