Wetlands

Why does the author begin this selection...

• F To describe the various aspects of a wetland...

• G To offer reasons that readers...

• H To give important background information...

• J To encourage readers to become involved...

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is paragraph 2 mostly about?

• A How the Tantramar Wetlands were created

• B Why preserving freshwater wetlands is important

• C Why a nonprofit group works to conserve wetlands

• D How the Tantramar Wetlands Centre was constructed

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What do the words came to fruition mean in paragraph 2?

• F Became a reality

• G Grew in importance

• H Influenced others

• J Drew attention

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

• A To inform readers about the importance of wetlands

• B To advocate for more programs designed to...

• C To encourage young people to learn more about wetlands

• D To highlight a group of volunteers who help maintain wetlands

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

How does the author support the idea that Wetheads enjoy volunteering...

• F By describing the type the type of work students...

• G By including a quote from a student...

• H By explaining the importance of...

• J By mentioning an award that the students...

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which is the following is the best summary of the selection?

• A Al Smith, a retired biologist, was concerned...

• B The Tantramar Wetlands Centre was founded...

• C In 1997 retired biologist Al Smith had the idea to create...

• D Retired biologist Al Smith had the idea...

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The author emphasizes the idea that wetlands---

• F are an important source of freshwater

• G should be studied in high school

• H require maintenance by nonprofit...

• J will disappear if people don't work to...

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which sentence shows that the author believes that the Wetheads...

• A Every year more than 100 high school...

• B They learn how to paddle canoes, give oral presentations...

• C Through their enthusiasm and dedication,...

• D Wetheads are also trained how to place...

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6