Unit 8 Week 2: The Bearded Lake

What does the word menace mean as it is used in paragraph 2 of Passage 1?

• eyesore

• danger

• mystery

• situation

In Passage 1, how does paragraph 1 contribute to the plot of the story?

• It describes the setting and the main conflict of the story.

• It introduces the main characters in the story.

• It hints at the arrival of a great hero who will save the day.

• It gives background information about the narrator.

Drag and drop the events to show the order of story events in Passage 1.

Groups:

(a) First

,

(b) Second

,

(c) Third

,

(d) Fourth

• A creature in a Welsh lake causes harm to the people of a village.

• King Arthur goes to the village to protect its people from harm.

• King Arthur and his horse capture the creature and move it to a different lake.

• The villagers call on King Arthur to come and save them.

Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of Passage 1. "Some said it resembled an enormous beaver, while others claimed it was more of a crocodile with teeth like knives." What does the simile like knives suggest about the creature?

• A. It had teeth made of metal.

• B. Its teeth were used to make knives.

• C. Its teeth cut through the water.

• D. It had long, sharp teeth.

How do the events in paragraph 7 of Passage 2 contribute to the plot of the story?

• They introduce the problem the characters face in the story.

• They provide the climax of the story.

• They describe the setting of the story.

• They provide the resolution of the story.

Read this sentence from paragraph 12 of Passage 2: "Then, one day, King Arthur suffered a mortal wound in battle and knew that he would probably not live long." What is the meaning of mortal as it is used in this sentence?

• not too serious

• made by a sword

• causing death

• not human

Select two plot details that belong in a summary of Passage 2.

• Merlin is King Arthur’s closest friend and advises Arthur on everything he does.

• King Arthur receives a sword called Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake.

• King Arthur takes a small boat to the center of the lake to get Excalibur.

• In the end, Sir Bedivere is responsible for saving King Arthur’s life.

• King Arthur lives up to his word and the Lady of the Lake heals him.

Read this sentence from paragraph 8 of Passage 2. "She was very tall, with eyes that glowed like burning embers." What does the simile like burning embers suggest about the Lady of the Lake?

• She is angry with Arthur.

• Her eyes are on fire.

• She can see in the dark.

• Her eyes have a strange glow.

Part A: Which of the following best describes the perspective of King Arthur?

• He distrusts the knights around him.

• He feels he can do whatever he wants because he is king.

• He values honesty and responsibility.

• He is gentle and tries to avoid violence whenever possible.

Part B: Which detail from the passage best supports the perspective of King Arthur?

• "Arthur was too weak to travel, so he ordered a young knight named Sir Bedivere to take Excalibur to the lake." (paragraph 13)

• "When Sir Bedivere returned to the castle, King Arthur asked, 'Did you return Excalibur?'" (paragraph 14)

• "Sir Bedivere returned to the lake, and this time he threw Excalibur as far as he could." (paragraph 17)

• "She had been angry with Arthur, but now the lady knew that he was a man of his word." (paragraph 18)