The Great Barrier Reef
Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?
Off the coast of Australia
What question does an adverb of manner answer?
How
What sound does the silent "e" usually make the vowel before it say?
Its name, or the long vowel sound
What should you do before listening to a recording to answer questions?
Preview the questions
What is a problem in a story?
A conflict or challenge faced by the characters
Name one animal that lives in the Great Barrier Reef.
Coral, clownfish, sea turtles, etc.
Identify the adverb in this sentence:
"She runs quickly to catch the bus."
quickly
Change this word into one with a silent "e": "hop."
hope
In listening comprehension, why is it helpful to listen twice?
To catch details missed the first time
What is a solution in a story?
How the problem is solved or resolved
Why is the Great Barrier Reef important to the environment?
It provides habitat for marine life and protects coastlines.
What type of adverb is used in this sentence:
"He rarely forgets his homework"?
Adverb of frequency
Identify the rule of silent "e" in this word: "have."
The silent "e" doesn’t make the vowel long when the word ends in “v.”
Name one example of a problem solved by Doctors Without Borders.
Providing clean water after a natural disaster (answers may very)
In “Doctors Without Borders,” name one problem the organization helps solve.
Providing medical care in emergencies
What is one threat to the Great Barrier Reef?
Coral bleaching, pollution, overfishing
Place the adverb "always" in the correct position:
"She does her homework on time."
She always does her homework on time.
How does the silent "e" change the meaning of "rid" and "ride"?
"Rid" means to remove; "ride" means to travel on something like a bike.
How can you reflect on your listening to improve next time?
Think about what went well and what was difficult.
Give an example of an internal problem a character might face.
Feeling afraid of speaking in public
What research skills can help us better understand a text like the one about the Great Barrier Reef?
Scanning for information, using prior knowledge
Identify the adverb and explain what it modifies:
"The cake was extremely delicious."
extremely; modifies the adjective "delicious"
Name one exception to the silent "e" rule where the vowel is not long.
Words like "give" or "live" (there are more)
In a listening task, what key information should you focus on when answering questions?
Details that answer who, what, where, when, why, and how
Why is it important to identify the problem and solution when reading a story?
It helps us understand the main idea and how the story progresses.