Exploring the Great Barrier Reef

What is the definition of the word delicate as used in paragraph 4?

• easy to hurt or break

• very fine in texture

• easily broken or damaged; fragile

• physically weak

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Read the question. Restate the question and answer it.

How can the reader describe Maya's personality?

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

How did Maya and her mother travel to the Great Barrier Reef?

• flew on an airplane

• traveled by train

• walked

• rode a bus

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the main purpose of Maya's mom's trip to the Great Barrier Reef?

• To go on a family vacation

• To teach Maya how to swim

• To conduct marine biology research

• To take underwater photographs

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which sentence best supports the idea that Maya is eager to learn?

• ...Mom and I were going on a big adventure to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia,

  (paragraph 1)

• "Maya, don't forget to pack your sunscreen and underwater camera," Mom reminded me... (paragraph 2)

• Mom smiled. "Yes, sweetie, and if we're lucky, we might even spot an manta ray.

  (paragraph 4)

• I couldn't wait to see it all through my own eyes and maybe even help Mom with her research.

  (paragraph 5)

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the definition of accent as used in paragraph 8?

• a distinct emphasis given to a syllable or word in speech by stress or pitch

• A way of speaking a language that is typical of people from a particular area

• a special or particular emphasis

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Read the question below.

How can the reader describe Maya's personality? Support your answer using evidence from the text.

Write a response to the question using the RACE strategy.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What important rule does Reef Ranger Tom explain about the coral?

• You should take apieces of coral as souvenirs.

• It's okay to touch the coral if your hands are clean.

• Even a single touch can harm the coral.

• The coral is only sensitive at night.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Read the question and response.

Question: How can the reader describe Maya's personality? Support your answer using evidence from the text.

Response: Maya is curious. In the story, she says "I've been waiting for this my whole life!" This shows she really wants to see the reef and learn more about it.

Based on the rubric, this response is scored a ___

• 0

• 1

• 2

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Justify the score using the rubric.