
Venezuela’s Lightning Storms

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6th Grade
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Kelli Escamilla
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Read the dictionary entry for the word credit.
credit \ı kre-dit\ v 1. to believe something such as a report 2. to assign responsibility to someone or something 3. to add money to an account 4. to award a passing mark or grade in school
Which definition best matches the way the word credited is used in paragraph 6?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Defintion 4
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CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The map next to paragraph 2 helps the reader better understand the information in the selection because it —
illustrates how wide Lake Maracaibo is
provides the names of other countries in South America
helps the reader understand the causes of the lightning in Venezuela
shows the reader where the lightning occurs in Venezuela
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CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.K.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
By stating a main idea and supporting it with specific details in paragraphs 2 through 4, the author is able to —
offer a vivid picture of what the Catatumbo Lightning looks like to observers
give a thorough explanation of why the Catatumbo Lightning is unique
add a sense of drama and suspense regarding the Catatumbo Lightning strikes
provide scientific reasons for the colorful display during a Catatumbo Lightning storm
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The main idea of paragraphs 8 and 9 is that —
an increase in methane gas in the area may be responsible for the lightning
there are some theories about what causes the lightning but no definite answer
the lightning may be caused by warm air from a river and a lake meeting cool mountain air
when lightning strikes stopped during a drought, scientists studied how weather affects the lightning
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CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of these facts from the selection supports the idea that the local people embrace the Catatumbo Lightning?
This natural phenomenon is called the Relámpago del Catatumbo, or the Catatumbo Lightning
The color of the lightning changes depending on the presence of dust, water, and various gases in the air
The lightning is mentioned in poetry and songs; the state of Zulia even has a lightning bolt on its flag.
The mystery of what causes the lightning deepened when, beginning in January 2010, the lightning did not appear for a period of several months.
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
39. Based on the information throughout the selection, how do the native people of Zulia feel about the Catatumbo Lightning?
They are indifferent to it
They fear it as a powerful force of nature.
They believe it is problematic for their community.
They appreciate it as a special feature of their area.
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
40 The author’s main purpose for writing this selection is to —
warn readers about the dangers of lightning
discuss the mysterious lightning found in a region
compare and contrast lightning storms around the world
explain the weather conditions that cause lightning
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CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
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