Scholastic: Hurricane article comprehension

Who is Ashley with at the beginning of the story?

• Her cousins

• Her classmates

• Her mom

• Her teacher

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The story begins by describing ______.

• Ashley’s experience during the hurricane .

• The damage to Ashley's house.

• How Ashley prepared for the storm.

• How Ashley knew the storm was coming.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

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What vivid verbs does the author use to describe the storm?

• rumbling and pounding

• says and know

• started and tried

• saw and went

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The author uses the words “like rumbling trucks” on the first page to talk about the sound of ______

• the wind

• the fire trucks

• the rain

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Which section of the story includes information about damage to the town?

• "A New Day"

• "Twisted Pile of Metal”

• "Changed Forever"

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What is the central idea of the section “A New Day”?

• Ashley was worried about her mother.

• Ashley was afraid the power would go out.

• The family survived, but their homes were damaged.

• Ashley loves her cousins.

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What is the author’s MAIN purpose (reason for) in describing the different kinds of damage in Refugio?

• to show that other storms were worse

• to show how widespread (large) the damage was

• to explain why Ashley’s phone didn’t work

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According to the story, in what way has Ashley changed since the storm?

• She enjoys football more.

• She doesn’t take anything for granted. (She appreciates things in her life.)

• She has learned to do home repairs.

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Based on the story, how does Hurricane Harvey compare with other hurricanes?

• Hurricane Harvey was average.

• Hurricane Harvey was one of the worst hurricanes in U.S. history.

• Hurricane Harvey was not very powerful.

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What sentimental things did Ashley take from her damaged home?

• a tv and computer

• photographs

• jewlery

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