4th grade Wonders U1.3 Story A - All Shook Up

How does the author organize paragraph 8?

• differences in earthquakes in the East and West.

• ways you can to stay safe during an earthquake

• the effects of the Virginia earthquake.

• problems caused by earthquakes

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CCSS.RI.4.5

Which meaning of major is the SAME one used below?

"...an earthquake shook the eastern part of the United States. No major damage or injuries were reported."

• important

• officer

• program

• serious

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

Why does the author tell about the types of rock under the East and the West?

• which earthquakes are worse.

• the causes of earthquakes.

• problems with earthquakes.

• the way energy travels through rock.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.8

Which meaning of documented is the SAME one used in these sentences:

"Magnitude is a way to measure how strongly the ground shakes during an earthquake. The strongest quake ever documented had a magnitude of 9.5."

• felt

• lifted

• recorded

• seen

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

The author helps readers understand how earthquakes

happen by

• describing the damage that happens.

• explaining the effects of an earthquake.

• describing what is happening underground.

• explaining how to stay safe in an earthquake.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.8

The author shows that the Virginia quake was different from other quakes by contrasting its

• effects

• magnitude

• safety

• temperature

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

Which meaning of fault is the SAME one used in this sentence?

"Sometimes these plates crack or break apart. The area where they separate is called a fault."

• blame

• defect

• responsibility

• split

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

Compare and contrast the Virginia earthquake with earthquakes in California. Support your answer with clear text evidence.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.W.4.2B

Multiple meaning words...

• can be used in more than one way

• need context to help determine meaning

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4C

What is the meanings of the word "pen"?

• something to write with

• an action of writing to someone

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.4C