Exploring Chapter 5 of The Borrowers

What significant event occurs in Chapter 5 of The Borrowers?

• The Borrowers meet another family of tiny people.

• The Borrowers decide to leave their house for good.

• The Borrowers encounter a human who discovers their existence.

• The Borrowers find a hidden treasure in their home.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How do the Borrowers react to the arrival of a new character in this chapter?

• The Borrowers are hostile and try to scare the new character away.

• The Borrowers are indifferent and ignore the new character.

• The Borrowers are curious and apprehensive about the new character.

• The Borrowers are excited and welcome the new character with open arms.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What challenges do the Borrowers face in their daily lives as described in Chapter 5?

• The Borrowers enjoy a life of luxury and comfort.

• The Borrowers are always in plain sight and easily found.

• The Borrowers face threats of discovery, challenges in finding resources, and the need to stay hidden.

• The Borrowers have no need for food or water.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which items do the Borrowers seek to borrow in this chapter?

• button, candle, piece of paper

• thimble, match, piece of string

• coin, thread, paperclip

• spool, rubber band, pencil

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

How does the setting influence the actions of the Borrowers in Chapter 5?

• The setting has no impact on the Borrowers' actions, as they are always confident.

• The setting makes the Borrowers cautious and resourceful, influencing their actions to be inventive and reliant on teamwork.

• The setting encourages the Borrowers to act recklessly and independently.

• The setting makes the Borrowers avoid teamwork and work alone.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What themes of resourcefulness and survival are highlighted in this chapter?

• Dependence on technology for survival

• Resourcefulness in utilizing supplies and survival skills in adapting to the environment.

• Ignoring environmental challenges

• Lack of planning and preparation

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Describe the relationship dynamics between the Borrowers in Chapter 5.

• The Borrowers are in constant conflict and rarely cooperate.

• The Borrowers are indifferent to each other's needs and struggles.

• The Borrowers have a close-knit family dynamic with mutual support and cooperation.

• The Borrowers have a hierarchical structure with one dominant leader.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What role does the environment play in the Borrowers' adventures in this chapter?

• The environment provides both challenges and resources that shape the Borrowers' adventures.

• The environment is irrelevant to the Borrowers' journey.

• The environment has no impact on the Borrowers' adventures.

• The environment only presents obstacles without any resources.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How does the author use descriptive language to enhance the story in Chapter 5?

• The author uses descriptive language to create vivid imagery and evoke emotions, enhancing the reader's experience.

• The author uses descriptive language to confuse the reader and create ambiguity.

• The author uses descriptive language only in dialogue, which does not affect the narrative.

• The author avoids descriptive language to keep the story straightforward and simple.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What lessons can be learned from the experiences of the Borrowers in this chapter?

• Disorganization, selfishness, inflexibility, and apathy.

• Resourcefulness, teamwork, adaptability, and environmental awareness.

• Independence, competition, stubbornness, and environmental neglect.

• Isolation, complacency, rigidity, and ignorance.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1