How text features contribute meaning: Florida

How does the caption on p.38 contribute to the meaning of the text?

• It shows what the astronaut suits look like.

• It explains in more detail what the photograph beside it shows.

• It introduces the topic of the paragraphs which follow it.

• It shows where the Kennedy Space Center is located.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

How does the heading on p.33, The Father of Florida, contribute meaning to the text?

• It describes Henry Flager's life.

• It explains in more detail why Henry Flagler was important.

• It shows where Henry Flagler was born.

• It introduces the topic of the paragraphs which follow it.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

How does the photograph on p27, of the carving of the deer head contribute to the meaning of the text?

• It introduces the topic of the text.

• It shows what the artifact made by the Calusa people looked like.

• It describes the art that the Calusa people created.

• It shows where the Calusa people buried their artwork.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

How does the photograph on p.12 contribute meaning to the text?

• It shows the reader an example of a sinkhole that has been turned into a tourist attraction.

• It introduces the topic of sinkholes.

• It describes the way sinkholes are formed.

• It describes the areas where sinkholes are found in Florida.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

How does the map on p.28 contribute to the meaning of the text?

• It describes the challenges of the explorers from the 1500s.

• It shows readers what the swamps and waterways looked like.

• It shows the routes the explorers from the 1500s took during their explorations.

• It explains the conflicts between the Native Americans and the explorers.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

How does the Table of Contents on p4-p5 contribute meaning to the text?

• It shows the topics of the book and the page numbers where they are found.

• It describes the animals of Florida.

• It explains why Florida is a beautiful and unique state.

• It shows where Tampa Bay is located.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

On p.7, how does the text box #4, of Everglades National Park, contribute meaning to the text?

• It shows where Everglades National Park is found in Florida.

• It introduces the topic to readers.

• It describes the Everglades National Park and why it is important.

• It shows a picture of a rare bird.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

How does the pie graph on p.21 contribute meaning to the text? Choose 2 responses.

• It introduces the topic to readers.

• It provides more detail about the Florida elected officials and shows percentages of ethnic groups.

• It shows where elected officials in Florida live.

• It describes the jobs of elected officials.

• It allows readers to compare information in a visual way.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

How do you feel you did on this classwork activity?

• I think I got them all correct.

• I think I only missed one or two.

• I think I missed three or four.

• I think I missed five or more.

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CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4B