Lesson 30 Reading Comprehension

The history of the Atocha is MOSTLY told by

• Mel

• Kane

• Duncan

• Narrators 1 and 2

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why did the author write "Discovering the Atocha"?

• to tell how a crew found a lost ship

• to explain an easy way to find treasure

• to warn readers about diving for treasure

• to persuade readers to hunt for sunken ships

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which of these is an OPINION from the story?

• The Atocha sank after being caught in a hurricane in 1622.

• We've been at this twice a day for the past nine months.

• Flying above the water is certainly easier than scuba diving.

• There are 882 island in the Keys!

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Why does Mel want to fly above the Keys?

• He is tired of being on the boat

• He believes that diving is useless

• He thinks the view will be beautiful

• He has an idea about a new place to explore

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which would MOST help a reader understand the ideas in this selection?

• using a metal detector at school

• looking at pictures of diing gear

• going to Florida for a family vacation

• reading about a similar search for another old ship

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Juan signals the divers to return to the surface because he

• thinks they are in danger

• believes his metal detector is broken

• wants to call Mel on the two-way radio

• is sure they have been underwater too long

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the MAIN reason Mel says "the work is just beginning"?

• they must search to find the rest of the cannon

• the remains of the ship must be recovered and studied

• they will have to spend many years finding another ship

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which action BEST shows that Mel Fisher is a determined person?

• He called his helpers the "Golden Crew"

• He read a book about hunting for treasure

• He kept searching for more than fifteen years

• He invented a machine to help clear the water

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the theme of a story?

• The lesson that the author wants you to learn.

• What the story is mostly about.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the main idea of a story?

• The lesson that the author wants you to learn.

• What the story is mostly about.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2