Open Up - Grade 4 - ELA - Module 4 - Mid Unit 1 Assessment - Formative Library | Library

Directions: Read Chapter 4 of The Hope Chest and answer the following questions.

Part I:
After reading Chapter 4, “Henry Street,” of The Hope Chest, reread the first paragraph of page 42:

“The Henry Street Settlement House had stone steps with wrought-iron railings. At the bottom of the steps sat a group of girls playing jacks and a woman rocking a baby in a baby carriage with her foot.”

Look at this artwork inspired by The Hope Chest.

How does the illustration reflect the description in the text? Underline all the details that apply. (RL.4.7).

The Henry Street Settlement House had stone steps

A woman rocking a baby in a baby carriage with her foot

At the bottom of the steps sat a group of girls playing jacks

Wrought-iron railings

RL.4.7

What might the artwork help the reader understand about the neighborhood the Henry Street Settlement House was in that the text does not? Use details from the artwork to support your answer. (RL.4.7)

RL.4.7

Read this sentence from page 42:

“Violet followed her with some trepidation.”

What is the meaning of the word trepidation? Underline the correct answer. (RL.4.4, L.4.4a)

A feeling of excitement

A feeling of anger

A feeling of fear

A feeling of sadness

RL.4.4

L.4.4.a

Which phrases in the text best help you understand the meaning of the word trepidation? Underline all that apply. (RL.4.1, RL.4.4, L.4.4a)

“I think we just go in,’ said Myrtle.”

“She hesitated, but Myrtle pushed the door open and went in.”

“The house had an ordinary hall, with a carpet and an umbrella stand.”

“Violet had a lifelong training in good manners, and it did not include going into other people’s houses without knocking.”

RL.4.4

L.4.4.a

RL.4.1

Select the synonyms of trepidation. (L.4.5c)

L.4.5.c

Select the antonyms of trepidation. (L.4.5c)

L.4.5.c

Read this sentence from page 43.

“It was a parlor, rather like the one back home had been before it was turned into Stephen’s recuperation room.”

Use the dictionary to determine the meaning of the word recuperation and write the meaning in your own words. (RL.4.4, L.4.4c)

RL.4.4

L.4.4.c

Read this sentence from page 44. “I hope you ladies won’t think me discourteous if I express some curiosity as to who might be inquiring for Miss Mayhew.” If “courteous” means polite and respectful, what do you think discourteous means? Underline the synonym for discourteous below. (RL.4.4, L.4.4b, L.4.5c)

Kind

Rude

Ugly

Polite

RL.4.4

L.4.4.b

L.4.5.c

How does Mr. Martin feel about Myrtle and Violet? Underline the best answer. (RL.4.3)

Angry they decided to visit him

Happy to see them

Concerned about them

Disappointed with them for disturbing his reading

RL.4.3

10.

Underline the sentences from Chapter 4 that support your answer. (RL.4.1, RL.4.3)

“It’s a very worthwhile cause,” said Mr. Martin.

“Are you in New York with your parents Miss Mayhew? And what about you, Miss Davis? Where have you sprung from, and don’t they miss you there?”

“Mr. Martin leaned forward, looking concerned.”

“‘I’m afraid Miss Mayhew isn’t here,’ said Mr. Martin. ‘She isn’t in New York, actually.’”

RL.4.3

RL.4.1

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