"Don't Fear the Bermuda Triangle" Questions

What is the main idea of the text?

• There are many unexplainable mysteries surrounding the Bermuda Triangle.

• The Bermuda Triangle is more difficult to travel over than other parts of the ocean.

• Many people think the Bermuda Triangle is dangerous, but math shows it is no more dangerous than other areas.

• Statisticians want to show that the Bermuda Triangle is an important place to study, but many people refuse to go there.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which TWO statements describe the relationship between the missing planes and the Bermuda Triangle?

• The planes went missing because they flew over the Bermuda Triangle.

• The planes went missing, so people thought it was because of the Bermuda Triangle.

• The planes went missing for reasons that are known to statisticians.

• The planes went missing, but not because they flew over the Bermuda Triangle.

• The planes went missing somewhere other than the Bermuda Triangle.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the most likely reason that the author included a rhetorical question in the last paragraph?

• To provoke thought and engage the reader.
• To distract from the main argument.
• To summarize the controlling idea.

• To provide a definitive answer.

Who is the intended audience for this passage?

• Children under 12
• General readers or students.
• Professional researchers
• Ocean Experts

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why did the author use direct address in "Don't Fear the Bermuda Triangle"

• To confuse the reader about the topic.
• To provide a historical background on the Bermuda Triangle.
• To criticize other authors' perspectives on the subject.
• To engage the reader and make the message relatable.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

The author uses a categorical organizational structure in the selection most likely to

• demonstrate different ways to think about ocean exploration

• show solutions for the travelers of the Bermuda Triangle

• limit the scope of discussion to experts

• group together ideas based on evidence

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5