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Underline details that may help you figure out the author’s purpose(s). Then answer the questions!  \nPassage \\#1: Under the Sea  \nDid you know that deep under the ocean, whales communicate through song? While the songs may not be what you typically picture when you think of music, they are long and low sounds that are capable of traveling for miles underwater. Some of their songs sound like moans and whistles, while others rise and fall and sound more musical. Humpback whales are most famous for singing. Scientists use underwater microphones called hydrophones to listen to, record and study whale songs. Here are some of the things they understand and are still learning:  \nScientists Hypothesize Why Whales Sing:  \nEven though scientists have been listening to whale songs for years, they’re still learning what they mean. Some of their best hypotheses (or educated guesses) are:  \n- To communicate: The songs may be used to send messages to other whales, whether it’s to suggest activities or share their location.  \n- To find a mate: Male whales may sing to attract females!  \n- To explore the ocean: It’s also possible that whales sing to better understand their surroundings. By making noises and listening for echoes, whales can “see” better in the dark.  \nReading and Math for K-5 © [www.k5learning.com](www.k5learning.com)  \nCool Facts Scientists Understand:  \n- Whales are smart, social mammals with their own unique way of communicating.  \n- A single whale song can be up to 30 minutes long   and they may repeat it over and over again for hours!  \n- Whales change their tunes over time. Every year, their songs may be a little different from the year before.  \nWhale scientists called cetologists are still working hard to understand what every whale sound means! Would you be interested in helping them learn more about these giant underwater creatures one day?  \nWhat is the author’s main purpose? Circle one.  \nPersuade Inform Entertain  \nWhy did you choose this purpose? Explain with evidence from the text!  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nPassage \\#2: Stranded!  \nA Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Story  \nYou slowly open your eyes and look around. You have to use your hand to shield your eyes from the sun. It takes a moment for you to take everything in, but then you realize that you’re all wet. Your boat seems to be gone. There is sand everywhere. It is very, very warm.  \nAre you on an island?  \nYou stand up and look around. You see palm trees filled with coconuts at the end of the beach. To the left is a big hill. To the right is the ocean. You see something shiny where the waves are breaking.  \n| You decide to  \u003Cbr>- Climb the hill to get a better view of the island. [Proceed to Section A]\u003Cbr>- Investigate the shiny object by the ocean. [Proceed to Section B] Section A: You climb the hill to get a better view of the island\u003Cbr>Whew, it’s a steep hike and the sun is hot, but you eventually make it to the very top. You slowly and carefully turn in a circle and look all around. You really can see the whole island from up here! Smoke is slowly rising from one section of the island, near what looks like a cleared-out portion of the forest. Is it possible that you’re not alone?\u003Cbr>You decide to  \u003Cbr>- Continue on toward the smoke [Proceed to Section C]\u003Cbr>- Build your own smoke signal and stay where you are [Proceed to Section D]\u003Cbr>Section B: Investigate the shiny object by the ocean\u003Cbr>You walk quickly down the beach until you reach the shiny object. You realize it’s actually a big metal box that is reflecting sunlight! The lock is broken, so you try to open the lid. 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