Far From Shore

What is the main purpose of the researchers’ trip? (pg. 220)

• to identify how seabirds navigate

• to explore the southern coast of Hawaii

• to study changes in dolphin populations

• to test special tools for observing dolphins

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence best explains why Far from Shore is an informational text?

• It involves people who work as scientists

• It contains scientific facts that help explain a topic

• It includes vivid and detailed descriptions of the sea

• It provides illustrations of people and animals

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

According to the selection, what is the main reason that purse-seine fishing harmed dolphins? (pg. 224)

• It caused dolphins to get caught in nets

• It created pollution in the ocean

• It removed a key food source for dolphins

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why do the scientists measure amounts of algae and plankton? (pg. 227)

• They are a dangerous source of water pollution

• They are a main source of food for many animals

• They are a sign of changing temperatures in an area

• They are a serious threat to animals in the ocean

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Are you able to observe marine life while shopping at Walmart?

• Yes

• No

What is the main purpose of the illustrations in the text, Far From Shore?

• They give examples of dangers to the ocean ecosystem

• They help readers understand the life of a scientist

• They provide information about marine life

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Look at the graphs on pages 224 and 227.

What is the author's purpose of including these graphs?

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which vocabulary word would fit best in the space below?

In the coral reef ​ ​ (a)   , colorful fish, sea turtles, and coral work together to create a thriving underwater community.

• ecosystem
• marine
• flying bridge
• biologist

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which vocabulary word would fit best in the space below:

Sami and Binky are raising donations for "Clean Up the Water." This is an organization that picks up trash out of ​ (a)   environments--like rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans.

• marine
• biologist
• flying bridge
• nautical

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which vocabulary word would fit best in the space below?

When Sophie Webb (the author) was young, she would dream of becoming a ​ (a)   because she loved to study living organisms. Now, she is a scientist that specializes in birds.

• biologist
• ecosystem
• nautical

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4