Week 4.4 The Secret of the Winter Count

Which phrase has the same meaning as the underlined word?

In 1886, the land in Montana suffered a major drought that left people with a shortage of food.

• telling stories and myths

• a tribe on Indians

• a long time of low or no rainfall

• having a trouble life

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which phrase has the same meaning as the underlined word?

Star Walker showed Emma and the children an animal hide covered with drawings in an intricate spiral pattern.

• complicated and very detailed

• of many colors and shades

• a circular shape

• long and slender in shape

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which phrase has the same meaning as the underlined word?

The wavering light from the coal lamp made the numbers on her slate tablet jump and wiggle. difficult to see.

• change colors

• to bright to see

• changing; move back and forth

• shiny like glitter

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which phrase has the same meaning as the underlined word?

They are actually snoozing when the clank of tools announced that the men had returned.

• decorating hides

• picking flowers in the field

• playing the instruments loudly

• dozing; lightly sleeping

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which phrase has the same meaning as the underlined word?

Emma wiped unbidden tears from her face when she heard the bad news.

• not asked for; unwanted

• unstoppable; put of control

• having a sour smell

• a dream state

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Fill in the blank with the correct comparative adjective.

Steel and iron are ______________than wood or plastic.

• durable

• more durable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Fill in the blank with the correct comparative adjective.

Math is the ___________ class, in my opinion.

• gooder

• best

Fill in the blank with the correct comparative adjective.

Our gym teacher is ___________ than any other coach.

• more athletic

• athleticer

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Fill in the blank with the correct comparative adjective.

The _________ bowls are easier for the children to use.

• smaller

• more smaller

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Fill in the blank with the correct comparative adjective.

The buildings downtown were __________ than those in the suburbs.

• more bigger

• bigger

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G