Read Theory - 3rd March - Below Freezing

1. As used in paragraph 1, the word frigid most nearly means ____________.

• very cold

• very rainy

• very windy

• very slippery

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

2. In what city does this passage take place?

• Florida

• Miami

• Pennsylvania

• York

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

3. What does Dr. James do before he leaves for work?

I. He dresses warmly.

II. He checks the weather on TV.

III. He clears snow from his car.

• I only

• I and II only

• II and III only

• I, II, and III

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

4. Based on the information given in this passage, we can understand that Miami is __________.

• warm

• dry

• cold

• rainy

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

5. Many things have a cause and an effect. Here are some examples...

I never brush my teeth. (cause) ---> I have five cavities. (effect)

I flip the light switch on. (cause) ---> The light comes on. (effect)

It starts to rain. (cause) ---> Tom gets wet. (effect)

What is the cause and effect in this passage?

• Dr. James turns on the television. (cause) ---> Dr. James clears snow off his car. (effect)

• The weatherman starts to talk. (cause) ---> Sick people wait at the hospital. (effect)

• Dr. James puts on warm clothes. (cause) ---> The temperature is below freezing. (effect)

• Someone has an accident. (cause) ---> The traffic moves slow. (effect)

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

6. Dr. James can best be described as __________.

• patient

• caring

• smart

• cold

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.1.3