Saving Our Aviators

Why did the author use the bandwagon statement in paragraph 1?

• To convey almost everyone has a backyard and enjoys the warm weather.

• To emphasize most people find watching birds near their home pleasant.

• To tell the reader it is imperative(important) to leave water and food out.

• To explain how many people place out water for birds and squirrells.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

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Which sentence from paragraph 2 conveys the main idea of the paragraph?

• "for our feathered friends."

• "As the temperatures rise..."

• "puddles dry up quickly."

• "birds need water to stay hydrated."

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CCSS.RI.4.2

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CCSS.RL.5.2

Why did the author use the exaggeration in paragraph 3?

• To emphasize how simple leaving water out is but is extremely helpful.

• To show how hydration affects the health and wellbeing of birds.

• To show the steps you can take to supply our feather friends with nectar.

• To convey the solution we can provide to food sources drying up.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

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CCSS.RI.6.5

The author included the information in paragraph 4 to

• Present how setting out water and food can bring out different animals and insects.

• Convey how pretty and colorful different bird feeders can be.

• Show how providing water and food can create a captivating and gorgeous scene in your backyard.

• To persuade the reader to use a specific type of bird food that is healthiest for the birds.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

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Based on the text, explain what is more significant to help birds, water or feeders? Use text evidence to support your answer.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

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Draw and provide blurb bubbles to describe the emotional appeal found in paragraph 2-

Write your own testimonial promoting the same topic as the author. Must be at least 14 words long!

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CCSS.RI.4.5

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CCSS.RI.6.5