Salt to the Sea RC #7

On page 315, Heinz states “You’ll recognize her. Your feet will steer you in her direction.” What does this mean?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is happening/happened to the boat?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Do you think Joana and Emilia should wait for instructions or get up to the top deck? Explain your reasoning.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

1. On page 324, Florian states “People grabbed and clawed at my back. I leaned forward, trying to stay upright. And then I felt a pull on my shoulder. It was the strap on my pack. It snapped.” Do you think someone stole Florian’s pack?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How will having 9,000 people over the max capacity with only 12 lifeboats affect the survival rate?

Do you think Emilia and the baby will get out safe?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

On page 331, Florian states "Some passengers dove off the ship rather than wait for a boat. Countless bodies bobbed in life vests in the water." What movie does this remind you of?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why didn't Emilia get into the lifeboat with Florian, Joana, and her baby? Explain your reasoning.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Predict what will happen next in the story.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How would you feel watching the ocean swallow a massive ship like that?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5