News Report Mudslides

What is the text structure of this passage?

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• chronological order

• main idea and details

This passage is organized this way to___________

• show the effects of mudslides in the Northwest.

• categorize different types of disasters.

• tell a story about mudslides.

• show a timeline of the history of mudslides.

What is one effect of the mudslides in Washington State?

• Homes were destroyed.

• People lost their lives.

• They lost power and phone service.

• Their main highway was closed.

What was the cause of mudslides in the Northwest?

• The winter was very dry.

• A series of rain storms.

• Trains were shut down.

• A major highway was shut down.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Washington state's main highway was closed on Sunday evening.

• The state transportation department said that there were no injuries.

• Storms in Washington are causing problems.

• Seattle set a record with 35 days of rainfall.