3rd Grade Test Practice for CAASPP

If I Could Fly by Claire Daniel

If I had wings like a bird,

then I would rise and fly.

I would explore distant lands

And mountains that touch the sky.

First I'd fly to far-flung shores,

To feel what it's like to be free.

I would float on waves, dive for food,

And wink at the whales I see.

I'd fly away to the rain forest,

To find other birds like me.

With toucans, eagles, and parrots,

I'd laugh at monkeys in the trees.

Next I'd fly to the desert,

Soar past a cactus or two.

I might chase a snake or rabbit,

There's so much I could do.

Next I'd fly to the frozen north,

A white snowy owl with me.

Tossing snowballs at polar bears

Until it's best to flee.

After all this flying I'm tired,

I need sleep and rest.

Where should I lay my weary head?

Which location is best?

But I don't have wings after all,

I'm anchored to the ground.

I'll snuggle in my bed at home,

and dream of flying 'round.

Part A: Which sentence BEST describes what the second stanza shows about the narrator of the poem?

• The narrator wants to go on a trip.

• The narrator enjoys whale watching.

• The narrator enjoys studying the ocean.

• The narrator wants to be able to travel anywhere.

Which line from the poem BEST supports your answer in Part A?

• First I'd fly to far-flung shores.

• To feel what it's like to be free.

• I would float on waves, dive for food.

• And wink at the whales I see.

Read the lines from the poem -

Tossing snowballs at polar bears

Until it's best to flee.

How does the use of flee help the reader understand the author's feelings on being like a bird?

• The author thinks being like a bird would mean being in scary situations.

• The author thinks being like a bird would mean getting away from danger.

• The author thinks being like a bird would mean playing jokes and not getting in trouble.

• The author thinks being like a bird would mean being thought of as dangerous by other animals.

Which word from the poem best supports your answer from Question 3?

• tossing

• snowballs

• bears

• best

Which sentence best tells the message of the poem?

• The author wishes she were a bird.

• The author wishes she could see different animals.

• The author wishes she were able to travel around the world.

• The author wishes she had more dreams of being a bird.

Which line from the poem best supports your answer from Question 5?

• If I had wings like a bird,

• I would explore distant lands

• With toucans, eagles, and parrots

• and dream of flying 'round

Recess is a very important time for students. Children need breaks during a busy day of learning. Moving around can help students focus better on what they are learning. A break can help students remember the lessons better. Teachers need a break too. Some teachers use stretches to give their students brain break.

The student took notes about the reasons kids need recess. Choose two notes that support the student's opinion.

• Teachers at schools without recess are usually unhappy.

• Recess should be given to students who are well behaved.

• Teachers who lead class stretches have more focused students.

• Studies show students who have more breaks have better grades.

• Schools where recess is given only as a reward have better behaved students.

A student is writing a research report about cell phones. She is looking for information about cell phone safety. Choose two sentences that have information about cell phone safety.

• Many people began using cell phones in the 1990's.

• Using cell phones to text while driving is an increasing problem in our country.

• Some people fear that the waves sent out by cell phones could be harmful to humans.

• Now, with cell phones being so common, there are safety concerns people have about other electronic devices.

• Many people feel cell phones are helpful because you could always call for help in an emergency.

A student is writing a report about how chocolate is made. Which source would mostly likely have information for the report?

• A website where people share their opinions of chocolate.

• A magazine article about what happens inside chocolate factories.

• A nonfiction book about how chocolate has changed over the years.

• A medical journal study about the health benefits of eating chocolate.

A student is writing a report about bike safety. Which website is the most useful source of information for the report?

• www.biketobehealthy.org

• www.bikesandhelmets.org

• www.bikesandgearsandchains.com

• www.bikecrashstories.blogspot.com