Name: Date: ELA Trimester 3- Formative Assessment 3 rd Grade RW 1.1 1. Which word does NOT rhyme with scratches? A. patches B. catches C. watches D. matches RW 1.2 2. How should the word chambers be divided into syllables? A. cham-b-ers B. cham-bers C. ch-am-bers D. cha-mbers RW 1.4 3. Which word is a synonym for cruel? A. nice B. mean C. silly D. honest 1
RW 1.4 4. Which two words are homophones? A. brake, stake B. knight, light C. due, dew D. right, wrong RW 1.6 5. After all her studying, Nancy felt prepared for the test. What does prepared mean? A. hopeful B. ready C. unready D. nervous RW 1.8 6. The little boy was unhappy when his balloon popped. What does the word unhappy mean? A. glad B. not friendly C. not happy D. scared 2
RW 1.7 7. Use this dictionary entry to answer the following question. pop, verb 1. to make a short, sharp sound 2. to move quickly 3. to open wide 4. to let go of Read this sentence. They may even pop into an active burrow to escape an enemy. Which dictionary entry gives the BEST meaning for the word pop as it is used in the sentence in the box? A to make a short, sharp sound B to move quickly C to open wide D to let go of RW 1.5 8. Which word is a main heading for the other three words? A. grandchild B. family C. father D. grandmother 3
RW 1.8 9. Which of the following contractions is spelled correctly? A. can nt B. doesn t C. isen t D. are nt RW 1.8 10. What is the root word for the underlined word in the sentence below? Families and friends stroll down the sidewalk looking at everything. A. Familie B. Family C. Famili D. Familey WC 1.1 11. Which of these is NOT a complete sentence? A. Board games are fun. B. Can I play? C. Will buy them at the store. D. I won! 4
WC 1.3 12. Which past tense verb completes the sentence? Using binoculars, we on the kids next door. A. spying B. spy C. will spy D. spied WC 1.3 13. In which source below, would Samuel find the part of speech for the word dance? A. atlas B. dictionary C. telephone D. encyclopedia WC 1.4 14. Which sentence is divided correctly into its subject and predicate? A. Pennies are shining / in the beautiful fountain. B. Five little monkeys / were bouncing on the bed. C. A beautiful / red rose is growing in the garden. D. The handball court has / a long line during recess. 5
WC 1.5 15. Which of the following sentences is written correctly? A. Henry was born on May 11. 2000 in the city of valencia. B. Henry was born on May 11 2000 in the city of Valencia. C. Henry was born on May 11, 2000 in the City of Valencia. D. Henry was born on May 11, 2000 in the city of Valencia. WC 1.6 16. Directions: Read the letter. Then choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation for the underlined phrase. Dear Akiko, Please come to the Fall Festival at Rowndale Elementary School. We will have games, prizes, and lots of snacks! It starts at noon on Saturday. Very truly Yours, Mrs. Michaels A. Very truly yours, B. Very Truly Yours, C. Very Truly yours, D. Leave as is 6
WC 1.8 17. Choose the correct contraction for they are. A. their B. they are C. they re D. the yre WC 1.7 18. Which sentence is written correctly? A. His grandmother liked the flowers in griffith park. B. His grandmother liked the flowers in griffith Park. C. His grandmother liked the flowers in Griffith Park. D. His Grandmother liked the flowers in Griffith park. WS 1.1 19. Tyler is a wonderful student. Which detail supports this topic sentence? A. Tyler s mom writes stories. B. Tyler pays attention in class. C. Tyler has a friend named Nick. D. Tyler likes to play guitar after dinner. 7
Directions: Read the passage and answer the following questions. Karen bounced the basketball to Ellen. In a flash, Ellen had tossed the ball through the hoop. The Tigers were back in the lead again! Karen and Ellen had been playing ball together for almost two years. At first, it had been hard for them to learn how to move their wheelchairs around the court. Now, though, they were the Tigers very best players. They had even helped their team become the state wheelchair basketball champions. Tonight they planned to become the champions again Let s go! cried Karen as she grabbed the ball and wheeled toward the basket. Her team was on its way to another victory. RC 2.1 20. The best title for this story is: A. Girls Basketball B. Ellen s Story C. The Wheelchair Basketball Winners D. Boys Playing in Wheelchairs RC 2.2 RC 2.4 21. In the story, Karen and Ellen cannot A. win B. throw C. move D. walk 8
22. Which line in the story tells the reader that Karen and Ellen s team is going to win? A. Karen bounced the ball to Ellen. B. Her team was on its way to another victory. C. Karen and Ellen had been playing ball together for almost two years. D. Let s go! cried Karen. RL 3.3 23. Which word BEST describes Karen and Ellen? A. coaches B. sisters C. dancers D. friends 9
Directions: Read the passage and answer the following questions. The Ant and the Grasshopper Many, many years ago, a grasshopper spent his summer singing in the tall grass. His neighbor the ant spent the same summer carrying tasty leaves to his home in the ground. Why do you work so hard? asked Grasshopper. It s too beautiful outside. Summer is the time to play. The ant kept working. He was not going to let Grasshopper upset his plan of action. Soon, fall came and after that winter came. Cold winds blew across the sea, chilling the earth. Grasshopper found himself hungry and in need of some food. Help me, I m hungry, Grasshopper said to the ant. Didn t I see you during the summer, singing instead of working? asked Ant. Yes, that was me, said shivering Grasshopper. You sang all summer, said Ant. You should dance all winter to stay warm. RL 3.2 24. This story is BEST described as a A. biography B. fable C. poem D. riddle 10
RL 3.2 25. This passage teaches the reader that A. You should always share your things with others. B. You can t always count on friends when you need them. C. You should relax and enjoy the good times while you can. D. In good times, you must plan ahead in case hard times come. RL 3.3 26. What word BEST describes Grasshopper? A. clever B. hardworking C. sick D. lazy 11
