Question

Read the student’s draft response.

The best way to respond to an extreme weather event is to be more practical and physically prepared for the storm to come so that when it hits, you have a better chance of survival. Whether you leave your house and try to escape from the storm and drive out of state, or if you try to seal everything and lock the doors, windows and openings to the house. These things will give you a better chance to live through the storm instead of trying to play video games and hope you forget that there is even a hurricane happening.



Choose the source that BEST supports the student's response with relevant evidence.



A.
According to the First and Second Sources, storms mostly affect people’s emotions, so preparing supplies isn’t as important as just trying to stay calm.

B.
In the First Source, the image of a storm shelter shows that people often gather in safe places during extreme weather, which suggests that community spaces can reduce fear during dangerous storms.

C.
According to the Second Source, the speaker in the poem watches snow pile up and feels doubt about “whether ’tis in us to arise with day,” showing that emotional responses to storms can influence how people react during dangerous conditions.

D.
Both the First and Third Sources show that being prepared and taking simple safety steps can really help people stay safe during bad storms.

Answer 1

D

Explanation: The student's claim emphasizes practical, physical preparedness. Option D directly states that the First and Third Sources show that being prepared and taking simple safety steps helps people stay safe, so it best supports the response. (A and C focus on emotions rather than physical preparation; B emphasizes community shelter and fear reduction, not the range of practical steps the student lists.)