Owen and Mzee informal assessment

Crocodiles and Alligators are covered with scales and have backbones. They have short legs and long, powerful tails. Also, baby crocodiles and alligators both hatch from eggs. According to the paragraph, how are alligators and crocodiles alike?

• They both have short legs and powerful tails.

• They both eat eggs.

• They both are mammals

• They both have sharp teeth

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CCSS.RL.1.3

Dogs and cats are both popular pets, but they have many differences. Dogs are usually bigger and need more exercise than cats. They like to go for walks and play outside. On the other hand, cats are smaller and more independent. They can be happy spending time alone and don't need as much attention as dogs. Dogs are also more loyal and protective of their owners, while cats are more moody and independent. How are dogs and cats ALIKE?

• Both are not popular pets

• Both are protective and loyal

• Both are independent and dont need a lot of attention

• Both are popular pets

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CCSS.RL.2.1

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CCSS.RL.1.3

Hurricanes and tornadoes are both powerful forces of weather that can cause a lot of damage. Their winds produce speeds up to 200 mph affecting buildings, trees, and other structures. Hurricanes and tornadoes are also types of storms that form due to change in the environmental atmosphere. However, Hurricanes are much larger than tornadoes. Also, Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters and develop slowly over days, while tornadoes form from thunderstorms and develop quickly, often in a matter of minutes. Lastly, Hurricanes can last for days or even weeks, while tornadoes typically last for only a few minutes. WHY are hurricanes more common in coastal areas whereas tornadoes can occur almost anywhere?

• Hurricanes last for days or weeks

• Tornadoes occur because of thunderstorms, which happens in a lot of regions.

• Hurricanes need warm ocean water as a primary source of energy.

• Hurricanes are much slower

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

Fruits and vegetables are both tasty and nutritious foods that grow in gardens and farms. Both fruits and vegetables are grown from plants. They come in various shapes, sizes, and colors. They also both provide important vitamins and minerals that help keep our bodies healthy. However, there are some differences. Fruits usually have seeds inside them, while vegetables may have seeds in various parts of the plant, like roots, stems, or leaves. Fruits are typically sweeter due to their natural sugars, whereas vegetables can have a wider range of flavors, from sweet to bitter. Fruits are often enjoyed raw as snacks or desserts, while vegetables are commonly cooked or eaten raw as part of meals. What similar role do fruits and vegetables play in a balanced diet?

• Both fruits and vegetables provide essential nutrients like vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to stay healthy.

• Both are enjoyed as snacks, desserts, and cooked meals.

• Both have seeds.

• They are farmed and produced naturally.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

When you go to the store, you might notice that you have two choices for carrying your groceries: paper bags and plastic bags. Both types of bags are used around the world, but they are made from different materials and have different impacts on the environment. Both paper bags and plastic bags are used for carrying groceries, they both come in different sizes and shapes to fit various items, and you can reuse both types of bags for different things. On the other hand, paper bags are made from trees, while plastic bags are made from oil or natural gas. Paper bags also can decompose and break down more easily in the environment, while plastic bags take a long time to decompose and can harm wildlife. Lastly, plastic bags are usually stronger than paper bags, but they can tear easily if overloaded. WHY do stores choose to use PAPER BAGS instead of plastic bags?

• Because plastic bags are cheaper and more durable.

• Because paper bags tear easily

• Stores choose paper bags because they are better for the environment.

• Because you can reuse the bag

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

What does "intruder" mean in this sentence? The ________ entered the house without permission.

• Friend

• Stranger

• Pet

• Teacher

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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What does "hissed" mean in this sentence? The angry cat hissed at the approaching dog.

• Danced

• Smiled

• Whispered

• Growled

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What does the word "bond" mean in the sentence below? The strong bond between the siblings made them inseparable.

• A type of glue

• A close connection or relationship

• A piece of paper

• A metal chain

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CCSS.RI.4.4

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Butterflies are fascinating creatures that go through a fascinating creatures that go through a process called metamorphosis. This process has four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly. Once a butterfly lays its eggs, they hatch into tiny caterpillars. These caterpillars are very hungry and spend most of their time eating leaves to grow bigger. After a while, the caterpillar forms a protective shell around itself called a chrysalis. Inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar undergoes a magical transformation. It turns into a pupa and eventually emerges as a beautiful butterfly. Butterflies come in many colors and sizes. Some have bright patterns on their wings, while others are more plain. They use their wings to fly around and find food such as nectar from flowers. WHICH text from the passage is a fact?

• "Once a butterfly lays its eggs, they hatch into a pupa."

• "Butterflies are fascinating creatures that go through a process called photsynthesis."

• After the stage of Chrysalis, "it turns into a egg and eventually emerges as a beautiful butterfly."

• Chrysalis is the stage of a butterfly's life cycle where "the caterpillar forms a protective shell around itself."

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In the zoo, there was an enclosure for all types of lions. The enclosure was huge, with tall fences to keep the lions safely inside. There were rocks for the lions to rest, and a small pond for them to drink from. Visitors could watch the lions through sturdy glass windows, as they observed their strength and grace. In another part of the zoo, there was an enclosure for the meerkats. Unlike the lions' enclosure, the meerkat enclosure was not surrounded by tall fences. Instead, it had low walls that allowed visitors to get up close and personal with the tiny animals. The enclosure was filled with tunnels and burrows for the meerkats to explore, and there were plenty of rocks and logs for them to climb on as well as a pond for them to drink from. HOW is the lion's enclosure at the zoo SIMILAR/ALIKE to the meerkats?

• Both enclosures have tall fences.

• Both enclosures have ponds.

• Both enclosures have low walls.

• Both enclosures have tunnels and burrows.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.1.3