Common Assessment #3 Study Guide

A student is writing a story for class about a day on the farm. The student wants to revise the draft to provide a better introduction. Read the draft and answer the question that follows.

Farmer John started his day before breakfast by feeding the chickens and collecting eggs from the chicken coop. He enjoyed listening to the chickens cluck and the rooster crow in the mornings. After this chore was finished, he moved on to the cows. With four cows to milk and feed, this took some time. He was ready to eat afterward. He headed up to the house for some scrambled eggs and toast!

Choose the BEST beginning sentence to introduce the farmer.

• Farmer John had the same routine every day for taking care of all the animals on the farm.

• Farmer John had many animals on his farm and the pigs were his favorite.

• Farmer John did not like having to take care of all the animals on the farm.

• Farmer John liked to start his day by eating breakfast before taking care of the animals.

A student has written a paragraph and wants to revise it to make it clear how a character feels about what happens in the story. Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows.

Frieda looked at the two science posters. She could tell right away that Ollie’s was much better than hers. It had brighter pictures and interesting information. She knew he must have spent much more time making it than she had. It would definitely win the prize.

Which new sentence BEST shows how the character feels?

• Then Frieda walked around the room looking at all the rest of the posters.

• Blinking back a tear, Frieda gave Ollie a hug, saying, “Your project looks awesome.”

• Frieda tapped Ollie on the shoulder, saying, “What kind of markers did you use?”

• Ollie and Frieda carefully placed their two posters on the table closest to the window.

A student is writing a story for class and wants to revise it. Read the section from the story below. Choose the piece of dialogue in the story that does not belong.

Anne and Leah ran quickly to the playground.

“If we want to play basketball, we have to hurry!” Anne said.

“I know! Brad and Jake always beat us there!” Leah said.

“Hey, look! Amelia and Shawn are playing soccer,” Anne said.

Leah picked up the basketball. She tossed it to Anne.

“No, you shoot first, Leah,” Anne said. She passed the ball back to Leah.

• “If we want to play basketball, we have to hurry!” Anne said.

• “I know! Brad and Jake always beat us there!” Leah said.

• “Hey, look! Amelia and Shawn are playing soccer,” Anne said.

• “No, you shoot first, Leah,” Anne said.

A student is writing a story for his class. He wants to revise the draft to improve organization. For each selectable pair, click on the word or phrase that BEST connects the events.

Justin made special plans to get ready for the arrival of his new dog.  (Next / First) he went to the store to get a leash and dog food.  (While / Until) he was there, he also saw a comfy dog bed.  (Once / To finish) he got home, Justin made the perfect place for his dog to stay.  Everything was ready for his new pet.  (Before / Eventually) the time came to pick up Justin's dog.  Justin knew it would be the best day of his life.

• Next, Until, To Finish, Eventually

• First, While, To Finish, Eventually

• First, While, Once, Eventually

• Next, While, Once, Eventually

A student is writing a story for her class about a camping trip. The student wants to revise the draft to improve organization. For the selectable pairs, click on the word or phrase that BEST connects the events.

Sadie went on a camping trip with her cousins over the weekend.  (First/After) they arrived at the campsite in the woods.  (Second/Last) they set up the tent.  Sadie's uncle made sure the tent was in a safe spot.  (Until/Then) they went for a hike down to the creek.  Sadie and her cousins took a swim in water to cool off because it was a hot day.  (Later/In conclusion) they had dinner around the campfire.  (Before/Finally) they fell asleep to the sounds of the owls and crickets outside.

• First, Last, Then, Later, Before

• After, Last, Until, Later, Before

• After, Second, Until, In Conclusion, Finally

• First, Second, Then, Later, Finally

A student is writing a story about finding treasure. The student wants to revise the draft to organize it better. Read the draft of the story and complete the task that follows.

Josh and Jacob loved reading stories about pirates. They wanted to have an adventure and find treasure too. Their father decided to hide a secret box in their backyard. Jacob and Josh had to follow a map with clues to lead them to the box. The last clue led them to their tree house. The boys climbed up the tall ladder, not knowing what they would find.

The story has no ending or sense of closure. Choose the BEST ending sentence for the story.

• Jacob was the first up the ladder to claim the treasure in the tree house.

• To their surprise, they found a box full of chocolate golden coins!

• Their father liked making treasure maps.

• They had fun reading the stories with their dad.

A student is writing a story for class about the basketball game. Read the draft of the story and complete the task that follows.

Jake and Isaac loved playing basketball on their team, the Chargers. This was their second year on the team. There was only one game left for the year, and the Chargers were playing the Hurricanes.

Both boys were playing great. There was one minute left in the game, and the score was tied. Jake passed the ball to Isaac. Isaac shot the ball into the basket and scored three points.

Choose the BEST ending sentence for the story.

• Jake and Isaac had fun playing basketball today!

• The game was over, and the boys were happy!

• The buzzer sounded, and the Chargers won!

• Jake and Isaac did not want the game to be over!

Many _____ were on display in the store window.

Select the word that correctly completes the above sentence.

• watchs

• watchis

• watches

• watch

In the sentence, select the word that is an abstract noun.

She thought the scenic beauty of Yosemite National Park was breathtaking.

• She

• scenic

• beauty

• breathtaking

In the sentence, select the word that is an abstract noun.

Many people work and study very hard to earn a college education.

• work

• very

• college

• education