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Science News Weekly: Why is America Running Out of Water?

Last updated about 4 years ago

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As this is our first SNW, I've chosen the article for you to read. You can either read the article below, or if you would like to read the article in a separate tab so you don't have to constantly scroll up and down, here is the link to the article: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/03/partner-content-americas-looming-water-crisis/

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Article Topic (What is the article about? Use)

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Article Title and Author (Include the url link to the article here.)

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Name 3 things you expect to learn and make a prediction about the article. (Write in full sentences.)

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What is the main idea of the article? (Do NOT copy and paste your answer.)

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List the 5 words that you are not familiar with and their definition. If there are no words you have trouble with, then list and define 5 terms that are necessary to understand the article.

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Write your summary in a 4-5 sentence paragraph. (Saying "this is what the article is about" or anything similar does NOT count as a sentence. Please do not copy and paste from the article.)

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What is the inquiry that the article seeks to answer? (Hint: look at the title.)

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What is the source of the article? How do you know you can trust it?

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What did you find interesting about your article? (Complete sentences and again, no "I don't know" or "it was an assignment" answers.)

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How does the article relate to what you have experienced or learned about in the world or class? (Complete sentences.)

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Write your claim. (One sentence-this is the main idea of your article.)

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Write your evidence. (At least 2 sentences.)

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Write your reasoning. (At least 3 sentences-how does your evidence link back to your claim?)