CAASPP Success - Grade 7 Reading Comprehension - Expository #1

Group 1

• Atlantis was first mentioned by the philosopher Plato.

• The Atlanteans were said to have a technologically advanced society.

• Many consider Atlantis a myth with no real historical basis.

• Some historians and archaeologists believe Atlantis might have been real.

• It was intended to serve as a moral lesson.

• It means that Atlantis was a fictional place.

• It was written to entertain readers with tales of naval fleets.

• It indicates that Atlantis was technologically inferior.

• The destruction of Helike

• The flooding of Doggerland

• The eruption of a volcano on Santorini

• The sinking of the sunken islands near the Canary Islands

• To illustrate a real event similar to the myth of Atlantis.

• To explain the geographical location of Atlantis.

• To prove that Plato visited the city of Helike.

• To show that Helike was more advanced than Atlantis.

• They were peaceful islands.

• They were conquered by Atlanteans.

• They might have inspired the Atlantis legend.

• They were recently discovered by marine biologists.

• Beneficial

• Gradual

• Tragic

• Minor

• To describe another potential inspiration for the Atlantis myth.

• To show a successful modern city.

• To introduce the concept of human ambition.

• To refute the idea that Atlantis existed.

• It proves the existence of the Minoan civilization.

• It has no historical basis but sparks interest in real ancient civilizations.

• It confirms that Plato visited ancient Greece.

• It suggests that the sunken islands near the Canary Islands were Atlantis.

• Plato only wrote fictional stories.

• Real historical events were combined into one narrative.

• The Minoan civilization was the only basis for Atlantis.

• Plato's accounts were historically inaccurate.

• Many consider it a myth, but some historians and archaeologists believe that Atlantis could have been a real place.

• The eruption also triggered tsunamis that likely destroyed other coastal areas, contributing to the downfall of the Minoans.

• The similarities between Helike and the Atlantis myth suggest that Plato might have drawn inspiration from real events.

• Recently, researchers have proposed that the myth of Atlantis could be connected to a group of sunken islands near the Canary Islands.

• Atlantis is a fictional place.

• The search for Atlantis continues to inspire investigation.

• Atlantis will never be found.

• Theories about Atlantis have been disproven.

• This belief fuels ongoing debates about the location and existence of this mysterious city.

• According to Plato, they became greedy and corrupt, leading the gods to punish them.

• Some scholars speculate that the memory of this event, passed down through generations, could have contributed to the Atlantis story.

• The rise and fall of Atlantis could symbolize the cycle of civilizations that rise to great heights only to collapse under their own weight.

• It represents the inevitable failure of human endeavors.

• It accurately describes historical events.

• It is solely an entertaining story with no deeper meaning.

• It explains the origin of all modern human culture.

• "The rise and fall of Atlantis could symbolize the cycle of civilizations that rise to great heights only to collapse under their own weight."

• "This idea resonates with modern societies, which often grapple with the same issues of power, corruption, and environmental destruction."

• "In this sense, the legend of Atlantis remains relevant today, serving as a timeless reminder of the fragility of human achievements and the importance of humility in the face of nature’s power."

• "Furthermore, some interpretations of the Atlantis myth suggest that it reflects universal themes of human ambition, failure, and redemption."

• It provides a clear path to finding a lost city.

• It drives curiosity about real ancient civilizations.

• It shows how modern societies can become corrupt.

• It proves that Plato's stories are historically accurate.

• "Not all experts believe that Atlantis was ever a real place."

• "Many scholars argue that Plato used the story of Atlantis as an allegory to convey lessons about human hubris and the dangers of overreaching power."

• "Kenneth Feder, a professor of anthropology, suggests that while no archaeological evidence supports the existence of Atlantis, the story has driven interest in real ancient civilizations."

• "He argues that this curiosity can lead people to explore genuine historical mysteries, making Atlantis a gateway to understanding the ancient world."