Reading & Writing · Unit 3 · Weeks 13–18 · 50–60 min (best split over two sittings)

Revising, Poetry & Comparing Texts

46 points total · Name: ____________________ Date: __________

For the adult

This test covers Weeks 13–18: comparing two stories about the same characters, reading a poem, revising and editing, prefixes and suffixes, and the first steps of research. You may read all directions and the questions aloud, but your child reads the two stories, the poem and the two source cards alone. In Revising & Editing and Word Study, read only the directions, not the sentences or words. For the paragraph at the end, read the prompt aloud and remind your child to use their own words, not copied sentences. Do not spell words or fix punctuation for them. This test is longer than earlier ones, so plan two sittings: the stories and the poem on day one, the rest on day two.

Part 1: Reading: Two Stories About the Same Characters

11 points

These two stories come from the same series about Priya and Sam. Read both. Then answer the questions.

1.
In Story 1, what is the problem? How is it solved?
(2 pts)
2.
Read: "listened to the rain hammer the roof." Is this literal or nonliteral? What does it really mean?
(2 pts)
3.
In Story 2, "Sam's chin wobbled." How does Sam feel?
(1 pt)
4.
What does Priya do in Story 2 that shows she is a caring big sister?
(1 pt)
5.
Compare the settings. Where and when does each story take place?
(2 pts)
6.
How are the plots of the two stories alike? How are they different?
(2 pts)
7.
Which theme do both stories share?
(1 pt)
○ Family members can help each other when things go wrong.○ Kites are hard to fly at the beach.○ It is not safe to camp outside.

Part 2: Poetry

7 points

Read the poem. Then answer the questions.

8.
Which stanza tells what the speaker hears? Write 1 or 2.
(1 pt)
9.
Use letters to write the rhyme scheme of stanza 1.
(1 pt)
10.
"It stitched the grass with silver thread." Is this literal or nonliteral? What does it really mean?
(2 pts)
11.
Copy one line or phrase from the poem that helps you see something.
(1 pt)
12.
How does stanza 2 build on stanza 1?
(2 pts)

Part 3: Revising & Editing

11 points

Read each item by yourself. Follow the directions.

13.
Revise the sentence. Replace went with a stronger, more exact verb. The wind went through the trees.
(1 pt)
14.
Circle the verb that agrees with the subject. Two deer (drink / drinks) from the stream.
(1 pt)
○ drink○ drinks
15.
Write the plural of each noun. one goose, two ____ one man, two ____
(2 pts)
16.
Fix the pronoun so it matches the noun. The kittens licked its paws.
(1 pt)
17.
Rewrite the sentence with the right capital letters and end mark. did grandpa joe visit us in april
(2 pts)
18.
Write the last line of this address correctly. salem oregon 97301
(2 pts)
19.
Copy the sentence. Add the missing marks. Look at the frost cried Priya
(2 pts)

Part 4: Word Study

9 points

Read each item by yourself. Use what you know about prefixes and suffixes.

20.
Write the word that means: not kind → ____ pay before → ____
(2 pts)
21.
What does mislabel mean?
(1 pt)
22.
Add -ful or -less to make a word that means: without a cloud → ____ full of joy → ____
(2 pts)
23.
Add -ly or -ness to the word in ( ) to finish each sentence. The firefighter acted (brave) ____. The lost puppy filled us with (sad) ____.
(2 pts)
24.
Underline the prefix and circle the suffix in this word. unhelpful
(2 pts)

Part 5: Research & Writing

8 points

Read the two source cards. Then answer the questions and write a paragraph.

25.
Which is the best research question for a short report?
(1 pt)
○ Do sloths have fur?○ How do sloths live in the rain forest?○ Is a sloth my favorite animal?
26.
Write one fact that is in both sources.
(1 pt)
27.
Sort these notes under the right heading. Notes: move very slowly; rain forests of Central and South America; good swimmers Headings: Where Sloths Live | How Sloths Move
(2 pts)
28.
Use both sources. Write a paragraph of 4–6 sentences that answers this question: How do sloths live in the rain forest? Use your own words. Include at least one fact from each source and end with a closing sentence.
(4 pts)