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HISD 3rd Grade

Read Write

Informational
May 22, 2024

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TEKS: 3.9D.iii Recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including organizational patterns such as cause and effect and problem and
solution.

LO: SWBAT recognize characteristics and structures
of informational text, including organizational
patterns such as cause and effect and problem and
solution.

DOL: Given a text, SW correctly recognize
characteristics and structures of informational text,
including organizational patterns such as cause and
effect and problem and solution in at least 4 out of 5
questions.

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Apply To Text

Read and annotate

Abbie Burgess and Her Lighthouse

We will recognize
organizational
patterns used
throughout today’s
text.

WE DO: Read paragraph 4.

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In 1856, Abbie moved with her family to a sad-looking stone house built between
the two towers of a lighthouse on bare and treeless Matinicus Rock. The lighthouse
was 18 miles off the coast of Maine. Abbie’s father was going to be the lighthouse
keeper there. In those days, only men were given the job of lighthouse keeper.

How does the author organize the paragraph?

A.

By describing the responsibilities of a lighthouse keeper

B.

By providing events in chronological order the events that led to
Abbie's family moving to the lighthouse

C.

By providing the cause of Abbie's family moving to the
lighthouse

D.

By describing the location and condition of the lighthouse

Multiple Choice

What is the answer?

• A.

• B.

• C.

• D.

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WE DO:How does the author organize the information in
paragraph 7 and 8?
A.

By explaining the problems
Abbie faced due to the storm
and how she solved them

B.

By describing in
chronological order the
events that occurred during
the storm

C.

By providing the cause of the
storm and its effects on
Abbie's family and the
chickens

D.

By describing the effects of
the storm on Abbie's family
and the chickens

7While Abbie’s father was away, there
was a huge storm. The waves around
Matinicus Rock got bigger and bigger.
Thinking quickly, Abbie moved her
mother and sisters from their house
into one of the lighthouse towers
where it was safer.

8Abbie’s family also had chickens. She
loved the chickens very much. They
made her feel less alone on the small
rock she called home. And they
provided eggs for food for her family
as well. Abbie knew she had to save
the chickens. She ran into the rising
water, gathered the chickens into a
basket, and carried them to safety.

Multiple Choice

What is the answer?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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I DO: How does the author present the information in
paragraph 12?

A.

By explaining the problems
Abbie faced as a lighthouse
keeper and how they impacted
her

B.

By describing in chronological
order the events that led to
Abbie becoming a dedicated
lighthouse keeper

C.

By providing the cause of
Abbie's lasting connection to
the lighthouse

D.

By describing Abbie's feelings
and thoughts about her
experience as a lighthouse
keeper

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Abbie wrote later in her life
that she often dreamed of
the old lamps at the
lighthouse at Matinicus
Rock. After a lifetime of
taking care of lighthouses,
Abbie Burgess even
wondered if the light had
become a part of her! She
was a dedicated lighthouse
keeper, and a guiding light to
others.

Multiple Choice

What is the answer

• A

• B

• C

• D

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SCR: Explain how Abbie Burgess solved the problems faced by
her family during the storm at Matinicus Rock. Use evidence
from the text to support your answer.

During the big storm at Matinicus Rock, Abbie Burgess
solved many problems….

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A
C
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DOL: Given a text, SW
correctly recognize
characteristics and
structures of informational
text, including
organizational patterns
such as cause and effect
and problem and solution in
at least 4 out of 5 questions.