5th - Reading L21 Interrupted Journey questions Flashcards
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What is the authors perspective about the work Max and his mother do? How do you know?
She thinks it is important. She describes why it is vital
What causes the turtles to become confused and have difficulty swimming
The water temperature was dropped too low for the Kemps Ridley Turtle
What details of the author give to describe where the turtle is found
A blustery day on Ellis Landon beach. Wind stings max’s face like needles because it is cold.
How do you know that maxes receive special training about what to do after discovering a stranded turtle
The author describes the steps Max takes protect turtle. He moves the turtle above the high tide Matt Mark, he finds seaweed
Why must the turtle be brought out of the cold, Stunned condition
If you can’t eat or move properly it would probably die
Why do you think the author doesn’t immediately tell the reader whether the turtle has survived
To make it suspenseful and interesting
Why does Howard crown believe yellow blue may be alive even though it appears lifeless? Why his body temperature and a low rate less of a problem for the turtle and some other animals
It’s a reptile and reptiles move more slowly in the cold with the little heart rate is okay because it’s a reptile
How does the author of humor to the first paragraph on page 548? Why do you think she does this
She includes details about Howard Crom holding the turtle against his ear like a rock
What text structure does the author used to organize her information? How does the structure affect the text
She uses chronological time order to show the sequence of events. Time Order makes it easy
Using the map and scale on page 550, about how far is yellow blues jet flight from Boston Massachusetts to marathon Florida
558 miles
What will this section of the text be about how do you know
It will be about yellow blues release,
Would you enjoy staying at the harbor motel? Explain why we’re not
No
How can you tell that the author was in favor of yellow-blue’s release
She uses the word exciting to describe it
What threats my yellow blue face while swimming to the Sargasso Sea?
Cold waters and predators
Why is the cove off content Key The perfect place to release yellow blue
It’s in a hidden harbor
What is the authors purpose for writing the section
To inform the readers about efforts to save turtles
