Penguins /Oil Spill

Which sentence best states a difference between how information is presented in the article by Lauren Tarshis and how information is presented in the article by Dyan deNapoli?

• The article by Tarshis puts the reader in the role of a penguin affected by an oil spill event, while the article by deNapoli tells how a person was affected by an oil spill event.

• The article by Tarshis focuses on statistics to provide more information about an oil spill event, while the article by deNapoli shares the emotional effects on rescuers after an oil spill event.

• The article by Tarshis tells about the cause of an oil spill event, while the article by deNapoli highlights the process used to clean the penguins affected by an oil spill event.

• The article by Tarshis offers details about the experience of the rescuers who assist after an oil spill event, while the article by deNapoli discusses the causes of an oil spill event.

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Select two details from the articles that support the answer to Part A. Select one detail from the article by Lauren Tarshis and one detail from the article by Dyan deNapoli.

• “As it sank, 1,300 tons of toxic crude oil gushed into the sea.” (from the article by Tarshis)

• You are not the only penguin that has become soaked with the poisonous oil.” (from the article by Tarshis)

• “And they intend to save every single one.” (from the article by Tarshis

• “I was about to take part in what would become the largest animal rescue operation ever attempted.” (from the article by deNapoli)

• “The rescuers had set up makeshift pools, which held about 100 oiled birds each.” (from the article by deNapoli)

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Part A Which phrase best describes both the workers in the article by Lauren Tarshis and the volunteers in the article by Dyan deNapoli?

• ready to save as many birds as possible

• concerned about slipping on the oil-slick rocks

• hopeful that more rescuers will arrive to help

• angry because of the carelessness of humans

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Part B Select one detail from the article by Lauren Tarshis and one detail from the article by Dyan deNapoli that best support the answer to Part A.

• “These men and women know what you don’t: that this oil spill is a catastrophe for you and your species.” (article by Lauren Tarshis)

• “The sight of all of these scared and injured penguins is heartbreaking to the humans.” (article by Lauren Tarshis)

• “As news of the rescue effort spreads, hundreds, and then thousands, of volunteers flock to the warehouse, eager to help.” (article by Lauren Tarshis)

• “Volunteers were showing up by the thousands, but they had no experience.” (article by Dyan deNapoli)

• "As the Penguin Lady, I’m used to facing such hazards to care for the animals I love.” (article by Dyan deNapoli)

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.W.5.9A

Part A What is the meaning of ingestion as it is used in paragraph 9 of the article “Update on Penguin Rescue Efforts from Oil Spill in South Atlantic”?

• removing from a protective covering

• taking something into the body

• working hard at a difficult task

• sticking tightly to a surface

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Part B Which phrase from paragraph 9 helps the reader understand the meaning of ingestion?

• “Treat the affected animals as quickly as possible . . . .”

• “. . . washing the feathers with detergent . . .”

• “It is a labor of love . . . .”

• “. . . to drink fluids, vitamins and charcoal . . .”

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Part A Which statement best describes a major difference between the structure of the articles “The Amazing Penguin Rescue” by Dyan deNapoli and “Update on Penguin Rescue Efforts from Oil Spill in South Atlantic”?

• “Update on Penguin Rescue Efforts from Oil Spill in South Atlantic” compares and contrasts many ways people can help rescue penguins, while the article by deNapoli focuses on only one part of the rescue process.

• “Update on Penguin Rescue Efforts from Oil Spill in South Atlantic” is mainly a chronological account of the oil spill itself, while the article by deNapoli focuses on the causes and effects of the oil spill.

• “Update on Penguin Rescue Efforts from Oil Spill in South Atlantic” presents facts to support an argument in favor of helping penguins, while the article by deNapoli is focused mostly on opinion and emotions related to the oil spill.

• “Update on Penguin Rescue Efforts from Oil Spill in South Atlantic” provides the main steps in the process of the rescue effort, while the article by deNapoli is a firsthand account of one person’s experience.

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Part B Choose two pieces of evidence, one from each article, that support the answer in Part A.

• “The cargo ship MV Treasure had sunk off the coast of Cape Town, creating an oil spill.” (“The Amazing Penguin Rescue” by Dyan deNapoli)

• “The rescuers had set up makeshift pools, which held about 100 oiled birds each.” (“The Amazing Penguin Rescue” by Dyan deNapoli)

• “But for me, the most inspiring part was the work of the volunteers.” (“The Amazing Penguin Rescue” by Dyan deNapoli)

• “The penguins attracted the most attention as they are critically endangered.” (“Update on Penguin Rescue Efforts from Oil Spill in South Atlantic”)

• “There are four major tasks required to save the penguin colony and other affected wildlife.” (“Update on Penguin Rescue Efforts from Oil Spill in South Atlantic”)

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