HW REVIEW - NOAA's Big Miracle Worker

What is the text structure of the passage 'NOAA's Big Miracle Worker'?

• Chronological Order

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Description

In paragraph 2, what tone does the phrase 'it was a total zoo' convey?

• pleading

• annoyed

• chaotic

• pleading

In what way did the people living in the area impact the whale rescue?

• They had connections to companies that could supply necessary equipment.

• They knew how to coordinate diverse groups of wildlife specialists.

• They had experience working with reporters during whale rescues.

• They kept rescuers safe by giving advice about conditions.

Why was Dave Withrow trying to rescue the three gray whales?

• They were trapped by ice in Alaska.

• They were left behind by their mothers.

• They were too young to survive on their own in Antarctica.

• They were needed for a marine experiment.

How did Dave Withrow rescue the whales?

• With the crew members from the NOAA association

• He used mating sounds to lure the whales.

• He cut holes in the ice.

• He used generators to provide light and power.

Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological Order

• Compare and Contrast

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What can be inferred?

• Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

• Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.

• Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.

• Tim is moving to California with his family.

Which sentence from the selection supports that the computer was not working properly?

• Rita took three hours to finish her homework.
• Ritaʼs homework was not finished.
• Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it.
• Ritaʼs homework was not done correctly.

The boy was outside.  The buses are gone and the hallways are empty. What can you infer?

• He was waiting for a taxi.
• He needed to go to Target.
• The boy missed his bus.
• He was late to lunch.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
• Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
• How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
• Life is short; make the most of it.