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Close Reading & Critical Thinking “Trapped in a Cave” Skill Builder LL December 2021/January 2022 Name: Think About It! Directions: Read the article “Trapped in a Cave.” Then go back and reread sections to answer the questions below. We’ve started the first one for you. 1. Reread the first section of the article. Where and when does the story take place? Who is the story mainly about? The story takes place in 2. Reread the section “Good Friends.” Why did the boys think they were safe when they entered the cave? 3. In the section “Swirling Water,” what do you learn about Coach Ek? Continued on next page > ©2021 by Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved. Permission granted to teachers and subscribers to make copies of this page to distribute to their students.
Close Reading & Critical Thinking “Trapped in a Cave” Skill Builder LL December 2021/January 2022 Think About It!, p. 2 4. Reread the sections “Tragedy Strikes” and “The Rescue.” Pay attention to what the rescue workers did after the boys and their coach were found. What words would you use to describe the rescue workers? 5. Based on the section “Forever Changed,” what happened to the boys? How did the experience affect them? Critical-Thinking Question (a big question that makes you think): 6. The rescue workers who brought the Wild Boars to safety are often called heroes. Why do you think that is? Use details from the text in your answer. ©2021 by Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved. Permission granted to teachers and subscribers to make copies of this page to distribute to their students.