5th Grade Poetry: Cactus Wren
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English
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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the cactus wren “like thorns in all directions”?
They offer cool shade from the desert heat.
They help keep intruders away.
They are a source of food for the young hatchlings.
They prevent the baby birds from moving around in the nest.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In lines 1 through 13, the poet contrasts the wren’s behavior with that of other desert animals to show that the wren —
feels comfortable in the heat of the desert
worries about the needs of other animals
makes noises that are more pleasant to listen to
copies the actions of other animals
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Look at the dictionary entry for the word entrance.
Which definition best fits the way entrance is used in line 25?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
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CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The photograph below the title represents which part of the poem?
Lines 1–7
Lines 8–13
Lines 14–22
Lines 25–30
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CCSS.RI.4.7
CCSS.RI.5.7
CCSS.RL.4.7
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The poet uses the word “stickery” in line 21 to help readers understand —
how animals are able to find an abandoned nest
where the wren sits on the cactus to sing in the afternoons
how much work the wren does to build a nest
why most animals would not want to touch the cactus
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This poem is written from the point of view of a —
mouse
baby bird
mother bird
cricket
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
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