Journeys Lesson 8 Everglades Forever

What does the word conserving mean in the sentence below?

During the drought, we will be conserving water.

• condensing

• licensing

• saving

• transporting

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word vegetation mean in the sentence below?

The mountains are covered with different kinds of vegetation.

• outfits

• plants

• vessels

• water

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word restore mean in the sentence below?

The electric company worked hard to restore power to the homes.

• reflect

• release

• repay

• return

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which conjunction best completes the sentence below?

The volcano showed signs of being active, __________ some people refused to leave their homes.

• and

• because

• or

• yet

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which conjunction best completes the sentence below?

_______________ Maria worked in the garden, she walked her dog.

• After

• Because

• If

• Where

Which conjunction best completes the sentence below?

We can play a game, __________ we can paint a picture.

• but

• or

• so

• while

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The author's main purpose in writing "Everglades Forever" is to:

• explain and criticize

• inform and persuade

• exaggerate and persuade

• inform and express emotions

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

An anhinga bird thermoregulates by:

• basking in the sun

• lowering its heart rate

• perching in a mangrove

• bathing in brackish water

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does the word elevation mean in the sentence below?

Even a few inches of elevation can make a difference in how wet or dry the soil remains throughout the year.

• walking speed

• distance above sea level

• moisture from rain clouds

• additional hiking companions

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word habitats mean in the sentence below?

These differences in moisture help create unique habitats, each with its own special set of plants and animals.

• climates

• types of trees

• natural environments

• zoos or nature centers

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4