Starting Off

Which sentence from the passage reveals the author's perspective on the river?

• I'm like a kid who just can't deal with the vegetables for the nagging thoughts of dessert.

• After a few quick steps down the path and through the trees, there it is.

• The little flow of water which babbles playfully over these rocks is the start of something.

• The river is not as all the muddy monster that rolls by St. Louis.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the central idea of this passage?

• People in canoes often behave in confusing ways.

• The author tries to catch a deer.

• The author is excited to canoe down the Mississippi River.

• The beginning of the Mississippi River is beautiful, but it can be dangerous.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

Read paragraph 5 of the passage. Why does the author compare the lake to a mirror?

• It is shiny and silver

• He uses it to look at his face.

• It is flat and reflects its surroundings

• He wants to hang a picture of it on the wall.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.1

What does the author mean by the phrase "it is the yardstick"?

• The Mississippi is only one yard deep.

• Other rivers are compared to the Mississippi

• The Mississippi is like a backyard to many cities

• The Mississippi is used to measure the length of other rivers.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word stroll mean?

• a hiking trail

• to stare at someone

• a short walk

• to run quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

What does the word shimmer mean?

• a small flying insect

• to shine brightly

• dull and ugly

• strong and healthyy

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

What does the word shield mean?

• to twist and turn

• to protect something

• small bird

• very hot

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.L.4.4C

What does the word winding mean?

• to twist and turn, or curvy

• broken

• a type of green moss

• to shiver because you are cold

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4