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Name: _________________________________________ Annotating TextCommon Core R.1
Mark It Up!As you read “What Happened to This Colony?,” use the symbols below to mark up the article in your magazine. Then complete each section below.
Main Idea of Each Section Unfamiliar WordsUse a dictionary to define any challenging words.
What I VisualizeChoose your favorite part of the article. Then draw
and label what you pictured when you read it.
QuestionsWrite any questions you have about the text, or jot
down any ideas you’d like to learn more about.
Introduction:
“A Rough Start”:
“Digging for Clues”:
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Text-Marking SymbolsSymbol:
Meaning: Main idea Unfamiliar word What I visualize?
Question
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Case File: Death of King Tut
Analyzing EvidenceCommon Core R.8
Crack the CaseRead the article “What Killed King Tut?” Then use evidence from the article to complete the case file below.
How Did king tut die? Based on the evidence, I think
because
Evidence: Describe the clues that archaeologists have gathered about King Tut.
This clue is important because This clue is important because
This clue is important because This clue is important because
clue 4:clue 3:
clue 2:clue 1:
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Close-Reading Questions
1. Describe what John White found when he returned to Roanoke.
2. Why weren’t the colonists welcomed by the Native people of Roanoke?
3. What do you think happened to the settlers of Roanoke? Support your response with text evidence.
Refer to “What Happened to This Colony?” to respond to the questions below. Reread the article to find details that support your answers. Remember to write in complete sentences.
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Close-Reading Questions
1. How do the paragraphs in the section “Mummy Mystery” relate to each other?
2. What evidence led Zahi Hawass to believe that King Tut was not healthy?
3. Explain Christopher Naunton’s theory on King Tut’s death.
Refer to “What Killed King Tut?” to respond to the questions below. Reread the article to find details that support your answers. Remember to write in complete sentences.
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Be a Quiz Whiz!For each question below, fill in the circle next to the correct answer.
What Happened to This Colony? Pages 2-3
1 What is the main idea of the article?A John White left Roanoke to get supplies.B English colonists settled Roanoke.C No one knows what happened to the colony
of Roanoke.D Native Americans traded for English pottery.
2 Why were Native Americans in the area not welcoming to the Roanoke colonists?A They didn’t want to give colonists their food.B English explorers had attacked them before.C They wanted the colonists to move to Site X.D The colonists had nothing to trade.
3 The section “Digging for Clues” describes artifacts that may suggest ___.A John White never returned to RoanokeB the colonists died at RoanokeC John White rebuilt the Roanoke colonyD the colonists split up and moved away
What Killed King Tut? Pages 4-5
4 Which theory about King Tut’s death has been disproved? A He got sick and died from malaria.B A bone disease killed him. C He died from a blow to his head. D He was killed in a chariot crash.
5 Which detail states Chris Naunton’s theory about King Tut’s death?A “They concluded that Tut was killed by a
blow to the head . . .”B “He believes the king got an infection from
his broken leg, and his many ailments left him too weak to fight it.”
C “He thinks a chariot accident could have crushed the young pharaoh’s ribs and heart.”
D “The scans taken of King Tut’s mummy in 2005 didn’t just tell us about his health.”
6 In 2005, detailed scans of King Tut’s mummy revealed that ___.A someone hit him in the headB he was sick with malariaC his left leg was brokenD he was first buried in the Pyramids of Giza
The World’s Most Mysterious Places Page 6
7 Which place on the map was made by humans?A Mesa VerdeB Eye of the SaharaC Cave of CrystalsD Lake Hillier
8 The Cave of Crystals is located on which continent?A AsiaB AfricaC AustraliaD North America
Is Bigfoot Real? Page 7
9 Part A What does Laura Krantz think would be the best evidence that Bigfoot exists?A a new videoB an eyewitnessC footprintsD a body
10 Part B Which detail best supports the answer to question 9?A “Over the past 24 years, I’ve examined more
than 300 huge footprints . . .”B “First of all, Bigfoot believers are lacking
the most important piece of proof: a living creature, a body, or even a body part . . . ”
C “Even an eyewitness account isn’t enough evidence by itself.”
D “If Bigfoot was out there, we’d have better photos or video evidence by now . . . ”
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Name: ___________________________________________ Common Core W.1Opinion Writing
Plan an EssayIn this week’s debate, you read about Bigfoot. Do you think Bigfoot is real? Use the graphic organizer to plan a five-paragraph essay that explains your opinion. Then write your essay on another sheet of paper.
IntroductionTell readers about the topic and state your opinion. Assume that they haven’t read the debate.
ReasonsCome up with three reasons that support your view.
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EvidenceNote facts or examples that support your reasons.
ConclusionSummarize your opinion. You might end with a question or a suggestion for your readers.
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