WorksheetsOur Beautiful Town is Gone
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 31mins
The article is mainly about-
the history of Paradise, California
how wildfires have changed over time
wildfires around America
how people in Paradise reacted to the wildfire
Which is true of the people who first built Paradise in the 1800's?
Many became rich from the gold they found
They enjoyed living in the California wilderness
They enjoyed eating pancakes at Debbies Restaurant
They liked living in a large bustling town.
What has caused wildfires to become harder to fight in recent years?
cooler temperatures
bustling towns
electrical wires
climate change
Which phrase from the story supports that climate change is the reason that wildfires have gotten worse?
"sparks from a faulty electrical wires had ignited dry grass on a remote hill"
"the smoldering brush quickly exploded into a raging wall of flames"
"the weather around the Earth has been getting hotter and less predictable"
They built new town, places like Paradise"
The wildfire was able to spread across the Feather River because of the-
dry grass
tall trees
wet ground
strong wind
Why did some people abandon their cars during the fire?
Roads were blocked
Their cars were to full
They didn't want their cars to catch on fire
They didn't know where they were going
What conclusion can you draw from "Our Beautiful Town is Gone"
People survive disasters only when they focus on their own safety
People in Paradise helped each other get through a difficult time
Forest fires are unusual in California
Forest fires are impossible to contain
What was the first sign of the wildfire for people living in paradise?
burning buildings
blocked roads
sparks
smoke
Climate change has made wildfires-
easier to manage
harder to control
more predictable
much brighter
What does the word abandoned mean in the phrase "cars were abandoned by terrified drivers"?
set on fire
broken
left behind
cleaned
Main idea is-
the gist of the story
the central or most important idea the writer want to communicate to the reader
why you need to read the story closely
Supporting evidence is-
what the story is all about
retelling the main idea of the text in your own way
a piece of information that supports the central/main idea
Summary
retelling the main ideas of the text in your own words
a piece of information that supports the main idea
what the story is mainly about
Topic
what is happening in the text
who or what the text is about
a piece of information that does not support the main idea
What is the main idea of of the section titled "Grueling Fight"?
The heat was unbearable
As they tried to take refuge from the flames people faced terrifying conditions
Flames continued growing closer
Which detail supports the idea that before November 2018, Paradise was a very lively fun town?
Many people lived in Paradise.
Kids enjoyed hiking, fishing and eating pancakes at their favorite restaurant.
The burning wood ignited dozens of fires
What is the section "Beloved Things" mainly about?
Trying to escape quickly became difficult or impossible
Even after losing their town and homes the people of Paradise remain resilient and hopeful
Cars were slowed down by traffic jams and roads were blocked
Many didn't know if their beloved ones had escaped
