5th Grade ELA LEAP Into the Rapids PartA/B

Part A: What does the word "maneuvering" mean as it is used in paragraph 6?

• Moving carefully through something

• Getting lost in an unfamiliar place

• Avoiding danger by running away

• Paddling in circles without direction

Part B: Which sentence from the passage helps the reader understand the meaning of "maneuvering"?

• "Sam gripped the oars tightly as the canoe bobbed in the river’s gentle current." (paragraph 1)

• "The river was calm at first, but the further they paddled, the rougher it became." (paragraph 4)

• "He dipped his oar hard into the water, steering around a boulder." (paragraph 7)

• "Mia tried but slipped. Her hands were too wet." (paragraph 16)

Part A: What phrase best describes the setting of Into the Rapids?

• A dense jungle with dangerous animals

• A river surrounded by mountains

• A desert with a hidden oasis

• A city with busy streets

Part B: Which two details from the passage support the answer to Part A?

• "The mountain air was crisp, and the sun shimmered on the water’s surface." (paragraph 1)

• "The river pulled her fast, but Mia managed to clutch onto an overhanging tree root." (paragraph 13)

• "White foam churned ahead where the water crashed against jagged rocks." (paragraph 4)

• "Sam sat beside her, panting." (paragraph 20)

• Sam surfaced, gasping. "Mia! Where are you?" (paragraph 11)

Part A: Why does Sam tell Mia to move sideways instead of against the current?

• He remembers that fighting the current wastes energy.

• He is too tired to swim forward.

• He wants to see if she can swim on her own.

• He knows there are sharp rocks nearby.

Part B: What detail from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• "Sam surfaced, gasping. ‘Mia! Where are you?’" (paragraph 11)

• "Sam remembered what he had read: when caught in a current, use the river’s flow to guide your movements." (paragraph 17)

• "Gasping for breath, Mia collapsed on the shore." (paragraph 19)

• "A distant shout reached them." (paragraph 21)

Part A: Which sentence best describes a theme of Into the Rapids?

• Knowledge and quick thinking can help in emergencies.

• People should avoid dangerous situations.

• Siblings never get along.

• Adventure should always be avoided.

Part B: Which detail from the passage supports the answer to Part A?

• "Sam gripped the oars tightly as the canoe bobbed in the river’s gentle current." (paragraph 1)

• "Fighting the current, Sam swam toward her." (paragraph 14)

• "Sam remembered what he had read: when caught in a current, use the river’s flow to guide your movements." (paragraph 17)

• "Their dad was running down the riverbank." (paragraph 21)