2.4 - Get the Facts Comp.

Which of these words means someone who studies the weather?

• meteorologist

• dentist

• responder

• perfectionist

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is a synonym for accurate in this sentence? The story about the storm was accurate.

• correct

• sunken

• corridor

• accepted

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.1.4A

What does the word instruments most likely mean in this sentence? The scientists used instruments that were carried aloft by a balloon.

• careful planning

• measurement tools

• special outfits

• shimmering clouds

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word threat mean in this sentence? The threat of a snowstorm made the family stay home.

• day off from school

• cold weather

• possible danger

• difficult driving

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What weather event did Principal Hart announce?

• a tor

• a tornado warning

• a tornado watch

• a rainy afternoon

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which of these is an opinion from the play?

• Because she is on television, Ms. Samms predictions should be right.

• Yara has a soccer game scheduled for that afternoon.

• Principal Hart made an announcement about a tornado watch.

• Ms. Samms is a meteorologist, which means she studies weather.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

What is a tornado warning?

• a tornado has already hit the school

• a tornado has actually been seen

• a tornado might happen soon

• a tornado is still a funnel cloud

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What did Principal Hart mean by “tornado procedures”?

• things that students and teachers must do

• special ways the school has been protected

• how to report a tornado to the television station

• methods used to predict where tornadoes will happen

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Why is Yara interested in the weather forecast?

• She wants to be a meteorologist when she grows up.

• She is interested in meeting Ms. Samms.

• She has a soccer game that afternoon.

• She wants to be on television.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is a synonym for minimize in this sentence? You can minimize storm damage by planning ahead.

• expect

• peddle

• mistake

• reduce

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C