2 Hour Delay Wed 12/4

Read the following statement: "Good evening, GCS families and staff. Due to observed icy conditions in the southern part of the county, and the potential for poor road conditions, GCS will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 4." What can be inferred about the weather conditions in the southern part of the county?

• The weather is warm and sunny.

• The weather is icy and potentially dangerous.

• There is a hurricane approaching.

• The weather is rainy but not severe.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What are two central ideas in the announcement regarding the GCS schedule change?

• The central office employees will have a day off, and the weather is sunny.

• There is a 2-hour delay for GCS, and central office employees should report as normal.

• The roads are clear, and there is no change in schedule.

• The weather is warm, and the central office is closed.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Analyze how the icy conditions influence the decision made by GCS.

• The icy conditions led to a complete school closure.

• The icy conditions resulted in a 2-hour delay for GCS.

• The icy conditions had no impact on the school schedule.

• The icy conditions caused the central office to close.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Which piece of textual evidence supports the inference that safety is a priority for GCS?

• "Central office employees will report as normal."

• "GCS will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow."

• "Thank you and please be safe."

• "Using caution on the roadways."

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Summarize the main points of the announcement in one sentence.

• GCS is closed due to icy conditions.

• GCS will have a 2-hour delay, and central office employees should report as normal.

• The weather is warm, and there are no changes to the schedule.

• Central office employees have a day off.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How do the potential poor road conditions affect the central office employees' instructions?

• They are instructed to stay home.

• They are instructed to report as normal but use caution.

• They are instructed to report two hours late.

• They are instructed to work from home.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What inference can be made about the central office's emergency closing plan?

• It includes a complete shutdown of operations.

• It allows for flexibility in reporting times.

• It requires all employees to work from home.

• It is not affected by weather conditions.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Identify two central ideas related to the safety measures mentioned in the announcement.

• The roads are clear, and there is no need for caution.

• There is a 2-hour delay, and employees should use caution on the roadways.

• The weather is warm, and the central office is closed.

• The central office employees have a day off, and the weather is sunny.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the announcement demonstrate the interaction between weather conditions and school operations?

• The weather conditions have no impact on school operations.

• The weather conditions lead to a 2-hour delay in school operations.

• The weather conditions cause the school to operate as usual.

• The weather conditions result in a complete school closure.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which statement from the announcement provides evidence for the decision to delay school?

• "Central office employees will report as normal."

• "Due to observed icy conditions in the southern part of the county."

• "Thank you and please be safe."

• "Using caution on the roadways."

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1