Storm Warriors - Nicole Privett | Library

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What does the word clammy mean in the sentence below? The sick girl's hands felt cold and clammy.

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What does the word secured mean in the sentence below? While in the car, the child was secured with a special car seat.

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What does the word squalling mean in the sentence below? The hungry baby was squalling for her bottle.

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What does the word critical mean in the sentence below? The news report gave critical information about the upcoming election.

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What does the word demolished mean in the sentence below? The bulldozer demolished the old building.

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What is the meaning of the Greek/Latin root "rupt?" (Hint: think of the words erupt, interrupt, disrupt)

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What is the meaning of the Greek/Latin root "tele?" (Hint: think of words like telephone, telegram, television)

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What is the meaning of the Greek/Latin root "scrib?"

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What is the meaning of the Greek/Latin root "photo?"

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The first paragraph is written in what point-of-view?

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The rest of the story, after the first paragraph, is written in what point-of-view?

Read these sentences from the passage.

"It was unthinkable, what these men were doing. Violence swirled around us - a deadly, churning mix of wind and sea And these two surfmen were walking into it."

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What conclusion can the reader draw from the passage above?

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If the author had chosen one of the experienced surfmen as the narrator, the mood of the passage would be very different. An experienced surfman would sound...

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The reader can infer that the child is frightened because he

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Which quotation shows that Nathan starts to feel useful as a surfman's helper?

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Which quotation from the story is evidence that someone encourages Nathan?

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What can the reader infer about Nathan after reading this passage?

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Using a COMPLETE SENTENCE, what can you infer about the relationship between Mrs. Gardiner and the captain?

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Make an inference about Nathan's future as a surfman. Do you think he will make it? Why or why not? (USE TEXT EVIDENCE AND COMPLETE SENTENCES TO ANSWER THE QUESTION)