· Web viewAnswer Key FOURTH GRADE READING, WRITING, AND COMMUNICATING COMMON ASSESSMENT SECOND QUARTER Session 1 Reading Improving Mr. Twine Jake’s neighbor, Mr. Twine, was very

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Answer KeyFOURTH GRADE

READING, WRITING, AND COMMUNICATING

COMMON ASSESSMENT

SECOND QUARTER

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Session 1 Reading

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Improving Mr. Twine Jake’s neighbor, Mr. Twine, was

very nice. He always smiled and greeted the people he met on the sidewalk. But Mr. Twine was very peculiar too. Sometimes Mr. Twine would do the strangest things.

He had a habit of going into the grocery store to pick up his mail. Sometimes he would go into the post office to buy his groceries. Mr. Twine was never quite sure whom he was talking to. Once he had stopped Jake and his dad in their driveway to talk. He asked how work was, and then he asked Jake’ father about neighborhood baseball games.

Jake sometimes wondered what was wrong with Mr. Twine. Then one day, Jake met Mr. Twine near the library.

“Good morning, Mr. Twine,” Jake greeted him.

“Jake, is that you? Well, hello there,” replied Mr. Twine as he squinted at Jake.

“Yes, it’s me!” was Jake’s reply. “Look at the great books I just got at the library.”

Mr. Twine peered at the books and turned them around in his hands. He even held one upside down for a moment and tried to read it. Jake thought about that episode all afternoon. That’s when he figured out what Mr. Twine’s problem was.

“Do you think Mr. Twine may need glasses?” Jake asked his parents later that evening.

“That would explain his odd behavior,” answered Jake’s mother.

“It sure would,” his father agreed.

The very next day, Jake asked Mr. Twine if he needed glasses.

“Heavens, no!” Mr. Twine said strongly. “I can see quite well.”

But Jake was not convinced. He talked to Mr. Twine about the benefits of wearing glasses. He mentioned it every day for two weeks. He told Mr. Twine that lenses to correct vision had been around since the thirteenth century. Even then, people wore the lenses in frames. Jake also told Mr. Twine about Benjamin Franklin. In 1784, Franklin invented bifocal lenses so that people could see things far away as well as objects close by.

“Just give it a try,” encouraged Jake. Over time, Jake convinced Mr.

Twine that he really did need some glasses. Mr. Twine agreed to see an eye doctor. The glasses arrived the very next day, and Mr. Twine was thrilled.

Mr. Twine knew just where the post office and grocery store were. He recognized every person he met along the sidewalk. He could tell Jake and his father apart.

“Glasses are the greatest invention in the world!” Mr. Twine told Jake when he saw him walking across the front yard toward his house. “Thank you, Jake. Thank you for encouraging me to go to the eye doctor. You are certainly a good neighbor.”

Jake smiled when he saw how happy Mr. Twine was. That night, Mr. Twine took Jake and his parents to see a movie. It was his way of showing how grateful he was to Jake.

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1. Which of the following does NOT describe a setting in this passage? (1pt)A. Jake’s front yardB. The eye doctor’s office C. Near the library D. The sidewalk

2. What problem does Jake face in this Passage? (1pt)A. He doesn’t like his neighbor, Mr. Twine.B. He needs to learn more about Benjamin Franklin.C. He is frustrated because Mr. Twine is not a good neighbor.D. He needs to find a way to convince Mr. Twine he needs glasses.

3. Write the sentence from the story that helps you infer that Jake is worried about Mr. Twine. (1pt)

“Do you think Mr. Twine may need glasses?”

4. Which sentence best describes the theme of the passage?A. People who are peculiar do not make good neighbors.B. Glasses have been around since the 13th century.C. Good neighbors leave each other alone. D. Good neighbors help one another.

5. The web shows traits of Jake. Which word belongs in the empty circle? (Use your judgment on this one but there is an example in the bubble - 1pt)

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Jake

Caring

Concerned Smart

Friendly


The Science Project“So, Jimmy, have you figured out what your project for the science fair will

be?” asked Jimmy’s father at the dinner table one evening. “Sort of,” Jimmy answered quietly.“Jimmy’s father was confused. “What do you mean, ‘sort of’?”“Well, I think maybe I’ll do something about toys that run on solar power,”

Jimmy mumbled. “But I don’t know for sure,” he answered, looking down at his hands.

“That sounds interesting. Tell me more about your project,” said his father. Jimmy explained that they were studying solar energy in his science class.

