ENGLISH--Flames Activities
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25 questions
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Using the following paragraph from page 6, give one detail that describes how we know that life was hard for immigrants in NYC in 1911.
"But newcomers quickly learned that things were not as rosy as they had expected. Life was tough. Families had to cram into tiny apartments. Most worked long hours in dangerous jobs for little pay. Feeding their families was a constant struggle."
Using the following paragraph from page 6, give one detail that describes how we know that life was hard for immigrants in NYC in 1911.
"But newcomers quickly learned that things were not as rosy as they had expected. Life was tough. Families had to cram into tiny apartments. Most worked long hours in dangerous jobs for little pay. Feeding their families was a constant struggle."
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Based on the details provided in the "How do you know?" column, what is the main idea of the section titled "Death Trap"?
Based on the details provided in the "How do you know?" column, what is the main idea of the section titled "Death Trap"?
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Using the following paragraph from page 7, give one detail that describes how we know that the Triangle factory was a dangerous place to work.
"A fire during the day would be a disaster. Workers were jammed elbow to elbow amid heavy machines. This would make it nearly impossible to escape quickly. Even worse, there were only two narrow staircases leading to the street. City inspectors had reported these unsafe conditions, but Blanck and Harris did nothing."
Using the following paragraph from page 7, give one detail that describes how we know that the Triangle factory was a dangerous place to work.
"A fire during the day would be a disaster. Workers were jammed elbow to elbow amid heavy machines. This would make it nearly impossible to escape quickly. Even worse, there were only two narrow staircases leading to the street. City inspectors had reported these unsafe conditions, but Blanck and Harris did nothing."
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Based on the details provided in the "How do you know?" column, what is the main idea of the sections titled "Precious Seconds" and "Trapped in the Blaze"?
Based on the details provided in the "How do you know?" column, what is the main idea of the sections titled "Precious Seconds" and "Trapped in the Blaze"?
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Using the following paragraph from page 7, give one detail that describes how we know that the Triangle factory fire horrified and enraged the public.
"News of the fire spread across New York. Many people were angry when they heard about it. This tragedy could have been prevented. How many people would still be alive if the door had not been locked? If the factory had fire safety features? If the Triangle owners had ever bothered to have a fire drill?"
Using the following paragraph from page 7, give one detail that describes how we know that the Triangle factory fire horrified and enraged the public.
"News of the fire spread across New York. Many people were angry when they heard about it. This tragedy could have been prevented. How many people would still be alive if the door had not been locked? If the factory had fire safety features? If the Triangle owners had ever bothered to have a fire drill?"
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Based on the details provided in the "How do you know?" column, what is the main idea of the section titled "The Legacy"?
Based on the details provided in the "How do you know?" column, what is the main idea of the section titled "The Legacy"?
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What is the main purpose of the article?
What is the main purpose of the article?
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On page 5, the author describes Katie Weiner's experience in the factory fire. What details does she include to help you picture the scene in your mind?
On page 5, the author describes Katie Weiner's experience in the factory fire. What details does she include to help you picture the scene in your mind?
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In the section “Death Trap” (beginning on page 6), the author uses the compare-and-contrast text structure. What two things does the author compare? Explain your answer using examples.
In the section “Death Trap” (beginning on page 6), the author uses the compare-and-contrast text structure. What two things does the author compare? Explain your answer using examples.
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Which text structure does the author mainly use in the section “Frantic Workers”? Explain how you know and which words and phrases give you clues about the structure.
Which text structure does the author mainly use in the section “Frantic Workers”? Explain how you know and which words and phrases give you clues about the structure.
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In the section “Trapped in the Blaze,” the author describes a serious problem and how Katie chose to solve it. On the lines below, write the problem Katie faced and her solution.
In the section “Trapped in the Blaze,” the author describes a serious problem and how Katie chose to solve it. On the lines below, write the problem Katie faced and her solution.
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In the section “The Legacy,” the author explains how the Triangle factory fire changed America for the better. On the lines below, give two positive effects of how people responded after the fire.
In the section “The Legacy,” the author explains how the Triangle factory fire changed America for the better. On the lines below, give two positive effects of how people responded after the fire.
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Define: "flammable"
Define: "flammable"
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Define: "frantic"
Define: "frantic"
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Define: "garment"
Define: "garment"
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Define: "inferno"
Define: "inferno"
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Define: "solemn"
Define: "solemn"
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Match the vocabulary word with the definition
Match the vocabulary word with the definition
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
solemn | arrow_right_alt | easily set on fire |
garment | arrow_right_alt | wild with fear or worry |
inferno | arrow_right_alt | an item of clothing |
flammable | arrow_right_alt | a large fire that is out of control |
frantic | arrow_right_alt | Formal, not smiling, serious |
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Based on the first section of the article, why did children like Katie need to work?
Based on the first section of the article, why did children like Katie need to work?
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Reread the section "Death Trap." Name two ways in which working at the Triangle Waist Company was difficult and unfair to workers.
Reread the section "Death Trap." Name two ways in which working at the Triangle Waist Company was difficult and unfair to workers.
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In the second "Fire Hazards," what made the Triangle factory especially unsafe?
In the second "Fire Hazards," what made the Triangle factory especially unsafe?
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Reread the sections "Frantic Workers" and "Precious Seconds." Why was there so much confusion as people tried to escape the factory?
Reread the sections "Frantic Workers" and "Precious Seconds." Why was there so much confusion as people tried to escape the factory?
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In the section, "Trapped in the Blaze," how did Katie escape the factory fire?
In the section, "Trapped in the Blaze," how did Katie escape the factory fire?
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Reread the sections, "The Trial" and "The Legacy." How did people react to the fire?
Reread the sections, "The Trial" and "The Legacy." How did people react to the fire?
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What were the consequences of the Triangle factory fire?
What were the consequences of the Triangle factory fire?