Reading & Writing · Unit 6 · Weeks 31–36 · 50–60 min (best split over two sittings)

Publishing, Speaking & Year Review

43 points total · Name: ____________________ Date: __________

For the adult

This test covers Weeks 31–36: reading a play script, reading aloud with expression, presenting, publishing, and editing for capitals, usage, punctuation and spelling, plus this unit's spelling patterns. Your child reads the script 'The Moonflower Mystery' silently first and answers the questions; you may read the questions aloud. For the read-aloud item, your child then reads Zoe's and Max's lines in Scene 2 aloud to you while you listen and score; let them do a quick practice read first, just as in reader's theater. In Editing and Word Study, read only the directions, not the sentences or words. For the reflection at the end, read the prompt aloud; your child may look through their portfolio before writing. Do not spell words for them. Plan two sittings: the script and speaking items on day one, the rest on day two.

Part 1: Reading: A Play Script

12 points

Read the script. Then answer the questions. You can look back at the script.

1.
What are the words in parentheses, such as (pressing a seed into the soil), called? What do they tell the actors?
(2 pts)
2.
Compare the settings. When and where does each scene take place?
(2 pts)
3.
Zoe crosses her arms and says, "Not these. You'll see." What does this show about Zoe?
(1 pt)
4.
How does Scene 2 build on Scene 1?
(2 pts)
5.
How does Max change from Scene 1 to Scene 2? Write a line that shows the change.
(2 pts)
6.
Why do moths visit moonflowers?
(1 pt)
7.
What is the central message of the play? Write one detail that shows it.
(2 pts)

Part 2: Fluency, Speaking & Publishing

6 points

Read aloud to your adult. Then answer the questions about presenting and publishing.

8.
Read Zoe's and Max's lines in Scene 2 aloud to your adult. (Adult: listen and mark the score.)
(2 pts)
9.
How should you read Zoe's line "Shh! Here comes a moth!"?
(1 pt)
10.
These are notes for a talk: moonflowers / white / open at night. Turn them into one complete sentence you could say in your talk.
(1 pt)
11.
You are giving a talk about how a moonflower opens. Which visual aid would help listeners most?
(1 pt)
○ a map of your town○ a series of photos showing the bud untwisting into a flower○ a list of your favorite colors
12.
Name one way a computer or tablet can help you publish a report.
(1 pt)

Part 3: Editing

12 points

Read each sentence by yourself. Follow the directions.

13.
Fix all the mistakes. There are 6: four capital letters, one verb and one end mark. last saturday our neighbors drives to san diego
(2 pts)
14.
Write the past tense of each verb. think → ____ teach → ____
(2 pts)
15.
Use the words in ( ) to finish the sentence correctly. Two ____ (woman) ____ (sell) pies at the bake sale.
(2 pts)
16.
Copy the sentence. Add a comma and quotation marks. Abuelo whispered Look at the moth.
(2 pts)
17.
Add the missing comma. We mailed our report to Grandma in Lansing Michigan.
(1 pt)
18.
Read: The tiny moth fluttered softly. What job does tiny do? What job does softly do?
(2 pts)
19.
Combine the sentences using when. The sun set. The flowers opened.
(1 pt)

Part 4: Word Study

9 points

Read each word by yourself. Follow the directions.

20.
Circle the word in which gh says /f/.
(1 pt)
○ light○ cough○ though
21.
Write augh or ough to finish each word. The cat c____t the ball. I b____t a new pen.
(2 pts)
22.
Write oi or oy to finish each word. The baby dropped her t____. Wait for the water to b____l.
(2 pts)
23.
Circle the two words that have a soft c or a soft g. race rack stage stag
(2 pts)
24.
Finish each word with -en, -on, -al or -el. lem____ squirr____ mitt____
(2 pts)

Part 5: Writing: Reflection

4 points

Write a reflection paragraph on your own paper or in the box.

25.
Think about the piece of writing or project you are proudest of from this year. Write a paragraph that names it, gives two reasons you are proud of it, and uses linking words. End with one goal for fourth grade, written in the future tense (I will ...).
(4 pts)