"The Last Human Light" Exit Ticket

Based on the print feature in this excerpt, the reader can infer that the section will —

• give information about nuclear reactors

• argue that nuclear reactors are the best source of power

• explain why nuclear reactors can be dangerous

• entertain readers with jokes about nuclear reactors

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CCSS.RI.1.5

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The graphic feature in this excerpt develops the author’s ideas by —

• exaggerating the usefulness of nuclear power

• giving information about the different fuel types people use

• comparing the energy density of common fuels

• suggesting that people don’t understand nuclear power

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

The footnote in this excerpt helps the author achieve his purpose by —

• calling attention to a funny story

• providing an interesting but supplemental detail

• giving the author’s opinion on nuclear reactor

• teaching readers why reactors have emergency shutdown protocols

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5