ABSENT WORK 9/18/2025 McCann

Multiple Choice

Which of the following regions in Texas is known for having a long coastline that faces the Gulf of Mexico?

• Mountains and Basins Region

• Great Plains

• Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

Open Ended

Explain how the climate and industries of the Coastal Plains region of Texas are influenced by its geography.

Open Ended

Compare the Coastal Plains region of Texas to the Coastal Plains region of Alaska. What is one major difference between them?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are major industries in the Coastal Prairies and South Texas Plain?

• Fishing

• Shipping

• Mining

• Ranching

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cities is NOT located in the Coastal Plains region of Texas?

• Houston

• Dallas

• Austin

• El Paso

Open Ended

How do people and animals use their senses to navigate the world?

Multiple Choice

Which of the five senses do you use when you see a bright color or hear a loud sound?

• Sight and hearing

• Taste and smell

• Touch and taste

• Smell and hearing

Multiple Select

Which of the following are synonyms for 'relish'?

• Enjoy

• Appreciate

• Despise

• Savor

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word 'relish'?

• To enjoy something very much

• To dislike something

• To ignore something

• To forget something

Multiple Choice

What does the word 'familiar' mean?

• Something you know and are used to

• Something new and unknown

• Something scary

• Something exciting

Multiple Choice

What are two reasons you should ask questions before, during, or after reading a text or watching a video?

• To make predictions and clarify things that might seem unclear

• To finish reading faster and avoid confusion

• To memorize every word and ignore the main idea

• To skip difficult parts and focus only on pictures

Open Ended

Why is it important to ask and answer questions while reading or watching a video?

Multiple Choice

What do you think the video 'Animal Senses' will teach you about how animals use their senses?

• It will teach how animals use their senses to survive and interact with their environment.

• It will show animals playing games.

• It will explain how animals sleep.

• It will talk about animal colors only.

Open Ended

What questions might you ask about the video's central idea and supporting details?

Open Ended

How does the narrator introduce new information, and how is that information supported through the visuals?

Open Ended

What is one question you have after watching the video?

Multiple Select

Which of the following strategies can help you determine the meaning of unknown words in a text?

• Looking at illustrations

• Guessing from context

• Ignoring the word

• Using knowledge of word roots