On-level "The Tornado That Changed America" (SCOPE)

The main purpose of this article is to teach readers about?

• a deadly tornado and the destruction it caused

• how disaster response has improved in the past 20 years

• how life was changing in America during the early 1900's.

• what school was like in the 1920's.

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The section "An Exciting Day Ahead" helps readers understand

• that path of the Tri-State tornado

• how to play marbles

• how our understanding of tornadoes has changed over time

• the time and place in which the Tri-State Tornado.

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Consider the line from the introduction: "But the monster Adrian was about to face more ferocious than any creature of legend." This line creates a(n) ______________ mood?

• ominous (suggesting that something bad is going to happen)

• auspicious (suggesting that success is likely)

• peaceful

• exciting

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Which lines serve a similar purpose to the line in question 3? QUESTION # 3: Consider the line from the introduction: "But the monster Adrian was about to face more ferocious than any creature of legend." This line creates a(n) ______________ mood?

CHOOSE 2 answers!

• "He'd never see his house again."

• "After the chores, the family sat down for breakfast."

• "No one had any idea that disaster was about to strike."

• "The day of the big marbles tournament had finally arrived."

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Consider this line: "His blood turned to ice as he realized what he was looking at." This line helps readers understand how _____________ Adrian was.

• brave

• unprepared

• frightened

• excited

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Which detail would be at LEAST important to include in a summary of the article?

• The people of Parrish had no idea the tornado was coming.

• The Dillon's survived the storm, but their home and farm did not.

• The Tri-State Tornado killed 700 people.

• Adrian Dillon was one of the best marble players at his school.

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