ELD 1 Reading

Read the text.

Bells can get a lot of people’s attention. They are used to tell people about major events. One bell is even an American landmark. This bell is the Liberty Bell, and it is on display in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is most well-known for its large crack. It was rung only on special occasions in history. It rang when the Declaration of Independence was signed. It rang when the United States

Constitution was approved. It used to ring on George Washington’s birthday. The Liberty Bell has traveled to many towns and cities in the United States. In 1915 it even traveled to San Francisco, California, by train. It continues to be a symbol of freedom for everyone to enjoy

What is the main idea of the text?

• Bells can get a lot of people’s attention.

• George Washington helped make the Liberty Bell.

• The Liberty Bell traveled by train.

• The Liberty Bell is an important landmark.

Read the text.

Bells can get a lot of people’s attention. They are used to tell people about major events. One bell is even an American landmark. This bell is the Liberty Bell, and it is on display in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is most well-known for its large crack. It was rung only on special occasions in history. It rang when the Declaration of Independence was signed. It rang when the United States

Constitution was approved. It used to ring on George Washington’s birthday. The Liberty Bell has traveled to many towns and cities in the United States. In 1915 it even traveled to San Francisco, California, by train. It continues to be a symbol of freedom for everyone to enjoy

When was the Liberty Bell NOT rung?

• on George Washington’s birthday

• at an important event in San Francisco

• at the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• at the signing of the Constitution

A student has written an essay.

The essay may include errors.

Read the essay.

Then answer Numbers 3 through 8.

1 In my opinion educational video games are helpful for many reasons. Kids spend lots of time playing games, so why not learn while playing games? Games let you learn how to solve problems, see how well you are doing, have fun, and work with a team.

2 Video games also allow you to be creative. Some games let you unlock levels, solve puzzles, or even build cities.

3 Educational video games let children work at their own speed. It’s fun to beat a level of a game. Kids would want to learn more, so they can level up. Kids can also see how they are improving. If you beat a level in a math game, you can go to the next level.

4 You can learn with your friends and help each other if you play games online. Working as a team makes learning more exciting. Playing games can also help kids remember things. If it’s fun to practice math facts, you will practice and learn more. Playing video games make kids want to learn. These are the reasons that kids should play educational video games in the classroom.

What is the main idea of the essay?

• Kids spend a lot of time playing video games.

• Kids who play video games are good at math.

• Video games are fun and help students learn.

• Video games help students practice teamwork.

A student has written an essay.

The essay may include errors.

Read the essay.

1 In my opinion educational video games are helpful for many reasons. Kids spend lots of time playing games, so why not learn while playing games? Games let you learn how to solve problems, see how well you are doing, have fun, and work with a team.

2 Video games also allow you to be creative. Some games let you unlock levels, solve puzzles, or even build cities.

3 Educational video games let children work at their own speed. It’s fun to beat a level of a game. Kids would want to learn more, so they can level up. Kids can also see how they are improving. If you beat a level in a math game, you can go to the next level.

4 You can learn with your friends and help each other if you play games online. Working as a team makes learning more exciting. Playing games can also help kids remember things. If it’s fun to practice math facts, you will practice and learn more. Playing video games make kids want to learn. These are the reasons that kids should play educational video games in the classroom.

First, read the definitions for the word "allow".

allow v. 1. to give permission 2. to make something possible 3. to fail to keep something from happening 4. to accept

Then read this sentence from paragraph 2.

Video games also allow you to be creative.

Which definition BEST fits the meaning of the word allow in the sentence?

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4

A student has written an essay.

The essay may include errors.

Read the essay.

1 In my opinion educational video games are helpful for many reasons. Kids spend lots of time playing games, so why not learn while playing games? Games let you learn how to solve problems, see how well you are doing, have fun, and work with a team.

2 Video games also allow you to be creative. Some games let you unlock levels, solve puzzles, or even build cities.

3 Educational video games let children work at their own speed. It’s fun to beat a level of a game. Kids would want to learn more, so they can level up. Kids can also see how they are improving. If you beat a level in a math game, you can go to the next level.

4 You can learn with your friends and help each other if you play games online. Working as a team makes learning more exciting. Playing games can also help kids remember things. If it’s fun to practice math facts, you will practice and learn more. Playing video games make kids want to learn. These are the reasons that kids should play educational video games in the classroom.

Read this sentence from paragraph 3.

Kids would want to learn more, so they can level up.

