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TALKING TO THE TEXT ACTIVITY

READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS THAT ACCOMPANY THE ARTICLE: ​Shrinking polar ice caused one-fifth of sea level rise By [|Erin Wayman] You will be reading this text in a way that will allow you to interact with the information so that you can develop a better understanding of a non-fiction text that you might normally. As you read you should circle words whose meaning you do not know. You should also underline difficult sentences. This will help you ask questions aimed at helping you understand what you are reading. Ask questions as if the writer is in the room with you. Then you will partner up with someone in class. Share the words you circled words, questions and summaries with each other. Look up any words neither of you understand and work together  to answer your questions. Together you will be better prepared for the Quia Quiz on the article linked below. 



=Part 2=

====Use the link below to go to a matching game using vocabulary you need to understand from this chapter.====

====Once it is loaded select that you want to be timed. Click on the instructions button to see how to play.====

====You should be able to submit a screenshot of your results. Keep playing until you get at least 8/12.====