ELA 5th Grade A13 CR

Part A: What does the word “twisted” mean as it is used in paragraph 4?

• To make a sharp turn

• To bend in a circular motion

• To cause something to feel confused

• To form a spiral shape

Part B: Which sentence from the article helps the reader understand the meaning of the word "twisted" in paragraph 4?

• “The longer I searched, the more panic gripped my chest.”

• “The snowflakes made it hard to see, and the biting cold stung my cheeks.”

• “I froze when I saw Sammy’s small paw prints stopping right at the water’s edge.”

• “My stomach twisted with fear as I scanned the frozen river.”

Part A: What does the word “flicker” mean as it is used in paragraph 5?

• To glow steadily

• To move in and out of sight quickly

• To shine brightly

• To shine with a soft glow

Part B: Which sentence from the article helps the reader understand the meaning of the word "flicker" in paragraph 5?

• “I hurried over, following the trail as best I could, praying that it would lead me to Sammy.”

• “Then, just as I was about to turn back, I saw a flicker of movement on the other side of the river.”

• “I called out to him, ‘Sammy, hang on! I’m coming!’”

• “Sammy barked in excitement when he saw me, wagging his little tail.”

How did the narrator know where Sammy was located?