2.15.5 - Daily Five

Analyze the significance of the Northwest Passage in historical trade routes. Why was it considered important?

• It provided a direct route to the southern hemisphere.

• It offered a shorter path for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

• It was the only route available for trade with Africa.

• It was used primarily for transporting spices from Asia to Europe.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Evaluate the following plant adaptation: Cacti have thick, fleshy stems. What is the primary reason for this adaptation?

• To attract pollinators with their bright colors.

• To store water in arid environments.

• To provide shade for the roots.

• To climb and reach sunlight.

Identify the place value of the digit 7 in the number 5,783.

• Hundreds

• Tens

• Thousands

• Units

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.A.1

Determine the point of view in the following sentence: "I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the giant whale leap out of the water."

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Use the correct preposition in the following sentence: "He placed the flowers beside the window."

• placed

• flowers

• beside

• window

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A