RW.5.2.3.g
Description:
Infer meaning of words using structural analysis, context, and knowledge of multiple meanings.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
4A, 4B
Exemplars
4A: Interpreting Word Meaning
4A: Interpreting Word Meaning
Description:
Interpreting Word Meaning
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
HiE-36
HiE-36
Grade level: 5
Word count: 1658 words
Author: Horace E. Scudder
Synopsis: This classic legend tells about Dutch sailors who must spend eternity sailing the ocean.
Excerpt:
The next day, as the ship drew near the Cape of Good Hope, the captain walked the deck with Otto. As they talked, they were grabbed from behind. Members of the crew tightly bound the captain and Otto. At the same instant, other sailors grabbed the ship's two officers and they too were bound. Now the ship was in the hands of the crew.
These wicked men made short work. They threw the captain, Otto, and the two mates into the sea. "Dead men tell no tales," said the man at the wheel.
These wicked men made short work. They threw the captain, Otto, and the two mates into the sea. "Dead men tell no tales," said the man at the wheel.
Question:
Read this excerpt. The man at the ship's wheel said, "Dead men tell no tales." What does this mean?
- Those who are no longer living cannot tell others what really happened.
- Those who help others will always receive help themselves.
- Those who spend many years on the sea often have lonely lives.
- Those who work only for money will not find true love or happiness.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Find examples in five selections of words that describe things you can hear, see, or touch.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
4B: Interpreting Analogies
4B: Interpreting Analogies
Description:
Interpreting Analogies
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
HiE-25
HiE-25
Grade level: 5
Word count: 1727 words
Author: Kerry Mescallado
Synopsis: William Still made a promise that the people who risked their lives for freedom would not be forgotten.
Excerpt:
Not all entries in William's diary were descriptions. He also included letters to and from other members of the Underground Railroad. Many letters told of slaves who had made it to safety. Others asked what to do if things didn't go as arranged. In the event that the mail might end up in the wrong hands, the letters were written in code:
"MR. STILL: I suppose you are somewhat uneasy because the goods did not come safe to hand on Monday evening, as you expected. The train only was from Harrisburg to Reading, and as it happened, the goods had to stay all night with us. We thought it expedient and wise to detain them until we could hear from you. There are two small boxes and two large ones. We have them all secure. What had better be done? Let us know."
"MR. STILL: I suppose you are somewhat uneasy because the goods did not come safe to hand on Monday evening, as you expected. The train only was from Harrisburg to Reading, and as it happened, the goods had to stay all night with us. We thought it expedient and wise to detain them until we could hear from you. There are two small boxes and two large ones. We have them all secure. What had better be done? Let us know."
Question:
Read this excerpt. As part of the code, what are the "goods" in the second paragraph?
- runaway slaves
- slave catchers
- newspaper articles
- major cities
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Find examples in five selections of words that describe things you can hear, see, or touch.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions