CMS WIN Formative Assessment #1- 7th Grade Reading (M & D)

As the teacher lectured the class about how important it was to pay attention, Brian found himself staring out the window again. Suddenly, a little boy came up to the window and peeked in. The boy blew a bubble with his gum and it exploded all over his face and the window. Brian began laughing so hard he fell out of his seat. The rest of the class silently stared at him as the teacher walked to his desk. 
What can you infer about how the teacher will react?

• She will help him up and give him a piece of gum. 
• She will scold him for not paying attention in class because she never saw the boy in the window. 
• She will think it is funny that he is on the ground and laugh at him.
• She will pretend she doesn't see him and ignore his behavior.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Jake is Amanda’s older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Amanda. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier. What character trait does Jake demonstrate?

• Athletic
• Kindhearted
• Grateful
• Thoughtless

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

• Weekends are times to travel.
• The author enjoys spending time with her family.
• The author's grandparents live far away.
• The author is sad to leave her cousins.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which sentence best describes the main idea of this paragraph?
You might not know what a mascot is, but you've probably seen one. Some mascots are for products. Tony the Tiger is an example. He sells cereal. Schools also have mascots. Baseball teams, hockey teams and other sports teams have mascots. A mascot helps get the crowd involved. They entertain the crowd when the players are not playing. Mascots are fun!

• You might not know what a mascot is.
  
• Tony the Tiger is a mascot that sells cereal.
  
• There can be mascots for products, schools and sports teams.
  
• Some schools don't have mascots.
  

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

• Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
• Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
• Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
• They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagra River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagra Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high. 
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? 

• The American Falls is 167 feet high
• The Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high
• Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America
• It is located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot tall statue of a woman holding a book and a torch. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France. It has become the universal symbol for freedom.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? 

• The Statue of Liberty is an amazing statue
• The Statue of Liberty is 151 feet tall
• Thousands of people visit the Statues of Liberty each year
• It was a gift of friendship from France

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides. 
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? 

• The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds
• It was placed on the endangered species list
• It was dying out because of pesticides
• The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

She worked all night on the piece of cake and turned it into a work of art.

What does the author mean by “work of art”?

• A. She carefully designed the piece of cake.

• B. She worked all night to become an artist.

• C. She was worried the cake wouldn’t taste delicious.

• D. She was certain that it would be easy.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

That was not a difficult project. I thought it was a piece of cake.

What does the author mean by “piece of cake”?

• A. It was a complex project.

• B. The project was easy to complete.

• C. There were many things to learn in the project.

• D. She was certain that it would be easy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6