Standard 7.L.5
Poems
Reading Passages
Standards
Misc.
100

Excessively proud of oneself, vain

Conceited

100

What does the word "contemplate" in the poem most closely mean? (#6)

B-To think deeply about something

100

What does the word "labyrinth" mean in the passage? (#11)

B-A complicated, maze-like path

100

In this standard, you are to cite several pieces of textual evidence to support the analysis (reading literature)

#5- 7.RL.1

100

Which phrases would make the underlined part of this sentence more lively? (#21)

D-Its windows staring out like hollow eyes.

200

What does the word "tenacity" mean in this sentence? (#4)

C-Determination and persistence

200

What does the word "relic" in the poem most closely mean? (#7)

D-An object representing something from the past

200

What is the purpose of the narrator's description in the passage? (#15)

B-To describe the appearance and environment of redwoods

200

In this standard, you are to determine a theme/central idea

#12-7.RL.2

200

In this standard, you are to use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform or explain the topic

#20- 7.W.2 (d)

300

Feeling sure of yourself and your abilities

confident

300

If the poem were to continue, the next stanza would most likely be about: (#8)

C- The peaceful quiet of the night, with stars appearing in the sky.

300

What does the paragraph help the reader understand about the redwood forest? (#16)

A-It shows how redwoods provide shelter to many animals

300

In this standard, you are to determine/clarify the meaning of unknown words

#10- 7.L.4

300

Name 2 synonyms for initiate (that were listed on the review)

#9-begin, start, launch

400

What is standard 7.L.5? (#1)

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances (slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound, etc...)

400

Which sentence best summarizes the poem? (#13)

A- The night sky becomes peaceful as the sun sets and the moon rises.

400

Which word best describes how the narrator feels at the end of the passage? (#18)

C-Calm

400

In this standard, you are to analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text

#17- 7.RI.3

400

Name 2 synonyms for acquire (that were listed on the review worksheet) #9

#9-obtain, collect

500

How does the attitude of the characters differ from one another? (#19)

B- Lena finds the storm beautiful and awe-inspiring, while Max feels terrified and scared.

500

In this standard, you are to cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis (reading informational text)

#14- 7.RI.1

500

Is reject a synonym for acquire, initiate, or neither (#9)

#9-Neither

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