ELA Pre-Assessment

What is the main problem in the beginning scenes of the fable?

• Fox is not good at climbing trees

• A farmer drops food from his bag

• Fox wants the cheese that Crow has

• Crow wants to show off for Fox

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Read this sentence from the fable

Just at that moment, Fox strolled by.

The author uses the word "strolled" to show that

• Fox was hiding, trying not to be seen

• Fox tried to take something away

• Fox ran quickly, as if being chased

• Fox walked in an unhurried way

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Based on the fable, which two words describe Crow

• dishonest and angry

• kind and generous

• simple and proud

• rich and famous

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Why is Fox looking away from Crow while he talks to her in the picture?

• He cannot see that Crow is sitting in the tree with the cheese

• He wants Crow to think that he does not know she is in the tree

• He knows Crow is about to drop the cheese and wants to be ready

• He wants Crow to fly down to the ground to talk to him

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of these best retells what happens in the fable?

• A farmer drops a chunk of cheese, and Crow picks it up. Fox wants the cheese. He tricks Crow into dropping the cheese and then eats it.

• Fox sees Crow with a big piece of cheese. He tells Crow that she has beautiful eyes and feathers. Then he wonders if her voice is also beautiful.

• Crow is hungry. She sees a farmer drop a piece of cheese. She takes the cheese high into a tree. Fox praises her, so she gives him the cheese

• Fox smells a tasty piece of cheese. He asks Crow for some of the cheese, but she is selfish. When Crow drops the cheese, Fox runs away with it.

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which sentence from the passage best supports the main idea about Gregory's home?

• "This is also his dining room, living room, and study--all in one tiny space."

• "Gregory pulls out a board to create a table and opens a folding chair."

• "When Gregory wants to sleep, he climbs a ladder to the loft above."

• "Lucky for Gregory, his house sits in his parents driveway."

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

How does the photograph with "This Tiny House" show that Gregory's home is usable?

• It shows that the door of the house is made of wood.

• It shows that the house is near Gregory's parents' home.

• It shows that the whole house can be moved on its wheels.

• It shows that the house is tall enough for Gregory to stand in

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

According to the passage, how does Gregory do his shopping?

• He shops for everything he needs for a month at a time.

• He shops every day and stores food at his parents' house.

• He buys only what he needs each time he shops.

• He buys large numbers of items to save money.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Based on the passage, how do you think the author feels about large homes?

• People who live in large homes are lucky.

• No one should have a large home.

• Large homes should not have bathrooms.

• A large home can be wasteful.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which of the following belongs in the empty box?

• Gregory's house is always dark

• Gregory's house gets cold.

• Gregory saves money.

• Gregory uses community services

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3