Answer Key

Beacon Breakout: NC EOG Review

Teacher Resource

No.	Key	Standard & Rationale
1	B	RL.5.4 (Vocabulary) "Determination" in context refers to Leo's firm purpose and resolve to restore the lighthouse's light.
2	A	RL.5.3 (Character Development) Leo undergoes a clear shift from being simply curious about rumors to having a specific, dedicated mission.
3	C	RL.5.3 (Plot) Finding and reading the journal provides the turning point where Leo understands the light is a technical signal.
4	C	RL.5.2 (Theme) The story emphasizes how Leo finds purpose in the present by reconnecting with and restoring an artifact from the past.
5	C	RI.5.8 (Claims) The author explicitly claims that lighthouses are "essential pieces of maritime history" that organizations work to preserve.
6	C	RI.5.1 (Evidence) The phrase "only thing standing between a ship and disaster" provides direct evidence of their essential navigational role.
7	C	RI.5.6 (Point of View) The author is concerned that while automation saved money, it "led to the deterioration" of historic landmarks.
8	B	RL.5.6 (Point of View) The narrator uses "he" (third person) but focuses specifically on Leo's internal feelings and realizations (limited).
9	C	RL/RI.5.9 (Paired Analysis) Both passages move beyond functional use to treat lighthouses as objects of historical or sentimental value.
10	B	RL/RI.5.9 (Paired Analysis) By sharing the journal, Leo helps preserve the history that Passage 2 identifies as the primary goal of modern organizations.

Reflection Guide (Exemplar)

Ideal Student Response: The journal in Passage 1 is a primary source document that records the personal history of a lighthouse keeper. As Passage 2 explains that these landmarks are "essential pieces of maritime history," the journal helps preserve that history and maintains our connection to the ocean.

Scoring Criteria 1 Student identifies the journal as a historical artifact or first-hand record.

Scoring Criteria 2 Student connects the journal's value to the preservation goals in Passage 2.

Beacon Breakout Answer Key Standalone

Beacon Breakout Answer Key Standalone