TCAP ELA Grade 3

Read the Passage...

What lesson does Sam learn in the passage?

• It is important to rest when you are sick.

• Good planning is important for a fun trip.

• Friends should try to help each other.

• Even bad days can include fun adventures.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Read the passage:

What is the meaning of the word glumly in paragraph 2?

• quickly

• sadly

• carefully

• surprisingly

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Read the passage:

Which sentence from the passage helps the reader

understand the meaning of glumly?

• "I wish I could be out in the woods with my friends . . ." (paragraph 1)

• "He and his friends had planned a camping trip . . ." (paragraph 1)

• "I thought we could have our own indoor adventure." (paragraph 2)

• "They watched a nature program on television . . ." (paragraph 2)

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word from the passage can be made into a

new word by adding the suffix -ful?

• thought

• cold

• trip

• stay

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Part A:

Which word best describes Zia in paragraphs 1 through 8?

• serious

• lively

• curious

• careful

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Part B:

Which detail from the passage supports the answer to Part A?

• "Now you try." (paragraph 1)

• "I do love my tomatoes.' Zia sighed." (paragraph 6)

• "Is that why you go to all this trouble?'" (paragraph 7)

• "Zia stretched her arms out and twirled around. 'I call it joy.'" (paragraph 8)

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Why are paragraphs 11 through 15 important to the passage?

• The paragraphs show how much Zia likes the long process of canning tomatoes.

• The paragraphs suggest that Angelo would rather be doing something else.

• The paragraphs show that Zia needs Angelo’s help to can tomatoes.

• The paragraphs suggest that Angelo has a hard time learning from Zia.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Part A:

Which sentence best describes Zia's point of view in the passage?

• Canning is the only way to use up tomatoes in a garden.

• Canning is a good hobby because it creates something useful.

• Canned tomatoes made at home have a special taste and scent.

• Canned tomatoes from a store are sweeter and fresher than hers.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Part B:

Which detail from the passage supports the answer to Part A?

• You can make winter smell like summer just by prying open a jar.

• But you can just buy cans of tomatoes at the store, like Mom does.

• Outside, Angelo plucked a plump tomato and chomped down on it.

• She pointed to a jar of tomatoes on the sparkling-clean counter.

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

What do paragraphs 26 through 28 show about Angelo?

• He believes that Zia is making a mistake and will want her canning pot back.

• He thinks that the pot can be used for things other than canning.

• He enjoys canning tomatoes and wants to continue doing it in the future.

• He wants to make sure Zia has the chance to can tomatoes in her new home.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3