Dream Jobs: Urban Planner

How does the first paragraph contribute to the article? (RI.2.5)

• It reveals who the author is and why s/he wrote the article.

• It provides background information about the interviewee and the type of work that she does.

• It presents interesting facts about urban planning.

• It shows why all kids should study how to become an urban planner.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the author’s primary point of view or message?

• To explain what urban planning is so that students can want to become one.

• To encourage young people to start researching careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

• To showcase Lindsay Woodson's life as public figure in her community.

• To provide a real-life example for young people of a possible career choice in field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Part A: Which section BEST explains how the author develops his/her point of view or purpose.

• Can you explain what coastal resilience planning is?

• What kinds of projects do you work on?

• What are your favorite and least favorite parts of your job?

• Do you have any advice for kids looking to have a career like yours?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Part B: Select TWO details from the text that best supports how the author develops his/her point of view or purpose. (RI.1.1)

• I think you should be curious about your world and about the spaces you inhabit (Paragraph 19) .

• I'm also out of the office quite a bit, traveling to project sites in the U.S. and abroad (Paragraph 15).

• Hurricane Katrina, which struck New Orleans in 2005, was a very clear turning point for me (Paragraph 11).

• Sometimes it can be challenging to receive criticism or feedback because designers put their personal feelings and emotions into the design (Paragraph 17).

• I listen and interact with people in order to understand how they live and how the new space could fit their specific needs (Paragraph 4).

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.6