Gulf Spill Superheroes

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What is an expository text?

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A text that provides information, often including factual events, evidence, and pictures about a real event.

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What does SWORD stand for in the context of oil recovery?

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Shallow-water Weathered Oil Recovery Device.

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Why do authors explain the meaning of superheroes at the beginning of a text?

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To explain that when people think of superheroes, they think of people coming together for one specific cause.

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What is a possible theme of a text about oil spills?

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The success of such a huge mission depended on how well people worked together.

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What is the Essential Question of the week?

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What benefits come from people working as a group?

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What is the purpose of providing factual events in a text?

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To inform the reader about real occurrences and support the main ideas.

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How can pictures enhance an expository text?

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They provide visual evidence that supports the information presented.

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What is the significance of teamwork in disaster recovery?

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Teamwork is crucial as it allows individuals to combine their strengths and resources to effectively address challenges.

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What is the role of superheroes in the context of environmental disasters?

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They symbolize the collective effort of individuals coming together to solve problems and protect the environment.

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What can be learned from studying past oil spills?

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Understanding the causes and effects can help prevent future disasters and improve response strategies.