One day while playing, he had an idea: using solar energy to power toys. “What do you have so far?” Jimmy’s father asked. He continued to ask

Jimmy questions, and Jimmy answered eagerly, encouraged by his father’s interest. “It sounds like you already have several possibilities in mind,” his father said after a moment. “Have you experimented with any of them?”

“I’ve made some drawings. But I haven’t really tried anything out,” responded Jimmy. “I’m not sure whether I have a good idea or not.”

“I think you have a great idea,” his father replied.“But what if it doesn’t work?” Jimmy asked. He was a little worried about

his project.“You won’t know if it will work until you try. Do you have what you need

to get started?” asked his father. Jimmy thought for a minute. “What do I need? Hmm. Most of the stuff is

around the house. But I do need a few things from the hardware store. Maybe you could drive me there tomorrow?” Jimmy asked excitedly.

“You bet! Why don’t you make a list of the things you need?” said Jimmy’s father.

“That’ll be easy!” shouted Jimmy eagerly.

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6. Based on what he does in the story, Jimmy’s father can be described as –

A. helpful. B. strict. C. talkative. D. bossy.

7. What problem does Jimmy face in the story?

A. His family is angry at him.B. He can’t answer his father’s questions.C. He isn’t sure if his project idea is a good one.D. He can’t think of a way to get the stuff he needs.

8. How does Jimmy’s character change from the beginning to the end of the story? Be sure to use details from the passage to support your answer. (3 pts – stem sentence, 1 pt for how he is at the beginning and 1 for how he changes to the end)

At the beginning of the story Jimmy is unsure about his science fair project. He has an idea to use solar energy to power toys. After speaking with his father, he feel more confident. At the end of the story, Jimmy feels excited and eager to complete his project.

9. Where does this story take place? (1pt)

A. at the hardware store on SaturdayB. in Jimmy’s bedroom at bedtimeC. at dinner time in Jimmy’s houseD. early in the morning at school

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10. Study the following chart. (2 pts – 1 for using a complete sentence and 1 for putting the correct event)

What event belongs in the first box? Write your answer on the lines below.

Jimmy’s father asks Jimmy if he has any ideas for his science fair project. (event)

11. What was the author’s purpose for this text? Support your answer with evidence from the text. (3 pts – 1 for a stem sentence, 1 for the correct author’s purpose, and 1 for showing evidence from the story)

The author’s purpose for this text is to entertain. (any appropriate evidence to support)

12. What is the main idea of this passage? (2 pts – 1 for using a stem sentence and 1 for giving the correct main idea of the passage)

The main idea for of this passage is that Jimmy is worried that his idea for the science fair project is not a good one.

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Jimmy tells his father about his solar-powered toys idea.

Jimmy’s father thinks his ideas are great.

Jimmy’s father helps him get the things he needs to get started on his project.


Choose the word that is the correct definition of the underlined word in each sentence.

13. John was reluctant to give his speech, but Bob was enthusiastic about talking in front of the class. (1pt)

A. excitedB. hesitantC. bashfulD. tired

14. The thick foliage began to grow over the old, abandoned car. (1pt)

A. dead branchB. paintC. grass and shrubsD. rust

15. What does the prefix pre- mean in the following words: preschool/preview/prepay? (1pt)

A. eachB. excitedC. lateD. before

16. What does the prefix un- mean in the following words: unclear/unwound/untied? (1pt)

A. plainB. longC. doneD. not

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17. Using the root word help, add the suffix –ful, and write a sentence using the new word. (2pts – 1 for creating the word helpful and 1 for using it correctly in a sentence)

Helpful – (any appropriate sentence using the work helpful.)

EX: Bob was very helpful to the new student by showing her around the school.

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Read the passage and answer the questions.

Mr. Cruz stood at the entrance to the science museum. He held his finger to his lips until the students were quiet. “Boys and girls,” he said, “please stay together so that no one gets lost in the museum.”

At first Juana didn’t have any trouble keeping up with her class. The rock room and the insect room didn’t interest her much. Then Mr. Cruz led them into the dinosaur room. Juana gasped. One of the dinosaur skeletons was taller than her house! She stared at the skeleton for a long time. Juana had never seen anything like this before. Then she asked, “Mr. Cruz, what ever happened to the dinosaurs?”

