RL.6.2 Riding the Riverway Intro. Excerpt

• What hardships did the neighborhood face due to heavy El Niño rainfall?

• Power outages

• Floods and landslides

• Heatwaves

• Snowstorms

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

2. What is the central idea of the text?

• The destructive power of El Niño

• • The joy of bird watching

• The importance of knowing how to swim

• The power of friendship and resilience in the face of adversity

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Which of these details helps to convey the theme of the story?

• Scooter brings a boat safety manual

• Billy's mom makes hot cocoa

• They learn about the importance of wearing life vests

• Their shared hardships and readiness to embark on an adventure

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Which detail from the text helps to convey the central idea of resilience?

• They had been inseparable since they were young.

• Billy's mom made hot cocoa

• Despite their experiences, they are planning a river adventure

• Mack picked up the safety manual

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

How does the last paragraph help to convey the theme of the story?

• It talks about the river

• It shows the friends' readiness for a new adventure despite past hardships

• It discusses the importance of knowing how to swim

• It describes the bird books Scooter brought

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Describe an episode or event from the text that shows the characters' transition from hardship to the planning of future explorations. Explain how this episode contributes to the overall development of the story.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

How does the author use the characters' shared experiences and their skills as skilled swimmers to create anticipation and a sense of readiness for their river adventure? How does this contribute to the plot or character development?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3