Hunting Lesson

What is emphasized by the repetition of the words “because” in lines 16-18?

• A. the anger he feels toward his father

• B. the sympathy he feels for other animals

• C. the reasons the lion cub will try to hunt

• D. how much time the hunt will take

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

In the poem above, the suffix –able helps the reader determine that the word comfortable means –

• A. full of comfort

• B. not comforting

• C. knowing about comfort

• D. able to build a fort

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

3. What can the reader conclude from the action in the fourth stanza?

• A. The young cub makes hunting easy.

• B. Father wants to prove that he is better at hunting than the young cub.

• C. Father hunts dinner for the young cub even though he said he wouldn’t

• D. The cub was successful even though he was unsure at first.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

The third stanza contains only two lines because the poet wants to show that –

• A. The setting has changed.

• B. Father is telling the cub it is time to hunt.

• C. The poem contains dialogue.

• D. The cub is afraid of the other animals and wants to run away.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

The poem is mostly about –

• A. feeling a sense of belonging

• B. being the best

• C. becoming independent

• D. not being ashamed

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

In line 23, why is the word “running” written the way it is?

• A. to show the action happening

• B. to make the ending of the poem seem entertaining

• C. to show that the young cub caught his dinner

• D. to make the poem more fun to read

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

Which meaning BEST matches the way the word charge is used in the poem?

charge \ꞌchärj\ 1. a price asked for goods and services (noun) 2. an accusation against a prisoner brought to trial (noun) 3. to entrust someone with a task, duty, or responsibility (verb) 4. rush forward in attack (verb)

• A. Meaning 1

• B. Meaning 2

• C. Meaning 3

• D. Meaning 4

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

What is the main message of the poem?

• A. Exploring nature can be amazing.

• B. Trying something new takes courage

• C. It is sometimes difficult to be patient.

• D. It is important to practice new skills.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

The structure of the poem helps the reader know that it is –

• A. lyrical

• B. rhyming

• C. humorous

• D. free verse

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

Read lines 6 and 7 from the poem.

But, I’m not sure I’m comfortable with that…

These lines emphasize that the speaker most likely feels –

• A. confused about what he should be doing

• B. surprised by his father’s request

• C. worried he will not be able to complete the task

• D. pleased to have the chance to hunt on his own

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5