No one answered. Juana looked around and realized that her class was gone. “Now I’m lost,” she said to herself, wondering what to do next. But just then, she noticed a friendly looking museum guard standing by the doorway.

18. Why did Mr. Cruz hold his finger to his lips? Use one detail from the passage to support your answer. (2 pts – 1 for a stem sentence and 1 for the correct answer)

Mr. Cruz held his finger to his lips to quiet the students down.

19. When Juana saw the huge skeleton, she felt amazed. (or something similar – 1pt)

20. Which detail from the story foreshadows that Juana will be separated from her class?

A. At first Juana didn’t have any trouble keeping up with her class. B. The rock room and the insect room didn’t interest her very much. C. Juana gasped.D. Juana looked around and realized that her class was gone.

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21. At the end of the story, we can infer that Juana will probably –

A. explore the museum alone. B. stay in the dinosaur room.C. ask the guard for help.D. pretend she is not lost.

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Session 2 Writing

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Prompt: Write a descriptive, multi paragraph essay about a special place that you have visited with your family. (CDE Rubric)

You may use this space to plan your writing.

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Session 2 Writing: Editing Task

1. Read the text below: Look carefully at the 6 words or phrases underlined in the text. A word or phrase is underlined because in may contain a mistake in grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization, or spelling. If there is a mistake, make the correction in the space above the underlined word or phrase. If there is no mistake, write OK above it.

continentGiraffes are fascinating animals. They live on the African continant. Giraffes

are the tallest of all the land animals. Their height comes from their long legs and

long necks. A giraffe’s neck can be over six feet long. The legs of a giraffe are

long, allowing

also long. Allowing a giraffe to take huge steps when it walks or runs. A giraffe’s

walking step can be 15 feet long!

Adult male giraffes are called bulls. A male can grow to be 17 feet tall, and

weigh 3,000 pounds. Adult females are called cows. Full grown females are

than giraffes. Baby

slightly smaller then male giraffes? Baby giraffes, called calves, are six feet tall

when they are born.

A giraffe’s coat helps to protect it from enemies. The marking on a giraffe’s

coat make for good camouflage against the African landscape. Scientist Jan Smith

says every Ok

says, Every giraffe has a different pattern on its coat.

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2. What is the author’s purpose for this text? Support your answer with evidence from the text. (3 pts – 1 for a stem sentence, 1 for the correct author’s purpose, and 1 for evidence to support)

The author’s purpose for this text is to inform their readers. (and any appropriate evidence to support this)

3. What is the main idea for this passage? (2pts – 1 for a stem sentence and 1 for the correct main idea)

The main idea of this passage is giraffes are fascinating animals.

Writing: Grammar, punctuation

4. Circle the word that should be capitalized. (1pt)

hotel alamosa water park car wash

5. Circle the pronoun. (1pt)

Mrs. Smith couch classroom bookshelves

6. Insert quotation marks. (1 pt)

Zoe asked, “Where are the markers and poster board?”

7. Which sentence is complete? (1 pt)

o Skated on the pond

o The frog hopped.

o The black and white car

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8. Write the plural form of each word. (4 pts)

Joy ____Joy’s____________

Candy __candies____________

Butterfly ___butterflies_________

Dairy __dairies_____________

Correct the run-on sentences below. Rewrite it on the line below each sentence.

9. Some animals change colors in the winter rabbits turn white. (1pt)

Some animals change colors. In the winter rabbits turn white.

10. My brother taught me to play lacrosse we practiced in the back yard. (1pt) My brother taught me to play lacrosse. We practiced in the backyard.

Read the passage below and look at the underlines parts numbered 1- 6.

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February 9, 2011

Dear Nana, (1)

Our school is having a talent show soon. There will be a more bigger crowd (2)than last year. My act will need to be excitinger than Sarah’s in order to win first (3)prize. I will juggle three stuffed cat’s while jumping on a trampoline. The cats (4)are heavyer than the tennis balls Sarah will be juggling. Do you think you can (5)come to watch? Bring you’re camera! (6)

Lots of love, Maggie

If item is incorrect, write it correctly on the numbered line below. If the item is correct, write OK on the line below.

1.___OK___________________________________________________________

2.___bigger_________________________________________________________

3.___more exciting __________________________________________________

4.___cats___________________________________________________________

5.___heavier________________________________________________________

6.___your__________________________________________________________

Revise and edit your piece for fluency, punctuation, grammar.

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Perfect Copy (publish) Remember that a published piece is neat and organized.

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