A Day with Leif Erikson

PART A: What is the main theme of this story?

• The importance of friendship

• The value of exploring and being curious

• The history of Viking ships

• The weather in Greenland

PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the theme you identified in Part A?

• "The village was a wonderful place with houses made of sturdy stone"

• "The ship was unlike anything she had ever seen!"

• "If you want to be a brave Viking like me, you must always be curious and explore the world around you"

• "As she walked through the snowy hills, her boots crunched on the ice"

Which sentence best describes Freya's character development throughout the story?

• She becomes less interested in adventures

• She learns to build Viking ships

• She grows from an admirer of exploration to someone who believes she can be an explorer

• She becomes friends with everyone on the village

Select TWO details that show how the setting influences the story.

• The cold climate affects how people dress

• The village location near the shore allows Freya to meet Leif

• The houses are made of wood and hay

• The weather is always warm and sunny

• The village is in a desert

Read this sentence from the text: "The sails were bright and colorful, fluttering gently in the breeze." What does the word fluttering mean in this context?

• Moving up and down or side to side lightly

• Staying completely still

• Making loud noises

• Glowing brightly

What is the meaning of the word "anchored" as used in paragraph 4?

• floating freely

• secured or fastened

• painted

• destroyed

Part A: How does the author create suspense in paragraphs 3-4?

• By describing the weather

• By building anticipation about Freya meeting Leif

• By explaining Viking history

• By describing the village

Part B: Which evidence from the text supports your answer to Part A?

• "The ship was a long wooden vessel"

• "After breakfast, she put on her warmest boots"

• "After a long walk filled with anticipation, Freya finally reached the beautiful shore"

• "The village was a wonderful place"

What is the organizational structure of paragraphs 3-4?

• Compare and contrast

• Chronological sequence

• Problem and solution

• Cause and effect