Little House on the Prairie

R.1.1 1.

How does the setting contribute to the plot in the excerpt from "Little House on the Prairie"?

• The setting creates a sense of adventure and uncertainty as the family navigates through unfamiliar terrain.

• The setting provides a peaceful and serene backdrop that contrasts with the family's tense journey.

• The setting highlights the family's familiarity with the land, making their journey smooth and predictable.

• The setting introduces a conflict between the family and the local wildlife, adding tension to their journey.

R.1.3.

What is the narrator’s point of view in the excerpt from "Little House on the Prairie"?

• First-person point of view, from Laura's perspective.

• Third-person point of view, focusing on Laura's experiences.

• Third-person point of view, providing insights into all characters.

• First-person point of view, addressing the reader directly.

R.1.3.

Which two details from the text best supports the narrator’s point of view identified in Part A?

• "Laura held tight to the wagon bow and stood up in the jolting wagon." (paragraph 2)

• "Beyond Pa’s shoulder and far across the waves of green grass she could see the trees, and they were not like any trees she had seen before." (paragraph 2)

• "Jagged cliffs of bare red earth rose up on both sides of the wagon." (paragraph 7)

• "The rushing sound of the water filled the still air. All along the creek banks the trees hung over it and made it dark with shadows." (paragraph 11)

R.3.1

Read these sentences from the passage.

Laura held tight to the wagon bow and stood up in the jolting wagon. Beyond Pa’s shoulder and far across the waves of green grass she could see the trees, and they were not like any trees she had seen before. They were no taller than bushes.

What does the phrase waves of green grass mean as it is used in this paragraph?

• It emphasizes the vastness and movement of the prairie landscape.

• It highlights the difficulty of navigating through the tall grass.

• It suggests that the grass is as tall as ocean waves.

• It indicates that the grass is dangerous and unpredictable.

R.3.2a

Which sentence summarizes the passage?

• Laura and her family encounter various challenges as they navigate through unfamiliar terrain to reach the creek.

• Laura is excited to see new types of trees and animals as her family travels through the prairie.

• Pa decides to take the family on a journey through the prairie, encountering beautiful landscapes and wildlife.

• Laura's family enjoys a peaceful and uneventful journey through the prairie to the creek.

V.1.2

Read this sentence from the passage.

The road divided here, and you could not tell which was the more-traveled way.

Based on the Latin root "divid-" meaning "to separate," what does the word "divided" most likely mean in the sentence?

• Came together.

• Split into parts.

• Became narrower.

• Became smoother.

V.1.3

Read this sentence from the passage.

The creek’s down in the bottoms. Must be this is the way to the ford.

What does the word "ford" most likely mean in the sentence?

• A bridge over the creek.

• A shallow place in the creek where it can be crossed.

• A deep part of the creek.

• A dam built across the creek.