Unit 5: A Long Walk to Water

As the jet suddenly ___ to the left, the passengers tightly gripped their armrests.

• survived

• scurried

• collapsed

• veered

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

As the recess bell rang, the children ___to the door.

• scurried

• veered

• collapsed

• confused

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

The nurse _____ in her bed exhausted after a busy twelve hour shift at the hospital.

• veered

• scurried

• collapsed

• worried

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Why did Salva begin to run?

• because he was being chased

• because he was late for school

• because he wanted to be in better shape

• because he saw and heard an explosion

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Which word best describes this selection?

• angry

• fearful

• excited

• hopeful

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is an example of a collapse?

• a falling building

• a stack of bills

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which of the following would cause most people to hesitate?

• having an ice cream cone

• skydiving

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Which of the following is an example of scurry?

• a sleeping dog

• a running mouse

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which would someone shoulder?

• a heavy backpack

• a bouquet of flowers

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

BOOM!

Salva turned and looked. Behind him a huge black cloud of smoke rose. Flames darted out of its base. Overhead a jet plane veered away like a sleek evil bird.

How do the sentences above contribute to the rising action of the story?

• They introduce the characters.

• They establish a threatening tone.

• They explain why it is important to get a good education.

• They explain Salva's sadness.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5