It's All In The Wind

What genre is this text?

• Biography

• Expository

• Fable

• Historical Fiction

What does EXPOSITORY mean?

• It gives us facts and information about a topic.

• It is a story with characters, a problem, and a solution.

• The characters are not real but it includes historical events.

• It is funny and humorous.

Sailors used wind power for their boats. Wind power was also using for grinding grains and pumping water. What was the effect (the result)?

Remember to use the text (page 457) to help you!

• People were proud.

• Boats did not sink.

• The wind stopped blowing.

• Windmills were created.

What is the result of the windmill spinning around?

Use the text to help you (page 457)!

• It looks nice.

• The windmill produces energy.

• It spins other windmills.

• More people use windmills.

The text says "Wind, however, is a renewable resource." (page 458)

What is the meaning of RENEWABLE?

• It makes pollution.

• I can buy more at the grocery store.

• It can be replaced.

• There will always be a supply.

What is the MAIN IDEA of the section called "Wind Gets Stronger"?

• The wind blows harder all the time.

• People like wind power more than other types of power.

• Many places around the world are using wind power that produce lots of energy.

• Wind power is renewable.