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Grade 5 Wonders Unit 1 Week 3 CATQ

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In the section “On Walden Pond,” the author states, “Each encounter showed him something new.” Explain how this statement supports the main idea of the passage. Use key evidence from the passage to support and explain your answer.

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Which sentence best ​summarizes the passage?

A. Thoreau’s idea of nature was changed when he decided to walk out of his town.

B. Thoreau’s writing skills improved when he lived in the city with his family.

C. Thoreau’s stay in the woods was changed by his book.

D. Thoreau’s perception of nature was impacted by his interactions with the animals and the environment.

A student is writing a story for class. Read the sentences from the story and the question that follows: ​

"One summer day, Thoreau decided to take a long walk in the woods. As he continued on his walk, he began to smile. Suddenly, Thoreau stop to look at the beautiful creations in nature. He glanced at a bird flying high above. Then, he watched a squirrel as it scurried up a tree. Next, he saw a beautiful bright yellow flower swaying in the wind. He was pleased with what he saw on his walk."

Which sentence corrects the grammar usage error in the underlined sentence?

A. Suddenly, Thoreau stopped to look at the beautiful creations in nature.

B. Suddenly, Thoreau stops to look at the beautiful creations in nature.

C. Suddenly, Thoreau had stop to look at the beautiful creations in nature.

D. Suddenly, Thoreau will stopped to look at the beautiful  creations in nature.

Read the sentence...
 
"A sparrow once perched on his shoulder." 

...​Pick the word that best​ defines “perched” as it is used in the  sentence.

A. peered

B. flew

C. flopped

D. rested

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

A. Did Thoreau write a book entitled The Woods And Nature’s Beautiful Creatures.

B. Did Thoreau write a book entitled The Woods and Nature’s Beautiful Creatures?

C. Did Thoreau write a book entitled, The Woods and Nature’s Beautiful Creatures!

D. Did Thoreau write a book entitled “The woods and nature’s beautiful creatures?”

What does the first paragraph of “A Life in the Woods” tell the reader about the author’s point of view? 

Choose two answers.

A. It tells the reader that Thoreau needed a place that was  free of distractions.

B. It tells the reader that Thoreau was chattering with the  guest.

C. It tells the reader that Thoreau was having a difficult  time starting and completing his writing task.

D. It tells the reader that Thoreau was enjoying the time with  his family.

Read the subheadings in the passage.  

Which of these best​ describe why the author used subheadings in the passage?

A. These are used to amuse the reader.

B. These help the reader understand the chronological events  of the passage.

C. These are used to make the reader stop and think about  Thoreau’s problems.

D. These help the reader focus on the illustrations and  captions.

PART A.

Which of these conclusions about the interactions between  Thoreau and his stay in the woods is supported by the  passage?

A. He did not feel at peace in the woods.

B. He was lonely being in the woods because he only had  the animals surrounding him.

C. He enjoyed his time in the woods because he watched the  animals and learned their habits.

D. He couldn’t write because the animals disturbed him.

PART B.

Which sentence from the passage best support your answer in part A?

A. “Thoreau’s move to the woods indicated that he liked to be alone.”

B. ”He packed his few belongings and his stack of journals  and returned to Concord.”

C. “How easily writing came to him with the beauty of  nature around him!”

D. “Thoreau was a naturalist.”

​Which evidence from the passage best ​shows that Thoreau was frustrated?

A. “Years passed, but Thoreau still did not have a place  of his own.”

B. “It would take work, but he could do it.”

C. “Thoreau headed outside, shutting the door with  emphasis.”

D. “Thoreau recorded these experiences in his journal.”

Read the sentences...

"The spectacular scene made Thoreau wonder at the loon. It no longer seemed a silly animal, but one with some mysterious power. As months went by, Thoreau also became aware of each animal’s ability to stay alive. " 

...How does the author’s use of the word “spectacular” help  the reader understand Thoreau’s feelings about nature?  

Choose two ​answers.

A. It shows that he was fascinated with each new encounter  and with what he saw outside in nature.

B. It shows he was using mysterious powers to stay alive.

C. It shows he was captivated by what he experienced in the  woods.

D. It shows that he wanted to be mysterious and spectacular.