Abby Sunderland

Parents of Rescued Teenager Abby Sunderland Accused of Risking Her Life

is a (5Ws and the H).

• news report

• editorial

• central idea

• sports report

"Parents of Rescued Teenage Sailor Abby Sunderland Accused of Risking Her Life" is an example of

• a tv interview

• an online news article

• an editorial

The purpose of the online news article, "Parents of Rescued Teenage Sailor Abby Sunderland Accused of Risking Her Life" is

• to persuade and express thoughts

• to entertain

• to inform

What is the central idea of the online news article "Parents of Rescued Teenage Sailor Abby Sunderland Accused of Risking Her Life"?

• It's a parent's responsibility to protect his/her life.

• Abby's family thinks that she was capable of making the trip.

• There is a debate about whether or not Abby should have been allowed to go on her trip.

Select two: Which of the following contain a central idea?

• The tv interview "Was Abby Too Young to Sail".

• The editorial "Ship of Fools".

• The online news article "Parents of Rescued Teenage Sailor Abby Sunderland Accused of Risking Her Life"

What is the central idea of the tv interview "Was Abby Too Young to Sail?"?

• There is a debate about whether or not Abby should have been allowed to sail solo.

• Abby's parents believe she was capable of making the sailing trip

• Abby's parents should have protected her.

Why did Abby Sunderland head out on her voyage?

• Abby wanted to complete a voyage that her brother Zac had not been able to complete.

• Abby wanted to prove to her parents that she was as good a sailor as her brother.

• Abby wanted to be the youngest person ever to sail around the world solo.

• Abby was trying to make the fastest solo voyage around the world.

What is the main opinion of the author of the essay about Abby's voyage?

• Abby's parents should feel proud of her accomplishment.

• Abby's parents were foolish to let her risk her life.

• Abby's parents should have supported her more.

• Abby's parents were very brave to let her go.

"Parents of Rescued Teenage Sailor Abby Sunderland Accused of Risking Her Life" is an example of

• An editorial

• An online news article

• A tv interview

• A documentary

Which words best describe how Abby's father felt after her rescue?

• Sad and guilty

• Relieved and embarassed

• Frustrated and sad

• Relieved and proud