W E E K LY T E S T S 3. 1 Test Record Form TEST RECORD FORM Possible Criterion Student Score Score Score Skills in Context: Cause and Effect, Target Vocabulary 10 8 Vocabulary: Target Vocabulary, Context Clues 10 8 Comprehension: Cause and Effect, Selection Test 10 8 Decoding: The VCCV Syllable Pattern 10 8 Language Arts: Kinds of Sentences 10 8 TOTAL 50 40 Total Student Score 2 = % Test Record Form.
W E E K LY T E S T S 3. 4 Skills in Context 1 Kearney was homeless as a teenager because A her mother died B her family moved often C she ran away from home D she was in a serious car crash 2 Kearney first coached at F Auburn University G University of Texas H University of Florida J Indiana State University 3 In paragraph 2, what does the word encouragement mean? A Instructions for a task B Awards for accomplishments C Support that builds confidence D Money given to pay for college 4 One reason the University of Texas offered Kearney a head coaching job was because she F was named Coach of the Year G won an event at the Olympic Games H started the Pursuit of Dreams organization J coached a team to a national championship 5 Why did Kearney have to use a wheelchair? A She was in a car accident. B She wanted to inspire her team. C She hurt herself while sprinting. D She was injured while coaching. 6 What effect did the doctors opinions have on Kearney? F She changed jobs. G She entered a race. H She decided to quit coaching. J She was determined to walk again..
W E E K LY T E S T S 3. 5 Skills in Context 7 In paragraph 6, the word negative 9 The main purpose of the selection is means A stated by the author A mean B identified in the title B wrong C implied by the author C helpful D named in the second paragraph D gloomy 10 Why did Kearney start Pursuit 8 The main purpose of the selection of Dreams? is to F She wanted to honor her mother. F persuade readers to join Beverly G She wanted to help the community. Kearney s team H She wanted to help injured athletes. G describe how to become a successful J She wanted to become Coach of track and field coach the Year. H entertain readers with a story about athletes winning races J inform readers of Beverly Kearney s life and accomplishments BE SURE TO MARK YOUR ANSWERS ON THE ANSWER DOCUMENT.
W E E K LY T E S T S 3. 6 Target Vocabulary, Context Clues Vocabulary Use what you know about the target vocabulary and context clues to answer questions 1 10. Fill in the correct answers on the Answer Document. 1 What does the word glances mean in The bird glances at the bug crawling on the ground. A Eats B Finds C Steps on D Looks quickly 2 What does the word included mean in The project included twenty pages of directions. F Came with G Took apart H Gave away J Returned to 3 What does the word sensitive mean in Felicity has sensitive skin, so she stays out of the sun as much as possible. A Familiar B Harmful C Easily hurt D Not permanent 4 What does the word prepared mean in Henry prepared a feast for the family. F Made G Bought H Provided J Understood 5 What does the word observed mean in These trees have a beautiful color during the fall, observed the artist. A Yelled B Practiced C Remarked D Questioned 6 What does the word nudged mean in Samantha nudged her little sister through the doctor s office door. F Yelled at G Picked up H Pushed gently J Carried through
W E E K LY T E S T S 3. 7 Vocabulary 7 What does the word decree mean in the sentence below? The court issued a decree for the people to follow. A Job B Offer C Paper D Ruling 9 What does the word annual mean in the sentence below? Every November, Taylor performs in the annual community talent show. A Lively B Yearly C Non-stop D Old-fashioned 8 What does the word prevent mean in Wash your hands often to prevent getting sick. F Heal quickly G Express sorrow for H Reduce the amount J Keep from happening 10 What does the word drowsy mean in the sentence below? Alan felt drowsy in the morning after staying up late the night before. F Brave G Sleepy H Furious J Terrible BE SURE TO MARK YOUR ANSWERS ON THE ANSWER DOCUMENT.
W E E K LY T E S T S 3. 8 Cause and Effect, Selection Test Comprehension Think back to the selection to answer questions 1 10. Fill in the correct answers on the Answer Document. 1 Miguel stays home from school because A he is sick B it has been snowing C it is a special holiday D he does not want to go 4 At the beginning of the story, Miguel feels F embarrassed by Tía Lola G happy Tía Lola lives with him H sad that Tía Lola is not awake J worried about Papi in New York 2 Why is Miguel unhappy with his mother? F She has new friends. G She has to go to work. H She reminds him about Papi. J She thinks he hurt Tía Lola s feelings. 5 Miguel feels unwelcome at school because A he came late in the year B he does not speak English C kids make fun of his last name D Mrs. Prouty speaks without moving her jaw 3 Miguel likes his teacher because she A is polite B tells him stories C helps him make new friends D shows him how to play baseball 6 Why does Miguel ask his mother how to say a word in Spanish? F He wants to learn to speak Spanish. G He wants his mother to be proud of him. H He wants to write a Spanish message to Tía Lola. J He wants to say something his little sister will not understand.