What is another way of stating this idea?

• Kids like to beat their classmates at video games.

• Kids enjoy video games more than math.

• Video games are better than teachers.

• Video games motivate kids to learn.

A student has written an essay.

The essay may include errors.

Read the essay.

1 In my opinion educational video games are helpful for many reasons. Kids spend lots of time playing games, so why not learn while playing games? Games let you learn how to solve problems, see how well you are doing, have fun, and work with a team.

2 Video games also allow you to be creative. Some games let you unlock levels, solve puzzles, or even build cities.

3 Educational video games let children work at their own speed. It’s fun to beat a level of a game. Kids would want to learn more, so they can level up. Kids can also see how they are improving. If you beat a level in a math game, you can go to the next level.

4 You can learn with your friends and help each other if you play games online. Working as a team makes learning more exciting. Playing games can also help kids remember things. If it’s fun to practice math facts, you will practice and learn more. Playing video games make kids want to learn. These are the reasons that kids should play educational video games in the classroom.

Which sentence BEST explains how video games can help students improve their math skills?

• Games let you learn how to solve problems, see how well you are doing, have fun, and work with a team.

• Some games let you unlock levels, solve puzzles, or even build cities.

• If you beat a level in a math game, you can go to the next level.

• If it’s fun to practice math facts, you will practice and learn more.

A student has written an essay.

The essay may include errors.

Read the essay.

1 In my opinion educational video games are helpful for many reasons. Kids spend lots of time playing games, so why not learn while playing games? Games let you learn how to solve problems, see how well you are doing, have fun, and work with a team.

2 Video games also allow you to be creative. Some games let you unlock levels, solve puzzles, or even build cities.

3 Educational video games let children work at their own speed. It’s fun to beat a level of a game. Kids would want to learn more, so they can level up. Kids can also see how they are improving. If you beat a level in a math game, you can go to the next level.

4 You can learn with your friends and help each other if you play games online. Working as a team makes learning more exciting. Playing games can also help kids remember things. If it’s fun to practice math facts, you will practice and learn more. Playing video games make kids want to learn. These are the reasons that kids should play educational video games in the classroom.

Read this sentence from paragraph 4.

Playing video games make kids want to learn.

Choose the correct option to replace the underlined word.

• makes

• to make

• making

• be made

A student has written an essay.

The essay may include errors.

Read the essay.

1 In my opinion educational video games are helpful for many reasons. Kids spend lots of time playing games, so why not learn while playing games? Games let you learn how to solve problems, see how well you are doing, have fun, and work with a team.

2 Video games also allow you to be creative. Some games let you unlock levels, solve puzzles, or even build cities.

3 Educational video games let children work at their own speed. It’s fun to beat a level of a game. Kids would want to learn more, so they can level up. Kids can also see how they are improving. If you beat a level in a math game, you can go to the next level.

4 You can learn with your friends and help each other if you play games online. Working as a team makes learning more exciting. Playing games can also help kids remember things. If it’s fun to practice math facts, you will practice and learn more. Playing video games make kids want to learn. These are the reasons that kids should play educational video games in the classroom.

Which statement is MOST LIKELY true?

• The student writer makes good grades.

• The student writer makes good grades.

• The student writer plays video games.

• The student writer wants to be a math teacher.

Read the story.

Answer Numbers 9 and 10.

Sea stars, or starfish, live in the ocean. They are not fish because they do not use gills for breathing. Also, sea stars cannot swim like fish do.

Sea stars have many feet. They move along the bottom of the ocean. Sea stars can move very quickly.

Most sea stars have five arms. Some have more. If a sea star loses an arm, it can grow another one.

Sea stars also have many eyes. They have one eye on the end of each arm. If a sea star has five arms, it has five eyes. If it has more arms, it has more eyes!

What is the text about?

• a type of fish

• a type of sea animal

• a type of sea plant

Read the story.

Answer Numbers 9 and 10.

Sea stars, or starfish, live in the ocean. They are not fish because they do not use gills for breathing. Also, sea stars cannot swim like fish do.

Sea stars have many feet. They move along the bottom of the ocean. Sea stars can move very quickly.

Most sea stars have five arms. Some have more. If a sea star loses an arm, it can grow another one.

Sea stars also have many eyes. They have one eye on the end of each arm. If a sea star has five arms, it has five eyes. If it has more arms, it has more eyes!

How do sea stars move?

• They use their feet.

• They use their tails.

• They use their fins.