VOL unit 3

Which two details support the central idea of the text "Solving Problems?"

• That means the people who live and work in a town, city, or state vote for many of the members of their government.

• Federal, state, and local governments often come together and work as a team to solve problems.

• They might also need financial help rebuilding homes and businesses.

• Winds neared 18 kilometers per hour (80 mph).

• Today, state and local government are still using this money to rebuild the areas hit hardest by the storm.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.8

How does the author structure information in the passage "Solving Problems?"

• By describing types of storms

• By comparing and contrasting types of governments

• By asking questions about natural disaster and answering them

• By identifying problems and presenting solutions the government.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

How does the pie chart on page 5 contribute to the meaning of the text?

• By showing the areas in Florida that received the most lost

• By showing how much loss was claimed over a 20-year period

• By showing that FL, TX, & NY have more hurricanes damage than other states in the U.S.

• By showing how much money in relief funds went to earthquake, floods, or hurricanes.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

Which two sentences could be included a summary of "The First Town Meeting?"

• People have come to the town of Sparks for help

• The settlement of Pine Gap is too small and poor to take the newcomers.

• The people of sparks had a lack of food during the tough winters in the past

• The town leaders used the tower room of the town hall to host their meetings.

• Town leaders are concerned about lack of resources if they let the newcomers stay.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

How does Mary contribute to the plot?

• She shows that the town leaders are confused about what to do with the newcomers.

• She makes the other leaders feel uncomfortable and causes arguments,

• She is kind and agree with the other leaders' opinions

• She decides to let the newcomers stay.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

Which detail from the passage supports the idea that Mary is confused about what to do with the newcomers?

• Mary's hands were clasped tightly in front of her.

• "Yes" said Wilmer. "But where can they go?"

• "They can go up to Pine Gap", said Wilmer, "maybe."

• "So what do we do, said Mary, if they can't stay and they can't go? What is the right thing to do?"

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CCSS.RL.4.1

Which detail from paragraphs 4-5 "Transportation" supports the central idea?

• One part of a state's infrastructure is transportation.

• Highways, streets, bridges, and tunnels connect communities.

• States collect taxes, tolls, and other fees from citizens to help pay for the work.

• It is the government's responsibility to maintain them so that people can travel and transport goods safely.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.8

What is the central idea of paragraph 2 of "The State Government and its Citizens?"

• Each state should have their own constitution

• People in California should work to conserve water

• Different states have specific issues the government responds to.

• Protecting livestock is the biggest is the biggest concern for the Wisconsin government

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CCSS.RI.4.2

Reread paragraph 7 under the section "Public Health and Safety." How is the information structured in paragraph 7?

• Asking questions about Amber Alerts.

• By describing how Amber Alerts are sent to citizens.

• By comparing and contrasting types of Amber Alerts.

• By identifying a problem and describing using an Amber Alert as a solution.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

Look at the pie chart on page 16. How does the chart contribute to the overall meaning of the passage "The State Government and its Citizens?"

• The chart shows how much money higher education expenses are.

• The chart shows that k-12 education takes up most of the state budget.

• The chart shows the ways state governments spend money to take care of citizens.

• The chart shows how the federal government lends money to the state government.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.4.3