W E E K LY T E S T S 3. 9 Comprehension 7 Miguel feels close to his father because they both A like to cook new foods B enjoy playing in the snow C want to live in another place D are artists who make others happy 9 Miguel names a food after Tía Lola because he wants to A honor her B embarrass her C make her leave D make her angry 8 What happens after Miguel returns from being outside? F He writes a letter to Tía Lola. G He eats with Juanita and Tía Lola. H He thinks about Papi in New York. J He learns Spanish words from his mother. 10 At the end of the story, Tía Lola F feels welcomed G is angry with Miguel H plays in the snow with Miguel J wants to return to the Dominican Republic BE SURE TO MARK YOUR ANSWERS ON THE ANSWER DOCUMENT. Comprehension 4_246246RTXEAN_U1W3.indd 34 6/29/09 5:39:14 PM
W E E K LY T E S T S 3. 1 0 The VCCV Syllable Pattern Decoding Use what you know about the VCCV syllable pattern to answer questions 1 10. Choose the correct way to divide the underlined word into syllables. Fill in the correct answers on the Answer Document. 1 Will wants to practice to be a better problem solver. A pro blem B prob lem C probl em D prob le m 2 The words of the story painted a mental picture for the reader. F m ental G me ntal H men tal J ment al 3 Dara ignores her little brother when he is mad. A ig nores B ign ores C ig nor es D ig no res 4 What is the purpose of the project? F pu rpose G pur pose H pur po se J purp o se 5 A magnet has two poles. A ma gn et B m ag net C ma gnet D mag net 6 Do you have permission to leave the classroom? F pe rmi ssion G perm i ssion H per mis sion J pe rmis sion Decoding
W E E K LY T E S T S 3. 1 1 Decoding 7 Kazuo could not find his violin for tonight s concert. A co ncert B con cert C conc ert D conce rt 9 Miss Shell called the wrong number by mistake. A mi stake B mist ake C mis take D mi sta ke 8 The newspapers were stacked in the corner of the garage. F cor ner G corn er H c or ner J co rn er 10 I did not recognize you in your costume. F rec ogni ze G re cogn ize H re cog nize J rec og nize BE SURE TO MARK YOUR ANSWERS ON THE ANSWER DOCUMENT. Decoding
W E E K LY T E S T S 3. 1 2 Kinds of Sentences Language Arts Use what you know about kinds of sentences to answer questions 1 10. Fill in the correct answers on the Answer Document. 1 Which of these sentences is a statement? A The musician put on a show last night. B The crocodile tried to eat three people! C Do your packing the day before your trip. D What time did the farmer light the lantern? 2 Which of these sentences is a command? F Put on your sweater. G How I love to visit the ocean! H How much did the pumpkin weigh? J There was a friendly dragon in the story. 4 Which of these sentences is a question? F I can t believe that happened! G Does Irene own a blue and red jacket? H Please deliver this letter to Pam. J The camels enjoyed the cool water at the oasis. 5 Which of these sentences is a command? A I m excited about our trip! B Please take out the trash after dinner. C How many times did Angela count the fish? D A telescope is a tool for looking at objects in the sky. 3 Which of these sentences is an exclamation? A Obey the rules at home and at school. B Give the landlord the check for the rent. C That is the best model plane I ve ever seen! D Amos looked up the word in the dictionary. 6 What type of sentence is the following? That is the largest diamond I have ever seen! F Question G Statement H Command J Exclamation Language Arts Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. 4_246246RTXEAN_U1W3.indd 37 6/29/09 5:39:48 PM
W E E K LY T E S T S 3. 1 3 Language Arts 7 What type of sentence is the following? Write a paragraph about your favorite person. A Question B Statement C Command D Exclamation 8 What type of sentence is the following? How I look forward to seeing my best friend again! F Question G Statement H Command J Exclamation 9 What change, if any, should be made in What a perfect day for going skiing! A Change the exclamation point after skiing to a period. B Change the exclamation point after skiing to a comma. C Change the exclamation point after skiing to a question mark. D Make no change 10 What change, if any, should be made in Did you skim the story for details. F Change the period after details to an exclamation point. G Change the period after details to a comma. H Change the period after details to a question mark. J Make no change BE SURE TO MARK YOUR ANSWERS ON THE ANSWER DOCUMENT. Language Arts 6