Share JS5_U56_D2
Save to Folder
What type of literature is “Return to Titanic”? [pg. 280]
History article
What is a “history article”? [pg.280]
It tells about real events that happened in the past.
What are the headings? [pg.280]
The headings in an article tell what each part is about.
What happened on April 10, 1912? [pg.282]
Hundreds of people packed a dock in Southampton, England. They came to see Titanic.
What made Titanic a floating palace? [pg.282]
It was the largest ship in the world, with a swimming pool, carved wood, and fancy gold lights. It also had many rich and famous passengers.
In 1912, where did Titanic leave England for? [pg.283]
New York
What happened on the night of April 14, 1912? [pg.284]
The weather was clear, and stars twinkled against the dark sky. No one knew that danger was near.
What happened shortly before midnight April 14, 1912? [pg.284]
A sailor on lookout saw something in the darkness: an iceberg!
What did the crew do to get help? Did it work? [pg.285]
They shot off fireworks to attract attention of nearby ships. But crew members of other ships thought it was for fun, so they did not come to help.
What did the passengers do when Titanic crashed? [pg.285]
They began climbing onto lifeboats. Women and children went first, but there was not enough room for everyone.
How many people were left on the ship? [pg.285]
1500 people
How long did Titanic stay on the ocean floor? [pg.286]
71 years
What is Robert Ballard’s dream? [pg.286]
To find the great ship Titanic!
What happened in 1985? [pg.286]
Ballard teamed up with a French scientist and began his search for Titanic.
How did Ballard discover Titanic? [pg.286]
They sent down Argo, an underwater machine that took pictures and sent them back to the crew. Argo found a ship's engine: it was the Titanic's!
What is the name of the underwater machine that took pictures and sent them back to the crew? [pg.286]
Argo
