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4th ELA Day 1 Exit Ticket [Week of 2.22]

Last updated almost 5 years ago

2 questions

Directions: Use the text "Remembering Hurricane Katrina" to answer the following questions. When answering short response questions use RADD.

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Question 1

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Which text details BEST supports what Hector is doing in the story in the car?

Just a few days ago, Hurrican Katrina destroyed their homes and possesions, and they lost everything they owned, so now they are temporary residents of the Astrodome. 

"The storm delayed me but I'll be there soon. "I gingerly eased my car into the suddenly busy traffic. If felt good to know that I was making a difference again.

The next day, my friends joined me at our volunteer club-the Houston Helpers- and together we devised a plan. 

A torrential downpour of rain began beating against my windsheild as lightening flickered across the sky. 

Question 2

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On page 183 the narrator says "Three days later, after a Herculean effort on our part, the donation bins were overflowing with new toys!"
What does the word 'herculean' mean?

small

weak

loud

strong