"A problem can be something simple, such as not being able to mow a lawn, or something more complex, such as feeding a large number of people." (paragraph 1)
Which phrase gives a clue to the meaning of complex as it is used in the sentence?
Question 2
2.
Which phrase highlights the text structure in the passage?
Question 3
3.
Question 4
4.
Which two ways does the author use problem and solution text structure in the passage?
Question 5
5.
How does the author mainly organize the information in Two Weeks in Darkness?
Question 6
6.
Which two details from the text best support the answer to question 5?
Question 7
7.
Reread paragraph 7. How does the author organize the information in this paragraph?
Question 8
8.
What is the meaning of the word urgent as it is used in paragraph 7 of the passage?
Question 9
9.
Which detail from the text best helps the reader understand the meaning of urgent?
Question 10
10.
Choose the events from the article in order they happened.
feeding a large number of people
Choose a sentence that provides a clue to the meaning of the word hubs.
For students who love math or science, tutoring is a great chance to flex the mind muscles while giving something back.
Libraries are not just a place to find books to read anymore.
They are also hubs for helping students.
In many communities, the library offers a place to host a variety of assistance programs, such as tutoring.
What about helping children who aren't in school yet?
Many libraries have craft programs to build creativity and imagination.
Library staff welcome the extra hands of volunteers who help these children with their projects.
lists opportunities in a certain order
explains how young people can help
compares older and younger volunteers
identifies the many needs in a community
“Still, they had each other, . . .” (paragraph 2)
“Suddenly, on July 2, the boys heard a noise.” (paragraph 5)
“Pumping water out of the cave didn’t work . . .” (paragraph 7)
“Afterwards, Adun woke up in the hospital . . .” (paragraph 8)
