Video Discussion Questions
Behind the Scenes: “Our World Turned to Water”
1. Author Lauren Tarshis calls the flood in Louisiana “devastating.” What details in the first section of the video (0:10 to 0:48) help you understand how the flood was devastating?
It was the first major disaster after hurricane sandy.
2. According to Tarshis, why is it important to share stories of people who have gone through difficult experiences?
So that we an connect to thdm even though we are not living in louisiana.
3. How does the mood (or feeling) of the video shift starting at 4:30? Consider the narration, visuals, and music.
It feels encouraging that everybody can work together and fight the floods.
4. How does this shift in mood reflect one of the central ideas …show more content…
5. Part A. Choose the word that best describes the tone of the sidebar “Flash Flood: How to Stay Safe” on page 9. (We defined the choices for you.)
Grim gloomy or worried and very serious
Instructive
Providing knowledge or information
Playful fun and not serious
Skeptical
Doubtful, questioning
Part B The word I chose in question 2 best describes the tone of the sidebar because
the writer sounds like she doesn’t think following the advice in the sidebar can really help you stay safe.
the sidebar talks about a serious subject in a fun way.
the writer presents information and advice about how to stay safe in a straightforward, clear, and unemotional way.
6. Part A. Choose the word that best describes the author’s tone in the sections “What Can I Do?” and “That’s Just Stuff” when she describes the Episcopal School community.
fearful
joyful
admiring
Part B. Briefly explain your choice. Be sure to use evidence from the text to support your
Behind the Scenes: “Our World Turned to Water”
1. Author Lauren Tarshis calls the flood in Louisiana “devastating.” What details in the first section of the video (0:10 to 0:48) help you understand how the flood was devastating?
It was the first major disaster after hurricane sandy.
2. According to Tarshis, why is it important to share stories of people who have gone through difficult experiences?
So that we an connect to thdm even though we are not living in louisiana.
3. How does the mood (or feeling) of the video shift starting at 4:30? Consider the narration, visuals, and music.
It feels encouraging that everybody can work together and fight the floods.
4. How does this shift in mood reflect one of the central ideas …show more content…
5. Part A. Choose the word that best describes the tone of the sidebar “Flash Flood: How to Stay Safe” on page 9. (We defined the choices for you.)
Grim gloomy or worried and very serious
Instructive
Providing knowledge or information
Playful fun and not serious
Skeptical
Doubtful, questioning
Part B The word I chose in question 2 best describes the tone of the sidebar because
the writer sounds like she doesn’t think following the advice in the sidebar can really help you stay safe.
the sidebar talks about a serious subject in a fun way.
the writer presents information and advice about how to stay safe in a straightforward, clear, and unemotional way.
6. Part A. Choose the word that best describes the author’s tone in the sections “What Can I Do?” and “That’s Just Stuff” when she describes the Episcopal School community.
fearful
joyful
admiring
Part B. Briefly explain your choice. Be sure to use evidence from the text to support your