I Survived the Superstorm

1 .What are the most likely reasons the author includes the map in the selection?

• to show where Breezy Point is located

• to show how the Superstorm formed.

• to show where Superstorm Sandy happened.

• to show the damage Superstorm Sandy caused.

• to show how Superstorm Sandy affected Elizabeth’s neighborhood.

2. Read this dictionary entry.

Devastating verb:

      1. to overwhelm    

      2.  to destroy or ruin

      3.  to overpower

      4.  to repair

Which definition of devastating  is used in paragraph 7?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

3. The author wrote this selection most likely to-

• provide facts about Hurricane Sandy and the damage it caused.

•   compare hurricane Sandy to other hurricanes.

• persuade people to prepare for hurricanes.

• describe what happens when a hurricane occurs.

4. The author includes a photograph on page 4 in the article to ---

• show the damage Hurricane Sandy caused.

• explain how Hurricane Sandy happened.

• persuade readers to help people who were hurt during the hurricane.

• give the location where Hurricane Sandy happened.

5. The section “Homecoming” is included to--

• describe how many homes were burned during the hurricane.

• describe what happened during the hurricane.

• describe how everything went back to normal.

• describe how life was for Elizabeth when she returned.

The pronunciation guide was given for the word fateful to—

• show the read what the word means

• tell the reader how to read the word

• tell the reader what the word means

• show the reader where to find the word

• Sandy by the Numbers.

• The Hurricane Hits

• Torn Apart

• Homecoming

8. Why did the author include the ideas in the section “The Hurricane Hits”?

• To encourage the reader to visit the East Coast.

• To emphasize the impact of Hurricane Sandy.

• To excite the reader about visiting places where hurricanes happened.

• To encourage the reader to research hurricanes.

9. The author organizes information in this article by ---

• explaining the steps of a hurricane.

• describing Hurricane Sandy before, during, and after it happened.

• telling about the events of the hurricane in order of importance

• explaining the good effects resulting from Hurricane Sandy.

10. Read the selection “I Survived the Superstorm,” Based on the information from the selection, write a response to the following:

Explain what the central idea of the selection is. Use specific evidence from the selection to support your answer. 

Write your response in the box provided.