Greenwood International School English Ongoing Formative Assessment (2014 2015) Grade 4 - How Tia Lola Came to Stay-les 3 Name: Section: Paper 1- Subjective SPELLING (5Mks) Date: Time: 45minutes Write the misspelled words correctly on the lines given: 1. ediglht 4.idnmer 2. sewtnsi 5.uldib 3. chtid VOCABULARY Make sentences : (2mks) 1. glance : 2. included: Seen Comprehension ;(4mks) 1. What is the main conflict in the story? (Predict Story Structure) _ 2. Why does the author describe the snow field as a canvas? (Interpret) _ Page 1
3. How does Miguel understand how Tia Lola is feeling? 4. How do you think Miguel s mother would be effected if Tia Lola was not there? Grammar:-(5 marks) Read each sentence and then write what kind of a sentence it is:- (declarative,imperative,exclamatory, imperative) 1. It rained all day long. ---------------------- 2. Ouch! ----------------------- 3. Can you make it to my birthday party? ---------------------- 4. Go and stand in the line. --------------------- 5. Wow! Look at the fire works! --------------------- Page 2
Unseen Comprehension (5mks) Read the passage and answer the questions: Q 1. Why did the coach ask Juan to join the football team? Give two reasons. Page 3
Paper 2-Objective Read the questions and fill in the correct answers on the answer document. Vocabulary : Context Clue :(3mks) Use what you know about context clues to answer the following :- What does each underlined word mean in each sentence: 1. Henry a feast for the family. A. made B. bought C. provided D. understood 2. Some animals hibernate during cold weather, sleeping until temperature rises again in spring. F. raise children G. sleep through the winter H. eat only vegetables J. play cards 3. These trees have a beautiful fall, the artist. A. yelled B. practiced C. remarked D. questioned 4. Scientists used a measuring tape to detect how far the glacier moved. F. Figure out G. announce H. cover up J. lie about 5. Dress warmly for severe winter weather or you could get cold. A. mild B. very harsh C. unusual D. unpredictable Page 4
6.Sam nudged her little sister through the doctors office door. F. yelled at G. picked up H. pushed gently J. carried through Comprehension (6mks) 3. Page 5
DECODING (VCCV Syllable) (5Mks). Page 6
Language Art:(5mks) Page 7
Vocabulary Passage : Bonus Sheet Read the passage and fill in the missing vocabulary words: Unspoilt Observes Prepared Included Encouragement Welcomed Glances Sensitive Negative Moving To a New Home Think of a time when you felt homesick. You may have gone off to cry by yourself. Perhaps you even to return home immediately. Did anyone give you? And cheer you up, or did you face your feelings alone? A person can make shy newcomers feel and by talking to them. For example, if someone new your way, invite that person to join you and your friends. If a friend to you that a new class mate is feeling sick, make an effort to help out. Often when people move, they have happy,, memories of their old communities. If you let newcomers share these stories you can help them feel right at home. Bonus words (Spelling) Listen to the words and write on the blanks 1. 5. 2. 3. 4. Page 8
Unseen Comprehension : (5mks) Read the passage and answer the questions: My name is Juan, and I am on the football team. I was just voted the most valuable player. I was surprised when they gave me this award. I m not tall or big. I m strong and can kick very hard, though. I grew up in Puerto Rico and played soccer with my brothers. They are all older and faster than I am. It was not easy to keep up with them. I never played football before I came to New York. The coach saw me practice kicking and asked me to join. In most games, I make a lot of field goals because I can kick far and high. This year, I scored the most points on the team. That is why I was voted the most valuable player on the team. Write the numbers to match the cause with the effect : Cause Effect 1. Juan is modest But he was surprised he got an award. 2. Juan worked extra hard to keep up with his older The coach asks Juan to join the team. brothers in soccer. 3. The coach is impressed By Juan s ability to Juan could make a lot of field goals. Kick a ball. 4. Juan could kick far and Juan is surprised he got the award. High. 5. Juan was not tall and big. Juan is strong and can kick very hard. Page 9
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