Be a Green Kid PSSA Released Items Grade 4

Question #1: What evidence does the author provide to support this point?

• People get rid of stuff easily.

• People buy things at stores.

• People like to get things shipped.

• People outgrow toys after a while.

Answer explanation

The student is asked to determine which evidence the author provided to support the point that we are a “throwaway society.” Option A is the correct answer because the author provides multiple examples of ways in which we use things and then throw them away. Options B, C, and D are not correct since they do not relate to how the author supports the given point.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Question 2: According to the section titled "Recycle It," what happens after goods are recycled?

• They are rinsed and sorted.

• They are set out on the curb.

• They are organized into bins.

• They are turned into new things.

Answer explanation

The student is asked to determine what happens after goods are recycled. Option D is the correct answer since it describes a process that happens after goods are recycled. Options A, B, and C are not correct since they are actions that occur before goods are recycled.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Question #3 Part 1: Which meaning of the word experience is used in the sentence?

• endure with

• understand

• knowledge

• take on

Answer explanation

Option D is the correct answer because “take one” is the meaning of “experience” as it is used in the sentence. Options A, B, and C are not correct since they do not mean the same thing as “experience” in the context of the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Question #3 Part 2: What word from the sentence best support the answer in Part one. Choose one answer.

• beach

• adventure

• weather

• sorts

Answer explanation

Option B is the correct answer because the word “adventure” supports the concept of “taking on” something. Options A, C, and D are not correct since they do not support the meaning of “experience” in the context of the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

Question #4: What does the phrase "travel the globe" mean as used in the sentence?

• go for a long walk

• get in a car for a trip

• move to a new area

• journey far from home

Answer explanation

The student is asked to determine the meaning of the phrase “travel the globe.” Option D is the correct answer because “travel” implies making a “journey” and “globe” suggests going “far from home.” Options A, B, and C are not correct since they do not make sense based on the context of the passage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Question #5: What does the word sprigs mean as used in the sentence?

• store-grown plants

• trimmed plants

• young plants

• broken pieces of plants

Answer explanation

The student is asked to use context clues to determine the meaning of “sprigs.” Option C is the correct answer because the words “garden plants grow sprigs from” suggests to the reader that the plants are growing over time. Options A, B, and D are not correct since they are not the correct meaning of “sprigs” and do not relate to the sequence indicated by the words “from” and “to” in the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

Question #6: Which sentence from the passage is an example of a way to reuse something?

• "They do need to be disposed of properly...."

• "Unplug the chargers for your phone and MP3 player..."

• "Take paper from your computer printouts and use the other side..."

• "By separating plastic bottles, cans, glass bottles, and more..."

Answer explanation

The student is asked to identify a sentence from the passage that is an example of a way to reuse something. Option C is the correct answer because using the other side of computer paper is an example of reusing something. Option A is not correct since it relates to throwing something away. Option B is not correct since it relates to saving energy. Option D is not correct since it relates to reducing the amount of trash going into landfills.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

Question 7 Part 1: What point does the author make about being outdoors?

• It requires many hours of hard work.

• It can be enjoyed by anyone.

• It should be avoided due to problems.

• It can be organized among friends.

Answer explanation

Option B is the correct answer because the passage says that Earth is a “huge and glorious place that’s ready for you to explore.” Options A, C, and D are not correct since they are not supported by information in the passage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Question 7 Part 2: Which sentences from the passage support the answer in Part One? Choose two answers.

• "It also means taking special steps to protect the environment...."

• "When you use less of something, you do a good thing for the Earth."

• "Go for a hike, visit local nature centers and gardens, climb up mountains, and explore lazy creeks."

• "If so, get out there and get your hands dirty."

Answer explanation

Options C and D are the correct answers since they give examples of activities that people can do outside. Option A is not correct since it defines what being green is. Option B is not correct because it focuses on using fewer resources.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Question 8: What information do the headings help the reader understand?

• the system to categorize what people buy

• the ways to be green and help the planet

• the steps to take to protect plants on Earth

• the order in which we should protect Earth

Answer explanation

The student is asked to determine what information the headings help the reader to understand. Option B is the correct answer because the headings describe different ways to help the Earth. Option A is not correct since the headings do not relate to buying anything. Option C is not correct since the headings are not steps and relate to more than just protecting plants. Option D is not correct since the headings do not reflect a specific order of how to protect the Earth.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5