WorksheetsStorytown Lesson 26 Lewis & Clark
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
How do you know that "Lewis and Clark" is narrative nonfiction?
The plot teaches a lesson about life.
The characters, places, and events are real.
The plot has a beginning, a middle, and an ending.
The author's personal thoughts and feelings are included.
Why do you think the author wrote "Lewis and Clark?"
to explain why people become explorers
to inform readers about a route to the Pacific Ocean
to tell about something Thomas Jefferson had requested.
to describe an important event in the history of the United States
Why were mountain ranges and waterfalls troublesome for Lewis and Clark?
They had to map the location o f each mountain and waterfall.
The trails near rivers and mountains were full of wild animals.
Getting around the mountains and waterfalls would be hard and take time.
See mountains and waterfalls meant they were lost.
What is the MOST likely reason the Shoshone at first refused to give Lewis and Clark horses?
They needed the horses to carry supplies.
They did not want the explorers to reach the coast.
They feared the men might be friendly with the Blackfeet.
They did not understand what the explorers were requesting.
Why did Cameahwait change his mind about giving horses to the explorers?
Lewis explained how important their expedition was.
Sacagawea recognized the chief as a member of her family.
A letter from Thomas Jefferson requested the Cameahwaits' help.
Members of the village decided they should help the travelers.
Which detail is MOST important to include in a summary of "Lewis & Clark?"
The men traveled on many beautiful rivers.
Sacagawea carried her baby during the trip.
Lewis and Clark met the Shoshone.
Sacagawea helped by finding food and landmarks.
How are the ideas in "Lewis and Clark" MOSTLY organized?
events in time order
a problem and solution
how two things are alike
causes and effects
Which sentence BEST summarizes the main ideas of "Lewis and Clark?"
Lewis and Clark made important discoveries in the territory between St. Louis and the Pacific Ocean.
The journey of Lewis and Clark to the mouth of the Columbia River took two years.
President Thomas Jefferson believed that the explorers would find a river that led to the Pacific Ocean.
The explorers brought back stories about huge grizzly bears and high mountain passes.
On a hike, a ______ would be an asset.
wolf
TV
piano
water bottle
Something you should do intently is
go to sleep
study for a test
eat a cracker
make a mess
Someone who talks profusely has
a loud voice
a soft voice
a lot to say
little to say
If you just got through an ordeal, you might say
"I'm glad that's over."
"That was fun."
"I feel rested."
"Let's do that again."
Rough terrain would be hard to
eat
walk across
rewrite
train
A _____ is a dismal sight.
happy puppy
burned building
large fountain
spring day
If a friend was in peril, you might say
"Have fun!"
"Let's trade."
"I'll get help!"
"What's new?"
If people esteem you, they ______.
dislike you
admire you
ignore you
wonder about you
