ENGLISH--Flames Activities

Activity 1: Finding the Main Idea

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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."

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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"?

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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"?

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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?"

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What is the main purpose of the article?

Activity 2: Text Structures

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Activity 3: Vocabulary

Part 1: Use Google to define the following vocabulary words.

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Define: "flammable"

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Define: "frantic"

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Define: "garment"

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Define: "inferno"

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Define: "solemn"

Part 2: Now show you understand the definitions.

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Match the vocabulary word with the definition

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
frantic		easily set on fire
inferno

Activity 4: Think About it!

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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.

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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?

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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?

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ENGLISH--Flames Activities

Activity 1: Finding the Main Idea

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 sections titled "Precious Seconds" and "Trapped in the Blaze"?

What is the main purpose of the article?

Activity 2: Text Structures

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?

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.

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.

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 “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.

Activity 3: Vocabulary

Define: "flammable"

Define: "frantic"

Define: "garment"

Define: "inferno"

Define: "solemn"

Match the vocabulary word with the definition

Activity 4: Think About it!

Based on the first section of the article, why did children like Katie need to work?

Reread the section "Death Trap." Name two ways in which working at the Triangle Waist Company was difficult and unfair to workers.

In the second "Fire Hazards," what made the Triangle factory especially unsafe?

Reread the sections "Frantic Workers" and "Precious Seconds." Why was there so much confusion as people tried to escape the factory?

In the section, "Trapped in the Blaze," how did Katie escape the factory fire?

Reread the sections, "The Trial" and "The Legacy." How did people react to the fire?

What were the consequences of the Triangle factory fire?

Activity 1: Finding the Main Idea

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 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 section titled "The Legacy"?

What is the main purpose of the article?

Activity 2: Text Structures

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?

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.

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.

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 “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.

Activity 3: Vocabulary

Define: "flammable"

Define: "frantic"

Define: "garment"

Define: "inferno"

Define: "solemn"

Match the vocabulary word with the definition

Activity 4: Think About it!

Based on the first section of the article, why did children like Katie need to work?

Reread the section "Death Trap." Name two ways in which working at the Triangle Waist Company was difficult and unfair to workers.

In the second "Fire Hazards," what made the Triangle factory especially unsafe?

Reread the sections "Frantic Workers" and "Precious Seconds." Why was there so much confusion as people tried to escape the factory?

In the section, "Trapped in the Blaze," how did Katie escape the factory fire?

Reread the sections, "The Trial" and "The Legacy." How did people react to the fire?

What were the consequences of the Triangle factory fire?