Reading Comprehension

Front

Main idea about floods:

Back

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Main idea: Weather reporters use pictures to convey information quickly.

Back

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Peregrine falcon: a fast, beautiful bird placed on the endangered species list in 1978 due to pesticide use. Supporting detail that is NOT true:

Back

The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Soccer, known as football in some countries, is played in over 200 countries by more than 250 million people. It has been part of the Olympics since 1900.

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Soccer is a worldwide sport.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Discovery of the Lascaux cave complex in 1940 revealed ancient paintings of hunting scenes, especially horses, but exposure to elements has caused deterioration. The site was closed to tourists in 1963 to prevent further damage.

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Hidden Prehistoric Paintings

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Discovery of Lascaux cave complex in 1940 revealed ancient wall paintings of hunting scenes, especially horses. Despite frequent cave discoveries in southern France, Lascaux amazed the world. The site closed in 1963 to prevent damage from air and moisture.

Back

It has a large number of caves.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Meaning of 'pays heed' in context:

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notices

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Most frequently depicted animals in Lascaux cave paintings?

Back

Horses

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Front

Meaning of 'depict' in the context of Lascaux cave paintings.

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show

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Challenges of painting in the Lascaux complex included difficult-to-reach spaces.

Back

Many painting spaces were difficult to reach.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2