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PC ELA Hurricanes 3

Hurricanes Section 3

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Why didn't Barry's family leave New Orleans before the hurricane? Cleo was too sick to take a long car ride.
How did Barry and his family prepare for Hurricane Katrina?
Why was Barry worried about his family and neighbors? He was unsure if his family and neighbors evacuated before Hurricane Katrina.
Which descriptive words are being used by the author to describe the wind, and the rain in the excerpt? Howled and hammered
Why did the author use descriptive words in I Survived Hurricane Katrina? To help the reader understand the danger that Barry was experiencing.
Which words does the author use to convey Barry's fear and anxiety during the storm? "lost and alone," "clinging to an oak tree for dear life," "shaking now. Tears stung his eyes,"
Which detail from the text illustrate the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in Barry's neighborhood? Barry saw jagged hunks of wood, shattered glass
How did Barry feel about Akivo? Barry feels a deep connection to Akivo, almost like a brother.
Which details from the text let you know how Barry feels about Akivo? It was almost like Akivo was his brother
How does Barry react when Abe and his dog, Cruz approach? Barry exhibits physical and emotional signs of fear when Abe and Cruz come near.
Which detail from the text best supports how Barry acts when Abe and his dog, Cruz approach? The hairs on Barry’s arms stood up straight.
What does the author mean by saying that Barry is a believer? Barry has confidence in himself and his ability to win the contest.
How does Barry feel about where he lives? Barry has a deep sense of belonging to his neighborhood, considering it home.
Which detail best supports how Barry feels about where he lives? "The Lower Nine was home. And that was that."
What role does Barry's family history play in developing his attachment to the Lower Nine neighborhood? It shows that Barry is proud of his family's long-standing presence in the neighborhood.
In I Survived Hurricane Katrina, the text states the setting as the Lower Ninth Ward, New Orleans. What new information does the text give the reader about the setting? The setting is one of the city's poorest neighborhoods.
Think about the characters in, "I Survived Hurricane Katrina" Match the character with the action. Barry helped board up the windows
Think about the characters in, "I Survived Hurricane Katrina" Match the character with the action. Dad sang Blueberry Hill When He Got Nervous
Think about the characters in, "I Survived Hurricane Katrina" Match the character with the action. Mom baked when she got anxious
Think about the characters in, "I Survived Hurricane Katrina" Match the character with the action. Cleo got sick and threw up in the car
Think about the characters in, "I Survived Hurricane Katrina" Match the character with the action. Abe bullied Barry and his friends
Think about the characters in, "I Survived Hurricane Katrina" Match the character with the action. Uncle Dave kept his business open instead of packing up and evacuating
Created by: Lisa May
 

 



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