Who Studies Natural Disasters? Author's Craft

What words does Robin use to describe her experience with earthquake tremors?

• spontaneous shaking of the earth

• fascinated

• scared

• all of the above

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is one of the phrases she uses to describe hurricanes?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What do her word choices help you understand?

• Robin is excited and passionate about studying natural disasters.

• Robin is Professor Melendez's biggest fan!

• Robin has lived through a natural disaster.

• Robin is really interested in volcanoes.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the first paragraph of Professor Melendez's response, which 2 phrases show how she feels about Robin's interest in natural disasters?

• "Thanks so much"

• "so encouraging"

• "your interest in science and natural disasters"

• "budding scientists like you"

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The mood or tone these word choices create is

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What words or phrases does Professor Melendez use to describe hurricanes?

• erupting

• fault lines

• ocean storm surges

• none of the above

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main message of Professor Melendez's response?

• Robin should become a volcanologist.

• There are many exciting careers Robin can pursue to study natural disasters.

• It is too dangerous for Robin to study natural disasters.

• Robin should pursue a teaching career instead.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3