America's Preserve

What is the meaning of the word preserve as it is used in paragraph 3?

• to serve before others

• a type of evergreen plant

• to build in a new area

• a protected piece of land

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does the caption contribute to the meaning of the text?

• The caption describes what mangrove trees look like.

• The caption explains when the swamp became a preserve.

• The caption explains that mangroves can be found in the swamp.

• The caption describes the type of water that is found in the Everglades.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is one claim the author shares in this text?

• The Big Cypress Swamp should be protected.

• More people should try to keep the Everglades unprotected.

• If the mangroves are protected people can build wherever they want.

• Mangroves are not helpful and should not be protected.

Select the statement that explains one way the author supports the claim that that the Big Cypress Swamp should be protected.

• The author uses details to describe how the Everglades became protected.

• The author uses details to explain how animals also benefit from the preserve.

• The author uses details to explain that the preserve only protects the mangroves.

• The author uses details to explain that the preserve does not make a difference to our environment.

Part A:What is the overall text structure of the text?

• Chronology

• Cause and effect

• Cause and effect

• Maps

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Which sentence from the text best supports your answer from Part A.

• “The preserve protected the land from builders.” (paragraph 3)

• “It is the largest habitat for Florida’s panthers.” (paragraph 4)

• “Brackish water is a mixture of salt and fresh water.” (paragraph 5)

• “They grow near the water’s edge.” (paragraph 6)

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2