ELA 5th Grade A5

Part A
What does the phrase "retracing our steps" mean in paragraph 2?

• Walking as fast as possible

• Following the same path backward

• Using a flashlight to find the trail

• Climbing to a high place to get a better view

Part B
Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• "Ben started to panic."

• "Lena pulled out the map, but everything looked the same."

• "They walked back in the direction they had come from, but the deeper they went, the more lost they felt."

• "Ben gathered small twigs while Lena used a magnifying glass to start a small fire."

Part A
What does the word "signal" mean as it is used in paragraph 6?

• A sign or action used to get attention

• A secret code only rangers understand

• A whistle used only in emergencies

• A tool for finding food in the woods

Part B
Which sentence from the passage best supports the meaning of "signal" in Part A?

• "Lena remembered something her dad had told her—when lost in the woods, making noise or signals could help rescuers find you."

• "They also arranged sticks on the ground to spell 'HELP.'"

• "The fire crackled, casting flickering shadows around them."

• "Ben started to panic. 'What if we never find our way back?'"

What was the main reason Lena and Ben were able to be rescued?

• They kept moving to find their way back.

• They stayed in one place and used signals for help.

• They followed the deer to a safer area.

• They climbed a tree to get a better view of the forest.