How the Kangaroo Got Its Name 24-25

What is the theme of the poem?

• Sometimes it is embarrassing to admit when a mistake has been made.

• It is interesting to visit new places and learn new words.

• It is important to learn the language of the people when visiting a new country,

• Sometimes a misunderstanding can lead to a funny outcome.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Why did Captain Cook go to Australia?

• to meet the chief of a village

• to learn a new language

• to find a new animal

• to study the country

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Based on the poem, which choice describes the chief of the village?

• amused

• confused

• helpful

• shocked

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CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the poet mean by the phrase "sounded like thunder" as it is used in line 4?

• The kangaroos were having fun laughing noisily with their babies.

• The kangaroos were hopping across the land very loudly.

• The kangaroos were making loud sounds to get the villagers to look at them.

• The kangaroos were roaring in fear when the weather became stormy.

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CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

What can the reader infer about Captain Cook based on the poem?

• He was not pleased with the answer the chief gave him.

• He had visited other areas of Australia in the past.

• He did not know how to speak the language of the chief.

• He discovered many new animals during his time in Australia.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

What does the poet mean by the phrase "Captain Cook's silly blunder" in line 22?

• Captain Cook told a joke.

• Captain Cook was not worried.

• Captain Cook could not hear.

• Captain Cook made a mistake.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

What does the poet mean by the phrase "Captain Cook's silly blunder" in line 22?

• Captain Cook told a joke.

• Captain Cook was not worried.

• Captain Cook could not hear.

• Captain Cook made a mistake.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5