ACCESS Prep Day 2

What is the main idea of the passage 'Dolphins' Seventh Sense'?

• Dolphins can sense the electric pulses of other sea creatures

• Researchers in Germany discovered dolphins' ability to sense heartbeats

• Dolphins' ability to sense electric pulses helps them find food

• The passage discusses the discovery of dolphins' unique sense

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Main ideas and supporting details

What is the term used to describe the method dolphins use to sense what is around them?

• Echolocation

• Radar

• Sonar

• Eavesdropping

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Understanding word meanings

What type of electricity are dolphins better at picking up?

• Direct current

• Alternating current

• Static electricity

• Magnetic electricity

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Understanding word meanings

What is the main idea of the passage 'Dolphins' Seventh Sense'?

• Dolphins have a sixth sense related to detecting electricity

• Dolphins may have a seventh sense related to detecting electricity produced by their prey

• Dolphins have a sense of smell that helps them find their prey

• Dolphins have a sense of taste that helps them identify their prey

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Main ideas and supporting details

What was the focus of the researchers' study on dolphins Dolly and Donna?

• Ability to detect different types of electricity

• Ability to communicate with each other

• Ability to perform tricks for rewards

• Ability to navigate through mazes

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Comprehending a text

Speaking

What school club do you think these students are in?

I think students are in _______ club because___________.

Speaking

What club did these high school students join? What makes you think this?

I think these high school students joined _______________.
I think this because _________________________.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What club do you think these students joined? Why?

I think these students joined ________ club because ____________.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

These are students. What do you think these students do in addition to learning?

In addition to learning, I think these students are ____________ because _________________.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Now, it's your turn. Look at pictures 3 and 4. These pictures show a Nature Club and a Sports Club. These are the two clubs being offered during the second semester at school. In a moment, I will ask you which club you would choose and why you would pick that. Think about it. Tell me which club you would choose and why you would pick that.

I would choose ________ club because _______________.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5