"Big Rocks' Balancing Act"

What can geologists conclude about an area where only very large balanced rocks exist?

• there has never been an earthquake
• It would be a good place to build a bridge or dam
• Large earthquakes have occurred there
• the rocks have been standing there for a very long time

The author compares the rocks to giant brown marshmallows in order to help the readers pictures their

• shape 
• texture
• size
• location

A gully is 

• a deep ditch
• a swift stream
• a large rock
• a gentle slope

A coincidence is something that is

• expected
• intentional
• disturbing
• accidental

What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

• To inform/explain

• To express ideas/feelings

• To entertain

• To persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.8.4

This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

• description
• compare & contrast
• order & sequence
• cause & effect

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.

• cause & effect
• problem & solution
• order & sequence
• compare & contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve,or solution.

• cause & effect
• problem & solution
• order & sequence
• compare & contrast

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

This type of writing gives information step-by-step.

• cause & effect
• problem & solution
• order & sequence 
• compare & contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.W.5.2A

CCSS.W.5.3C

This type of writing is usually in chronological order.

• cause & effect
• problem & solution
• order & sequence
• compare & contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.W.5.3A