The second paragraph states that the miner "proclaimed excitedly." Which word means about the same as proclaimed?

• declared

• argued

• whispered

• assumed

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Why did the miner most likely bite the gold?

• He was confused.

• He needd to check that it was gold.

• He was hungry.

• He wanted to see how much it was worth.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which set of words from the passage is an example of alliteration?

• limp of gold

• bit it sharply

• gleaming golden nuggets

• whistling a happy tune

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

The first paragraph of the passage shows that the miner feels -

• embarrassed

• puzzled

• impatient

• discouraged

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Key Skills Practice

Imagine how the story would be different if it was written from the miner's point of view. The story could reveal more of the miner's thoughts and feelings. Write a paragraph from the miner's point of view descibing his search for the gold. Your paragraph must be at least 5 sentences long.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6