The Leaning Tower of Pizza

Look at the article "Still Standing: Leaning Tower of Pisa" in your Emoji, Pisa and Birds, Oh My! magazine.

What does the picture on page 30 show?

• where Pisa is located

• the purpose of the tower

• how to get there

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Look at the article "Still Standing: Leaning Tower of Pisa" in your Emoji, Pisa and Birds, Oh My! magazine.

Why did the tower start to lean?

• it was too big

• the soil was too soft

• the builders did not fix it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Look at the article "Still Standing: Leaning Tower of Pisa" in your Emoji, Pisa and Birds, Oh My! magazine.

How do you know that the builders made the problem worse?

• they took too long to build it

• they kept adding more layers

• it was too close to other buildings

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Listen to the text and then answer the question. 

What is the main idea?

• houses can be large or small

• they can survive hot or cold weather

• building with straw is more popular lately

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Give TWO reasons why straw is becoming more popular for building a home.

• it costs less to build

• it is easier to make

• it is a renewable resource

• it contains more toxins

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2