Story graphs

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What is a story graph?

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A visual representation of a story's events, showing how the distance or speed changes over time.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What does the slope of a line on a story graph represent?

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The slope represents the speed of the object; a steeper slope indicates a faster speed.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a horizontal line on a story graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest or not changing its position.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

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What does a decreasing line on a story graph indicate?

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A decreasing line indicates that the object is slowing down or moving backward.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

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How can you determine the total distance covered from a story graph?

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By calculating the area under the graph or summing the distances represented by the segments.

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What does a vertical line on a story graph represent?

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A vertical line indicates an instantaneous change in position, which is not physically possible in real scenarios.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the significance of the y-axis on a story graph?

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The y-axis typically represents distance or position.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What is the significance of the x-axis on a story graph?

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The x-axis typically represents time.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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How do you identify the fastest runner on a story graph?

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The fastest runner is represented by the steepest slope on the graph.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does it mean if a graph has a curve?

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A curve indicates that the speed is changing; the object is accelerating or decelerating.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4