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WorksheetsThe Dawn Wall
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins
With age, your skin will show _______. It may change color, become less firm, and show spots.
principles
variations
rank
slums
Who will ______ our school at the next math competition?
analysis
ascend
represent
sheer
The Dawn Wall is the most challenging route of El Capitan because it is so _________.
sheer
variation
rank
ascend
Overcrowded, poor places to live often in cities
represent
slums
initiative
analysis
A detailed study of something
represent
analysis
ascend
principles
I like dogs better than cats, so I am going to _______ them higher than cats.
principles
analysis
slums
rank
to climb up
rank
ascend
represent
analysis
The _______ of school are to show up, do your work, and get good grades.
analysis
rank
principles
sheer
Which of the following are media techniques? Select all that apply.
Headings
Pictures
Videos
Story text
Who did Caldwell climb The Dawn Wall with?
Jorgeson
Georgeson
Phiona
Amundson
Describe Phiona's life before she began playing chess.
She was happy and went to school every day.
She did many chores and played chess at school.
She lived in a slum and did not go to school.
She lived in a nice house but did not go to school.
Which media technique was found in The Dawn Wall?
Headings
Interviews
Videos
Subtitles
Who raced Roald Amundsen to the South Pole?
Robert Peary
Matthew Henson
Robert Scott
Tommy Caldwell
Select all speakers from The Queen of Chess.
Kevin Jorgeson
The Narrator
Phiona
Phiona's Coach
How do the subtitles in The Queen of Chess help the viewers? Select all that apply.
Phiona's accent can be difficult to understand.
Viewers may be hard of hearing.
It just looks nicer to have subtitles.
Documentaries are boring without subtitles.
Photo essays are...
made up stories for entertainment.
ways to present information in video form.
ways to present the point of view of real people.
a series of photos and captions to tell about a true event.
What is the name of the cliff or mountain from The Dawn Wall?
The Dawn Wall
El Capitan
Yosemite National Park
Tamarack Campground
There is a small incline on the back of El Capitan that is easy to walk up without equipment.
True
False
What is The Nose of El Capitan?
The back of the cliff
The path Caldwell climbed
The sheer front side of the cliff
The path Jorgeson climbed
What feature of a photo essay helps the reader visualize information, such as the height of El Capitan or the pitches used on The Dawn Wall?
captions
headings
photos
infographics
What is a free climb?
A way to climb a mountain without using equipment
A way to climb a mountain that does not cost any money
A way to climb a mountain using any path you'd like
A way to climb a mountain by borrowing equipment
Identify the most challenging route on El Capitan.
the Snake Dike
the Astroman
the Southeast Buttress
the Dawn Wall
How did the Dawn Wall route get its name?
It is easiest to climb in the morning.
It is easiest to climb at dawn.
It is prettiest to look at during dawn.
You are only allowed to climb it at dawn.
Why is the Dawn Wall climbed at dawn? Select all that apply.
The sun is not shining directly on it at dawn.
Climbers do not sweat as much during dawn.
Climbers are not as tired during dawn.
Climbers do not want to wear sunglasses while they climb.
Which two features make the Dawn Wall such a challenging climb?
It is sheer and slanted.
It is bumpy and sharp.
It is smooth and sharp.
It is sheer and bumpy.
Who reached the top of The Dawn Wall first?
Caldwell
Jorgeson
Amundsen
Scott
How does the video Meet the Climbers help you better understand the importance of this climbing accomplishment?
You get to see what they look like.
You get to hear their voices.
You get to hear their thoughts and see their emotions.
You get to watch them speak.
How did Caldwell and Jorgeson's journey to success become bigger than they imagined?
They became rich.
They became famous and an inspiration to kids.
Their families were proud of them.
They were able to feel accomplished.
How do you split a VCV word into two syllables?
V | CV
VC | CV
VC | V
VCV |
Who was the first person to reach the South Pole?
Robert Scott
Roald Amundsen
Robert Peary
Matthew Henson
How do headings help the reader understand the information given on a page?
They provide a quick summary of the text.
They make the writing look more informative.
They allow the reader to skim the information instead of reading every word.
They provide organization and prepare the reader for what the writing will talk about.
Why did Robert Scott's team have to pause their journey to the South Pole for 5 days?
They wanted a fair race against Amundsen, so they gave him time to catch up.
A few of their dogs ran away, and they had to find them.
A couple of the ponies got sick, so they had to wait until they were healthy again.
A snowstorm made them stuck, so they had to wait for the weather to improve.
Amundsen and Scott had difficulties getting to the South Pole. Why did the author tell about both groups having difficulties?
The author wanted to show that it was a hard journey no matter who you were.
The author wanted to show that neither group was prepared to do this.
The author wanted to show that one group was stronger than the other.
The author wanted judge both groups for attempting the journey.
How did Amundsen ensure he made it to the exact South Pole? Select all that apply.
He used a compass.
He planted a flag at 90 degrees South.
He circled a flag for 2 days analyzing the sun.
He measured for 2 days around the flag.
Describe what Amundsen did after returning home from his journey.
He died on his way home.
He wrote a book and gave speeches.
He immediately planned his next journey.
He became good friends with Robert Scott and shared his success with Scott.
Describe what Scott did after returning home from the journey.
He wrote a book and gave speeches.
He became good friends with Amundsen.
He made a documentary about his journey.
He died on his way home.
What does an interrogative sentence end with?
Period
Question Mark
Exclamation Point
Period or Exclamation Point
What does an exclamatory sentence end with?
Period
Question Mark
Exclamation Point
Period or Exclamation Point
What does an imperative sentence end with?
Period
Question Mark
Exclamation Point
Period or Exclamation Point
What does a declarative sentence end with?
Period
Question Mark
Exclamation Point
Period or Exclamation Point
Identify the type of sentence:
Get out your workbook.
declarative
interrogative
exclamatory
imperative
Identify the type of sentence:
Line up over by the door!
declarative
interrogative
exclamatory
imperative
Identify the type of sentence:
Where did you put the chocolate chips?
declarative
interrogative
exclamatory
imperative
Identify the type of sentence:
There were many pencils left behind on the floor.
declarative
interrogative
exclamatory
imperative
Split the following word into syllables:
pilot
p | ilot
pil | ot
pi | lot
pilo | t