Directions: Read the passage and answer the following questions. Are You Going to Space Today? Kathryn Thornton is a mom. She has three girls. Kathryn Thornton is also an astronaut. In the morning, the girls go to school. Kathryn goes to work. Before they leave, she and her children talk. Sometimes the youngest girl asks, Are you going to Space today Mom? Most days Kathryn answers no. But on December 2, 1994, Kathryn would have answered yes. On that day, she and her six crewmates blasted off in the spacecraft Endeavour. Their mission was to fix the Hubble Space Telescope. The Hubble had been in space for three years. It needed repairs. Before they could go, the astronauts had to get ready. A big part of getting ready was practicing. How did Kathryn and the other astronauts practice? First, they needed to learn what outer space feels like. They wore spacesuits underwater to learn how it will feel to work in space. They pretended to repair huge models of the Hubble in large underwater tanks. They practiced every move over and over. They practiced six or seven hours a day. That s about how long a spacewalk lasts. Finally, the spacecraft blasted off. When it reached the Hubble, the crew began their work. To repair the Hubble, they had to get out and walk in space. During the mission, Kathryn became the first woman to take more than one spacewalk. After eleven days, the mission was over. And it was successful. Today Hubble is a more useful telescope. It shows scientists more about outer space. 12
Kathryn s job as an astronaut is exciting. She has been to space three times. She walked in space five times. That is a world record for women! But for Kathryn, her most important job is at home. She tries to be there when her daughters need her. Are the girls proud to have an astronaut for a mom? To my kids, it s old hat, says Kathryn. Kathryn and her children miss each other when she s away. But, they don t have to wait eleven days to talk. On longer trips, astronauts can make short calls to their families. Maybe Kathryn s youngest daughter asks, When will you come home from space, Mom? RC 2.3 27. Kathryn Thornton usually sees and talks with her three daughters A. before school B. after school C. at bedtime D. in space RL 3.6 28. Who is the speaker in the passage? A. Kathryn B. narrator C. an astronaut D. a daughter 13
Directions: Read the passage and answer the following questions. I took Daniel to the dentist, because his tooth was hurting. The dentist cleaned his teeth and told me there were no cavities. However, one piece of his molar chipped off the day before, as he bit into an apple. Crunch! Daniel had to go back to the dentist two weeks later to have his tooth fixed. What a bummer! I was so proud of my son for taking good care of his teeth that I gave him a big hug! RC 2.6 29. What is Daniel s problem in this passage? A. He had many cavities. B. His tooth was chipped. C. His mom didn t like the dentist. D. He never brushed his teeth. RL 3.4 30. What is the author s purpose for writing this passage? A. To inform the reader B. To help the scientists C. To give advice D. To seek help 14
RL 3.5 31. Which is an example of an onomatopoeia? A. What a bummer! B. It s time to talk to Tim C. Crunch! D. His teeth were like pearls. RL 3.5 32. Which is an example of an alliteration? A. His smile was as bright as the sun. B. Bang! C. Tommy tiptoed to the table. D. The bat chased the cat and the rat. 15
Introduction: Design Your Own Mask Many people from all over the world enjoy making masks. They use masks when they have a celebration for special times like birthdays and holidays. Some masks look like animals. Some look like happy people. Others look like scary people. Think about a mask you could make. Here are directions for making your own mask. What You Will Need: A clean, one-gallon plastic milk jug Paper towels or a brown paper bag White glue Sandpaper Paint What to Do: Yarn, if desired Step 1: With an adult s help, cut off the spout of a clean, one-gallon milk jug. Cut the jug in half from the top to the bottom so that the handle is in the middle of one of the halves. The half with the handle will be the mask; the handle itself will be the nose. Step 2: With an adult s help, cut holes for the eyes and a hole for the mouth. Use sandpaper to smooth all rough edges of the mask. Step 3: Cover your work area. Tear paper towels or a brown paper bag into oneinch squares. Soak them for a few minutes in a bowl containing a half-andhalf mixture of white glue and water. Squeeze the excess glue from the pieces, one at a time, and place them on the mask. Cover the entire front of the mask and all of the edges. Let the mask dry completely. (It may take a day or two.) Step 4: Paint the mask and let it dry. After You Have Finished: You can hang the mask on a wall as a decoration or punch holes in the sides (with an adult s help), tie a piece of yarn to each hole, and wear the mask as part of a costume for a made-up drama. 16
RC 2.2 33. Step 3 tells you to cover your work area because A. You don t want anyone to see your mask. B. You don t want your mask to dry out. C. Your mask could make a mess. D. Your mask will break into pieces. RC 2.5 34. The main idea of this set of directions is A. To explain how to mix glue and water. B. To explain the steps to make a mask. C. To explain the types of masks in the world. D. To explain why people like to make masks. RC 2.7 35. Which step takes the MOST time to do? A. Step 1 B. Step 2 C. Step 3 E. Step 4 RL 3.1 36. The GENRE of this piece of writing is A. Drama B. Realistic Fiction C. Nonfiction D. Biography 17
WC 1.6 37. Which sentence is written correctly? A. To make your mask cut off the spout, cut the jug in half, and then cut holes for the eyes and mouth. B. To make your mask cut off the spout cut the jug in half, and then cut holes for the eyes and mouth. C. To make your mask cut off the spout, cut the jug in half and then cut holes, for the eyes and mouth. D. To make your mask cut off the spout cut the jug in half and then cut holes for the eyes and mouth. 18