The Importance of Water in Society Unit 8

What is the primary role of water in human societies?

• To provide a habitat for fish

• To support agriculture and food production

• To create recreational spaces

• To generate electricity

How does the setting of a story influence the plot when water is a central theme?

• It determines the number of characters

• It shapes the challenges characters face, such as drought or floods

• It dictates the length of the story

• It decides the genre of the story

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

Analyze how a conflict involving water scarcity might develop in a story. What could be a potential resolution?

• Characters ignore the problem

• Characters move to a different location

• Characters work together to find a sustainable water source

• Characters give up on finding a solution

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CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following best summarizes the theme of a story where water is a symbol of life and renewal?

• Water is dangerous and should be avoided

• Water is a resource that should be controlled

• Water represents hope and new beginnings

• Water is only important for plants

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CCSS.RL.5.2

Explain how the use of figurative language, such as metaphors, can enhance the meaning of water in literature.

• It makes the text longer

• It confuses the reader

• It creates vivid imagery and deeper understanding

• It simplifies the text

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.5.5A

What is the central idea of a passage that discusses the impact of water pollution on communities?

• Water pollution is a minor issue

• Water pollution affects only marine life

• Water pollution has significant health and economic impacts on communities

• Water pollution is easily reversible

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CCSS.RI.5.2

Track the development of an argument in a text that claims water conservation is essential. What evidence might support this claim?

• Water is abundant and never runs out

• Water conservation saves money and resources

• Water conservation is unnecessary

• Water conservation is only for farmers

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CCSS.RI.5.8

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "aquifer" in the sentence: "The town relied on the aquifer for its water supply during the dry season."

• A type of plant

• A water storage tank

• An underground layer of water-bearing rock

• A weather pattern

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.5.4A

Explain how the theme of survival is developed in a story where characters must find water in a desert.

• Characters give up quickly

• Characters rely on technology alone

• Characters use their skills and knowledge to locate water

• Characters ignore the need for water

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CCSS.RL.5.2

Analyze how the event of a flood might change the characterization of a protagonist in a story.

• The protagonist becomes more selfish

• The protagonist learns to appreciate community and teamwork

• The protagonist decides to move away

• The protagonist becomes a villain

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CCSS.RL.5.2