4th Grade ELA LEAP Writing & Poem Passages 2 ✓

Part A: What does the word resurfaced mean as used in paragraph 15?

• Came up from underwater

• Floated away with the current

• Slipped back into the sea

• Disappeared from view

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

• “Kai noticed smoke rising from the far side of the marina.” (paragraph 7)

• “Grandpa dove in.” (paragraph 14)

• “Kai followed.” (paragraph 10)

• “Finally, Grandpa resurfaced, pulling a teen with one arm.” (paragraph 15)

Part A: Which phrase best describes the setting of the passage?

• A crowded beach in a warm tourist town

• A peaceful harbor village in a northern coastal region

• A large shipyard with lots of heavy equipment

• A city pier near tall buildings and highways

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

• “The sea breeze tugged at the pages” (paragraph 2)

• “That’s where the maintenance shed is.” (paragraph 8)

• “Fishermen shouting, gulls squawking.” (paragraph 3)

• “The harbor was waking up” (paragraph 3)

• “Grandpa’s boat, the Star Runner, bobbed gently beside the old wooden dock.” (paragraph 4)

Part A: Why does Grandpa praise Kai after the rescue?

• Kai repaired the boat after it was damaged.

• Kai tied the best knot he’d learned.

• Kai threw the lifebuoy close enough to help.

• Kai called for help and used a radio.

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

• “Grandpa smiled. ‘You already started today.’” (paragraph 29)

• “‘Good toss, Kai.’” (paragraph 22)

• “He wasn’t perfect, but he was learning.” (paragraph 32)

• “Kai watched the waves roll in.” (paragraph 27)

Part A: What theme is developed in “Trouble at the Dock”?

• People must be brave to take charge.

• Preparation helps you stay calm in emergencies.

• Everyone should learn to sail.

• You need permission to help others.

Part B: Which sentence from the passage best supports the theme?

• “He dropped his notebook full of knots and boat terms.” (paragraph 2)

• “The teen groaned and opened his eyes.” (paragraph 25)

• “It felt good to know that when it counted, he’d acted.” (paragraph 35)

• “‘This boat will be yours,’ Grandpa said.” (paragraph 5)

Part A: Based on lines 1–4 in “Ocean,” what does wide and deep like a secret mean?

• The ocean is filled with hidden animals.

• The ocean is mysterious and hard to fully understand.

• The ocean changes color depending on the sun.

• The ocean is calm and quiet like a whispered secret.

Part B: Which line from the poem helps further develop the simile in Part A?

• “Its waves rise up and fall again,” (line 3)

• “A steady breath that never ends.” (line 4)

• “The gulls cry out with voices rough and high,” (line 11)

• “The smell of seaweed drifts in the breeze,” (line 13)