The Red River (STAAR 21)

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Read this dictionary entry. scale \'skāl\ noun
Which definition most closely fits the way the word scale is used in line 20?

A Definition 1

B Definition 2

C Definition 3

D Definition 4

4.3.B

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Based on details in the poem, which statement best describes how the speaker most likely feels about Max?

A She wishes he would listen to her.

B She is jealous of him.

C She admires him.

D She wants to protect him.

4.6.F

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What is the most likely reason the poet includes the seasons in the poem? A

A To explain the safest time of year to travel by boat on the river

B To suggest when the speaker likes to fish in the river

C To identify the best time of year to make friends at the river

D To highlight when the speaker observes changes in the river

4.6.F

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In line 2, “like a fat brown thread” suggests that the river —

A is full of many kinds of fish

B makes a wide path through the land

C is filled with branches

D becomes darker over time

4.10.D

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Read lines 13 and 14 from the poem
What do these lines suggest about the speaker’s experience at the river?

A The river creates problems that the speaker wants to avoid.

B The river gives the speaker a chance to travel to new places.

C The river provides a way for the speaker to be creative.

D The river can be a confusing place for the speaker.

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How do you think the kids in the poem feel about the river? Use RACE stategies to answer.

Read this dictionary entry. scale \'skāl\ noun
Which definition most closely fits the way the word scale is used in line 20?

Based on details in the poem, which statement best describes how the speaker most likely feels about Max?

What is the most likely reason the poet includes the seasons in the poem? A

In line 2, “like a fat brown thread” suggests that the river —

Read lines 13 and 14 from the poem
What do these lines suggest about the speaker’s experience at the river?

How do you think the kids in the poem feel about the river? Use RACE stategies to answer.

Read this dictionary entry. scale \'skāl\ noun
Which definition most closely fits the way the word scale is used in line 20?

Based on details in the poem, which statement best describes how the speaker most likely feels about Max?

What is the most likely reason the poet includes the seasons in the poem? A

In line 2, “like a fat brown thread” suggests that the river —

Read lines 13 and 14 from the poem
What do these lines suggest about the speaker’s experience at the river?

The Red River (STAAR 21)

How do you think the kids in the poem feel about the river? Use RACE stategies to answer.

Read this dictionary entry. scale \'skāl\ noun Which definition most closely fits the way the word scale is used in line 20?

Based on details in the poem, which statement best describes how the speaker most likely feels about Max?

What is the most likely reason the poet includes the seasons in the poem? A

In line 2, “like a fat brown thread” suggests that the river —

Read lines 13 and 14 from the poemWhat do these lines suggest about the speaker’s experience at the river?

How do you think the kids in the poem feel about the river? Use RACE stategies to answer.

Read this dictionary entry. scale \'skāl\ noun Which definition most closely fits the way the word scale is used in line 20?

Based on details in the poem, which statement best describes how the speaker most likely feels about Max?

What is the most likely reason the poet includes the seasons in the poem? A

In line 2, “like a fat brown thread” suggests that the river —

Read lines 13 and 14 from the poemWhat do these lines suggest about the speaker’s experience at the river?

Read this dictionary entry. scale \'skāl\ noun
Which definition most closely fits the way the word scale is used in line 20?

Read lines 13 and 14 from the poem
What do these lines suggest about the speaker’s experience at the river?

Read this dictionary entry. scale \'skāl\ noun
Which definition most closely fits the way the word scale is used in line 20?

Read lines 13 and 14 from the poem
What do these lines suggest about the speaker’s experience at the river?