Nomsa and Her Boat 1 Nomsa lived in a small village near the ocean in southern Africa. One day, Nomsa arrived at the shore and stood for a while watching people in her village sail their boats out to sea. Most of the boats were used by fishermen. There were a few fishermen who stood looking grumpy as they waited in line for repairs to their storm-damaged boats. 2 Nomsa spotted Tengi, her uncle, hammering on his boat nearby. She walked up to him and said, “Uncle, why are you hammering at your boat that way? Won’t you break it?” 3 Tengi smiled, shook his head, and explained that he was mending a leak he’d noticed in his boat. 4 “But how do you know how to repair your own boat, Uncle Tengi?” she asked. 5 Tengi responded, “I learned how to build boats from my father, who learned from his father. When I made this boat, my father and I first found a tree with the finest wood and chopped it down. Next, we used this metal tool to carve the tree into the right shape. We boiled a plant to make a tar that we used to coat the boat when we were almost done. It took us weeks to finish our boat. But since I know how to build my boat, I also know how to fix it! So when there’s a bad storm, I don’t have to wait around for help to get back on the sea.” 6 Nomsa quickly returned home and searched around the yard for a thick branch to make her own toy boat. She used a tough piece of wood to carve it and went back to talk to Tengi several times to learn about boiling the plants. When she was done, she proudly showed her mother, Shoni, the toy boat. 7 “That is a real treasure,” her mother said. “Be careful that you don’t harm it when you play.” 8 “If I do, it won’t trouble me for long,” said Nomsa. “I built it myself, so I know how to fix it!” What theme can the reader infer about the relationship between Nomsa and her family members?

They enjoy passing down knowledge to one another.

They often worry about each other.

They fear the arrival of large storms.

They sail on the seas for months at a time.

Nomsa and Her Boat 1 Nomsa lived in a small village near the ocean in southern Africa. One day, Nomsa arrived at the shore and stood for a while watching people in her village sail their boats out to sea. Most of the boats were used by fishermen. There were a few fishermen who stood looking grumpy as they waited in line for repairs to their storm-damaged boats. 2 Nomsa spotted Tengi, her uncle, hammering on his boat nearby. She walked up to him and said, “Uncle, why are you hammering at your boat that way? Won’t you break it?” 3 Tengi smiled, shook his head, and explained that he was mending a leak he’d noticed in his boat. 4 “But how do you know how to repair your own boat, Uncle Tengi?” she asked. 5 Tengi responded, “I learned how to build boats from my father, who learned from his father. When I made this boat, my father and I first found a tree with the finest wood and chopped it down. Next, we used this metal tool to carve the tree into the right shape. We boiled a plant to make a tar that we used to coat the boat when we were almost done. It took us weeks to finish our boat. But since I know how to build my boat, I also know how to fix it! So when there’s a bad storm, I don’t have to wait around for help to get back on the sea.” 6 Nomsa quickly returned home and searched around the yard for a thick branch to make her own toy boat. She used a tough piece of wood to carve it and went back to talk to Tengi several times to learn about boiling the plants. When she was done, she proudly showed her mother, Shoni, the toy boat. 7 “That is a real treasure,” her mother said. “Be careful that you don’t harm it when you play.” 8 “If I do, it won’t trouble me for long,” said Nomsa. “I built it myself, so I know how to fix it!” What theme is supported by the following sentence from the selection? “If I do, it won’t trouble me for long,” said Nomsa. “I built it myself, so I know how to fix it!”

Relying on yourself may help you succeed.

It is best to help those in need.

Even though you may fail at first, keep trying.

Nomsa and Her Boat 1 Nomsa lived in a small village near the ocean in southern Africa. One day, Nomsa arrived at the shore and stood for a while watching people in her village sail their boats out to sea. Most of the boats were used by fishermen. There were a few fishermen who stood looking grumpy as they waited in line for repairs to their storm-damaged boats. 2 Nomsa spotted Tengi, her uncle, hammering on his boat nearby. She walked up to him and said, “Uncle, why are you hammering at your boat that way? Won’t you break it?” 3 Tengi smiled, shook his head, and explained that he was mending a leak he’d noticed in his boat. 4 “But how do you know how to repair your own boat, Uncle Tengi?” she asked. 5 Tengi responded, “I learned how to build boats from my father, who learned from his father. When I made this boat, my father and I first found a tree with the finest wood and chopped it down. Next, we used this metal tool to carve the tree into the right shape. We boiled a plant to make a tar that we used to coat the boat when we were almost done. It took us weeks to finish our boat. But since I know how to build my boat, I also know how to fix it! So when there’s a bad storm, I don’t have to wait around for help to get back on the sea.” 6 Nomsa quickly returned home and searched around the yard for a thick branch to make her own toy boat. She used a tough piece of wood to carve it and went back to talk to Tengi several times to learn about boiling the plants. When she was done, she proudly showed her mother, Shoni, the toy boat. 7 “That is a real treasure,” her mother said. “Be careful that you don’t harm it when you play.” 8 “If I do, it won’t trouble me for long,” said Nomsa. “I built it myself, so I know how to fix it!” The ocean is important to the theme of this selection because —

It causes Nomsa to become interested in boats.

It makes Nomsa decide to fish for a living.

It makes Nomsa have a sudden fear of the water.

It convinces Nomsa she should move from the village.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.
The drought made it difficult for farmers to grow crops.

lack of rain

cold weather

sudden rainfall

unusual snowfall

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Jesse made an intricate drawing of the skyscraper.

bold

detailed

messy

ordinary

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The candle flame was wavering on the dinner table.

running out

burning strongly

moving back and forth

growing brighter and brighter

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The unbidden visit left Diego speechless.

much appreciated

long requested

not asked for

well-liked

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word snoozing in the sentence below?
I was snoozing after my alarm clock went off.

getting out of bed

awake and alert

sleeping lightly

eating a meal

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The man said the glass door was invisible.

locked tight

hard to open

unable to be seen

easy to notice

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It was impossible for the dog to find the hidden bone.

simple to do

not able to be done

something to be learned

easy to give up

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

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Unit 4 Week 4 Progress Check

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.
The drought made it difficult for farmers to grow crops.

Jesse made an intricate drawing of the skyscraper.

The candle flame was wavering on the dinner table.

The unbidden visit left Diego speechless.

What is the meaning of the word snoozing in the sentence below?
I was snoozing after my alarm clock went off.

The man said the glass door was invisible.

It was impossible for the dog to find the hidden bone.

The ink left an irremovable stain on my jacket.

Lily was impatient to see her favorite band.

Which words are a synonym for the words incapable of in the following sentence? We were incapable of answering the brain teaser.

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Unit 4 Week 4 Progress Check

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word. The drought made it difficult for farmers to grow crops.

Jesse made an intricate drawing of the skyscraper.

The candle flame was wavering on the dinner table.

The unbidden visit left Diego speechless.

What is the meaning of the word snoozing in the sentence below? I was snoozing after my alarm clock went off.

The man said the glass door was invisible.

It was impossible for the dog to find the hidden bone.

The ink left an irremovable stain on my jacket.

Lily was impatient to see her favorite band.

Which words are a synonym for the words incapable of in the following sentence? We were incapable of answering the brain teaser.

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Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.
The drought made it difficult for farmers to grow crops.

What is the meaning of the word snoozing in the sentence below?
I was snoozing after my alarm clock went off.