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Type: Multiple-Choice
Category: Main Idea
Level: Grade 6
Standards: CCRA.R.2, RI.6.2, RST.6-8.2
Score: 2
Tags: ELA-Literacy.RI.6.2
Author: ReadingMatters
Created: 11 years ago

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When I was younger, my family went to the beach for a week each summer or fall. While I
spent the first few days playing in the sand, I always took time to explore the seashore with my camera. Next time you visit a beach, take a few minutes to look around before getting in the water and you'll be amazed by the images you find.

Take Action:

- Look for patterns in the sand that are created by wind and water. Find interesting shapes and check them throughout the day to see how the sun changes the shadows on ridges of sand and dunes.

- Scan the beach for seashells, pebbles and driftwood. Try photographing these objects as the waves cover them up.

- Look for birds or crabs that call the seashore home and photograph them in their
environment. For instance, photograph a crab with the beach in the background.

- Photograph the beach at sunrise and sunset for different types of light. Check on the
Internet or find out where and when the sun rises and sets. Take some wide-angle shots of the whole landscape or focus in on the clouds and colors reflected in the ocean.

- Look for National Wildlife Refuges you can visit on your vacation. Many states have
refuges along their shores. Please be aware that many national wildlife refuges close
beaches during nesting season- the summer months when birds on the list of endangered
or threatened species can be harmed by human traffic.

Grade 6 Main Idea CCSS: CCRA.R.2, RI.6.2, RST.6-8.2

What is the main idea of this passage?
  1. Patterns in beach sand are easy and fun to photograph.
  2. Photography is a hobby that is growing steadily in popularity.
  3. The beach is the best place for taking any pictures of nature.
  4. Taking high quality photographs is possible with just a few tips.