Below Deck: A Titanic Story
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30 questions
RL.3.5 Analyze Plot and Setting
L.3.4b Prefixes
L.3.1f Subject-Verb Agreement
L.6 Vocabulary
W.3.3 Narrative Writing
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Auntie Nora's conversation with Grace shows that Auntie Nora...
Auntie Nora's conversation with Grace shows that Auntie Nora...
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Which sentence states the main theme of the story?
Which sentence states the main theme of the story?
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Which sentence from the story contains descriptions that appeal most to the reader's sense of hearing?
Which sentence from the story contains descriptions that appeal most to the reader's sense of hearing?
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Which word is an antonym of enormous in paragraph 15?
Which word is an antonym of enormous in paragraph 15?
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Based on the information in the story, the reader can conclude that Grace and Catherine look worried in the picture on page 38 because they -
Based on the information in the story, the reader can conclude that Grace and Catherine look worried in the picture on page 38 because they -
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What is the meaning of the word stationary as it is used in paragraph 48?
What is the meaning of the word stationary as it is used in paragraph 48?
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What is most likely the reason the author compares the ship to a giant beast in agony?
What is most likely the reason the author compares the ship to a giant beast in agony?
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What is the meaning of the word abandon as it is used in paragraph 52?
What is the meaning of the word abandon as it is used in paragraph 52?
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Paragraphs 76 through 84 are important to the development of the plot because it is where...
Paragraphs 76 through 84 are important to the development of the plot because it is where...
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What is the best summary of the story?
What is the best summary of the story?
Vocabulary
Directions:
For numbers 11-16, choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.
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There was an enormous amount of snow to be shoveled after the storm.
There was an enormous amount of snow to be shoveled after the storm.
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He interfered in other people's business.
He interfered in other people's business.
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The dog remained stationary until given the command to walk.
The dog remained stationary until given the command to walk.
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We decided to abandon the rowboat when it began leaking.
We decided to abandon the rowboat when it began leaking.
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Which word group is a synonym for appeared in the sentence below? The sun appeared from behind the clouds.
Which word group is a synonym for appeared in the sentence below?
The sun appeared from behind the clouds.
Word Study
Directions: For Numbers 16-20, choose the meaning that best describes each boldfaced word.
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preview
preview
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disappear
disappear
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incorrect
incorrect
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nonstop
nonstop
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The word that has the same prefix as the word imperfect is -
The word that has the same prefix as the word imperfect is -
Reading Comprehension
Directions: Read the selection. Then answer each question.
Waki, Dakota, and the Crow
1) Waki and her brother, Dakota, lived in a small American Indian village. One day in early spring, Waki and Dakota were riding their horses. They were looking to collect firewood just outside their village. The air was turning cold and soon wood would be needed to heat their wigwam. As they tied their horses to a nearby tree, Waki heard a soft sound. Her brother heard it, too. Together the sister and brother followed the sound into a small clearing where they found a crow that looked hurt. It couldn't fly.
2) "We have to help this crow," Waki said, and took off her shawl, using it to pick up the bird.
3) Dakota agreed and helped his sister wrap the bird carefully.
4) Waki and Dakota decided that their mother would know what to do, and they returned to their village. They found their mother cooking just outside their wigwam. Dakota could see a hot stew bubbling in an iron pot over a fire. Near her were a pair of moccasins that she was decorating with her beautiful beadwork. As the two unwrapped the shawl, their mother saw the crow's injured wing.
5) "We should give the bird some water," said their mother. "It looks thirsty."
6) Waki grabbed a clay bowl and went to get water from the creek that was on the other side of the village. While Waki was away, her mother and Dakota used twigs and corn husks to wrap up the crow's wing. Waki and Dakota had been right-their mother knew how to help a bird's wing heal.
7) When Waki came back, they gave the crow water. The crow stopped making the crying sound. It seemed to be in a lot less pain. Waki and Dakota were proud that they were able to help the bird. They knew it would be flying again soon!
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What is the purpose of paragraph 1?
What is the purpose of paragraph 1?
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How does paragraph 6 build on paragraphs 4 and 5?
How does paragraph 6 build on paragraphs 4 and 5?
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The event that happens between Waki and Dakota looking for firewood and the moment when they find the crow is -
The event that happens between Waki and Dakota looking for firewood and the moment when they find the crow is -
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How does the setting of this selection influence the action of the plot? Use details from the story to support your answer.
How does the setting of this selection influence the action of the plot? Use details from the story to support your answer.
Writing - Narrative
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This selection is an example of historical fiction. It is a story about characters who lived long ago. Think about a time in history that you would like to write about. Write the first paragraph of a story in which you introduce characters and place them in a setting. Remember the characteristics of historical fiction as you write.
This selection is an example of historical fiction. It is a story about characters who lived long ago. Think about a time in history that you would like to write about. Write the first paragraph of a story in which you introduce characters and place them in a setting. Remember the characteristics of historical fiction as you write.
Directions: Read the selection and answer the question.
A New Star
It was dark outside when William finished putting the books on the shelves. He walked around the library, blowing out candles. The librarian sat at a desk near the entrance with a quill pen in his hand, writing quickly.
“There, finally finished. William, I need you to make a delivery,” the librarian said. He folded the letter, sealed it with wax, and put it on top of a book. “An astronomer came by earlier and asked for this book.”
“An astronomer?”
“An astronomer is someone who studies the stars.” The librarian put some cheese and bread in a cloth and tied it up. “Here’s something to snack on while you walk. Hurry, now. He’s on the hill behind the church.”
William took the letter, the book, and the food and stepped out into the night. He was glad the full moon made enough light for him to see the path. He ate the bread and cheese as he walked, his eyes turned up to the sky. The surface of the moon looked like a smiling man.
William approached a man with a lantern on top of the hill. William wiped the crumbs from his chin and cleared his throat.
“Are you waiting for a book, sir?” William asked.
The man looked down and saw the book in William’s hand. He handed the lantern to William and started flipping through the book. It was filled with different patterns of stars.
“Just as I thought!” the man exclaimed. “There’s a star missing.”
“You mean they forgot to put it in the book?”
“I mean it just appeared. It’s a new star,” the man said.
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What problem does the full moon solve?
What problem does the full moon solve?
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How does the historical setting of the story influence the librarian’s actions?
How does the historical setting of the story influence the librarian’s actions?
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Right after William leaves the library, he —
Right after William leaves the library, he —
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Read this paragraph from the story.
“Just as I thought!” the man exclaimed. “There’s a star missing.”
What does William think the astronomer means?
Read this paragraph from the story.
“Just as I thought!” the man exclaimed. “There’s a star missing.”
What does William think the astronomer means?
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The story is set in the past. What problems does the setting cause William and the astronomer? Use details from the selection to support your answer.
The story is set in the past. What problems does the setting cause William and the astronomer? Use details from the selection to support your answer.