"Tracker" - TDQs

How does the first sentence in para. 1 contribute to the development of the passage?

• by introducing a theme about the thrill of deer hunting.

• by establishing that John’s conflict will be with the deer

• by creating suspense about whether John will find a deer

• by showing that John is not very good at hunting by himself

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the theme of the passage?

• Children should be accompanied by an adult when hunting for deer in the woods. 

• Children might have to take on adult responsibilities when a loved one becomes ill.

• Concentrating on a task can help distract someone from a problem that is occurring.

• The woods can present dangers for someone who is not an experienced woodsman.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How does paragraph 2 contribute to the development of the setting?

• by explaining what time of day it is in the story

• by revealing how far John has walked from home

• by illustrating snow and swamp grass on the ground

• by helping the readers understand what a deer bed is

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which statement reflects John's point of view about hunting this year?

• Hoping to make his ill grandfather proud, John decides to use his deer hunting skills to find a deer.

• John decides to go deer hunting because he knows it will take his mind off of his grandfather being ill.

• John decides to go deer hunting even though his grandfather, who he always hunts with, is unable to accompany him.

• Although he does not want to go hunting without his grandfather, John decides to go anyway and ends up seeing a deer. 

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Select three statements that should be included in an accurate summary of the passage.

• John waits for another sound.

• John realizes he hasn’t thought about his grandfather.

• The tracks were twenty-five feet from each other.

• John hears a sound that might have come from a deer.

• John notices a clear space in the snow that feels warm.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does the final sentence contribute to the plot of the story?

• by implying that John is forgetful and irresponsible 

• by showing that John is beginning to overcome his problems

• by revealing that John feels guilty for going without his grandfather

• by suggesting that John is excited about not having to deal with his grandfather

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4