Choice DOL: Different climates across the U.S.

Read the list of sentences from the article.

1. Plan your visit there [to Washington, D.C.] around the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which is held in March and April.

2. The Florida Keys are fabulous in the summer, and you can't go wrong with the amazing Hanauma Bay Nature Reserve in Hawaii. 3. The Great Smokey Mountains in Tennessee and North Carolina are especially colorful during this time of year.

4. Or try all the winter sports your heart desires in Lake Tahoe, California.

What central idea do these details support?

• The four major climate zones in the U.S. range from hot to cold and everything in between

• Whether a traveler prefers mountains, lakes and oceans, or cities, the U.S. has something for everyone

• Travel plans can be based on a consideration of the season and the climate and weather in a specific location.

• The off-season is the best time to save money on popular tourist destinations.

Which sentence from the article would be MOST important to include in a summary of the article?

• Depending on the season, travelers can enjoy a range of activities that differ by region and climate.

• The U.S. Census Bureau divides the continental United States into four distinct regions.

• The U.S. Census Bureau divides the continental United States into four distinct regions

• New Orleans, Louisiana in springtime is magical, as long as you go before or after Mardi Gras

Read the section "The U.S. Has Four Major Climate Zones." What does this section show that other sections do not?

• It explains the difference between climate and weather in each climate zone and provides specific examples from each zone.

• It provides details of where each climate zone is and what to expect in different seasons for each zone.

• It highlights the reasons to visit locations in each of the different climate zones

• It describes each climate zone and suggests the best times to comfortably visit each one.

How does the section "The U.S. Has Four Major Climate Zones" relate to the section "From Snow To Sun: Seasonal Fun For Everyone"?

• The sections don't strongly relate to one another because the latter section on seasonal fun introduces a new idea regarding when to travel to places, while the earlier section focuses on climate zones to consider avoiding.

• The latter section on seasonal fun builds upon the earlier section on climate zones by providing specific examples of weather in each climate zone.

• The two sections contradict one another because the climate zone section talks about weather extremes, while the seasonal fun section talks about the best time to visit places.

• The latter section about seasonal fun builds upon the climate information found in the earlier section by making travel suggestions based on the climate and weather of a specific location in a specific season.

What text structure does this article use? How does it help the author develop( make) their claim?

Use CER format

Claim- answer the question

Evidence - " In the article it says, ____."

Reasoning- This supports my claim because ____