Analyzing Author's Tone and Perspectives

What is the central idea of the article?

• Elk Glen was always destined to become a modern technology center

• Some residents want more expansion to keep up with neighboring cities.

• The transformation of Elk Glen highlights the struggle between progress and preservation.

• Environmentalists have completely stopped development in Elk Glen.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Justify your answer:

Why does the author include quotes from both residents and officials?

• To explain why developers always make the best decisions

• To show how everyone in Elk Glen agrees with the changes

• To emphasize the scientific benefits of urban expansion

• To present multiple perspectives on the consequences of development

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

Justify your answer: Provide textual evidence.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the best definition of the word “hemmed in” as used in paragraph 6?

• Encouraged to grow

• Surrounded and restricted

• Comforted by change

• Transferred to new jobs

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Justify your answer: Provide Textual Evidence

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

How does the author’s tone in the first paragraph help set the stage for the article?

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Write a brief objective summary of the article.
Your response should include:

• The main conflict or issue

• At least one perspective from a resident and one from an official

• The author's overall message or conclusion

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10