On the Hunt for Text Evidence

On the Hunt for Text Evidence

mini-lesson

Read this short story

Then, get ready to answer some questions.

Open Ended

Reread paragraph 4.

Which sentence shows Matt is still adjusting to the changes to his home? Write your answer in the space below.

Multiple Choice

The final paragraph states “He was no longer afraid of the winter ahead.” Which detail supports that Matt had been afraid of winter?

• “The heavy snows had not come.” (paragraph 2)

• “‘We’d better get in extra firewood,’” (paragraph 3)

• “Was he going to be a prisoner in his own cabin?” (paragraph 5)

• “He stepped into a dazzling white world.” (paragraph 5)

Multiple Select

Which TWO details describe the difficulties that Matt had using the snowshoes?

• “Eagerly he strapped the bindings around his legs…” (paragraph 6)

• “The snowshoes held him lightly,” (paragraph 6)

• “But with his first steps he discovered that he could not even waddle…” (paragraph 6)

• “The clumsy hoops got in each other’s way,” (paragraph 6)

• “All at once he got the knack of it,” (paragraph 6)

Multiple Choice

How does the snowstorm impact Matt’s attitude?

• Matt is calm as he prepares until he panics when he hears the storm.

• Matt is confident in his abilities, but he discovers he is not prepared.

• Matt is afraid of what is coming then he realizes that he is in real danger.

• Matt looks forward to the weather change however he is surprised by the fierce storm.

Multiple Choice

Which detail best supports your answer for the previous question?

• “‘We’d better get in extra firewood,’” (paragraph 3)

• “…the chilly whiteness reached over his moccasins and closed around his bare ankles.” (paragraph 4)

• “He stared at it in alarm.” (paragraph 5)

• “…he had never thought of a shovel.” (paragraph 5)

Open Ended

How does the setting impact Matt as a character? Write your answer in the space below.