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Drag and drop each group of words into the correct category.

Groups:

(a) Complete sentence

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(b) Fragments

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(c) Run ons

• Known for his courage and strong will.

• He was born near the Grand River, his early life was spent learning traditions.

• Sitting Bull fought the government for trying to take his people's land.

• Sitting Bull was born near the Grand River in Dakota Territory.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Sitting Bull was a significant Lakota leader _____wisdom and courage guided his people through challenging times.

Choose the correct relative pronoun or relative adverb to complete this sentence.

• which

• where

• whose

• when

Answer explanation

The correct answer is whose. The blank in the sentence requires a word that shows possession or a relationship between Sitting Bull and his "wisdom and courage." The relative pronoun "whose" indicates possession and connects the descriptive clause ("wisdom and courage guided his people through challenging times") to the noun it modifies ("Sitting Bull").

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

Which words should be capitalized in the sentence?

Answer explanation

The: This is capitalized because it's the very first word of the sentence. All sentences begin with a capital letter.

• Lakota Sioux: These are capitalized because they represent the proper name of a specific Native American tribe. Proper nouns, which are names of particular people, places, or things, are always capitalized.

• Leader: This word is not capitalized because it's a common noun. It describes a general role or position, not a specific named title in this context.

• Sitting Bull: These words form the proper name of a particular individual. Therefore, both "Sitting" and "Bull" are capitalized.

• Was: This is not capitalized as it's a common verb within the sentence.

• A: This is not capitalized as it's an article within the sentence.

• Significant: This is not capitalized as it's a common adjective describing the noun "figure."

• Figure: This is not capitalized as it's a common noun.

• In: This is not capitalized as it's a preposition within the sentence.

• American: This is capitalized because it's an adjective derived from the proper noun "America." Adjectives that come from proper nouns are typically capitalized.

• History: This is not capitalized because it's a common noun referring to a general field of study or past events. It's not a specific named historical event or period in this context.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Chief Sitting Bull bravely declared We will defend our lands and our way of life.

What is the correct way to punctuate the sentence above?

• Chief Sitting Bull bravely declared, "We will defend our lands and our way of life."

• "Chief Sitting Bull bravely declared We will defend our lands and our way of life."

• "Chief Sitting Bull bravely declared," "We will defend our lands and our way of life." D.

• "Chief Sitting Bull bravely declared," We will defend our lands and our way of life."

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Chief Sitting Bull bravely declared, "We will defend our lands and our way of life." because the entire direct quote – the exact words spoken by Chief Sitting Bull – should be enclosed within quotation marks. The comma after "declared" correctly separates the reporting verb from the direct speech. The other options incorrectly place or omit quotation marks, failing to accurately represent the direct speech within the sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Sitting Bull was a significant figure in Native American history. He was born in the Grand River region around 1831 and was known for his bravery and strong leadership. As a young man, he became a respected warrior and eventually a principal chief of the Lakota Sioux tribes. During the 1870s, when the U.S. government attempted to seize Lakota lands, Sitting Bull emerged as a key leader in the resistance. He played a vital role in the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876, where the Lakota and Cheyenne warriors defeated General Custer's forces.

Choose the best ending sentence.

• The battle was a major victory for the Native American tribes but did not ultimately prevent the loss of their lands.

• Sitting Bull's birth name was Húŋkešni, which means "Slow" in the Lakota language.

• Today, Sitting Bull is remembered as a powerful symbol of Native American resistance and a courageous defender of his people's way of life.

• The Lakota people were skilled hunters and depended on the buffalo for their survival on the Great Plains.

Answer explanation

Today, Sitting Bull is remembered as a powerful symbol of Native American resistance and a courageous defender of his people's way of life. provides the best concluding sentence because it summarizes Sitting Bull's lasting significance and impact. It connects his historical actions (leading resistance) to his present-day recognition as a symbol of strength and defense of Native American culture. The other options present details that are either too specific to one event, introductory information, or general information about the Lakota people rather than a conclusion about Sitting Bull himself. A strong concluding sentence should offer a final thought or summary of the main subject of the report.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2