Benchmark 1 2022-2023

What is the theme of the passage?

• People can express themselves in many different ways.

• It is important for grownups to share their skills with children.

• People are happy when they try their best and do not give up.

• Children enjoy doing the things their parents or grandparents do.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which quotation from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• On the last side of the basket was the beautiful blue scrub jay, finally dressed in his sky-colored feathers. Yo'ee stood very still to show her story was over, then went back to sit by her grandmother.

• Next festival we look forward to another story from Yo'ee.

• 'You've found a way to tell a story without speaking a word,' she said to Yo'ee. 'Your story was in the weaving of the basket.'

• And Yo'ee knew there would be plenty more stories to tell.

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the meaning of the word festival as it is used in paragraphs 14 and 20?

• a gathering where people celebrate a special event

• a party where people make baskets and try new foods

• a meeting where people follow the example of their leader

• a place where people hear stories and learn important lessons

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

How did watching the children as they listened to the chief's story affect Yo'ee?

• Yo'ee made up her mind to be as clever as the animals she heard about.

• Yo'ee realized that she wanted to tell stories and make others happy.

• Yo'ee decided that she needed to stop being so shy around others.

• Yo'ee began to enjoy telling stories more than weaving baskets.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which phrase from paragraph 15 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word clutching?

• ...tell a story.

• ...nodded to her...

• ...sat down...

• ...held up...

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which two quotations support the inference that Yo'ee's family supported her?

• “She wished she could tell stories, too, to make others happy. But she was afraid. She thought her voice was too quiet to be heard. Still, she wanted to share the stories of her people.” (paragraph 12)

• “She ran to tell her plan to Grandmother, who thought it was a wonderful idea. That minute they sat down and began working on a very special basket.” (paragraph 13)

• “After the feast, the chief asked if there were any who would like to tell a story. Yo’ee stood up, clutching her basket. Everyone was surprised.” (paragraph 15)

• “On the last side of the basket was the beautiful blue scrub jay, finally dressed in his skycolored feathers. Yo’ee stood very still to show her story was over, then went back to sit by her grandmother.” (paragraph 19)

• "Yo’ee’s family hugged her proudly. Her grandmother’s eyes twinkled. ‘You’ve found a way to tell a story without speaking a word,’ she said to Yo’ee.” (paragraph 21)

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the theme of the poem?

• Sometimes it is embarrassing to admit when a mistake has been made.

• It is interesting to visit new places and learn new words.

• It is important to learn the language of the people when visiting a new country.

• Sometimes a misunderstanding can lead to a funny outcome.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Why did Captain Cook go to Australia?

• to meet the chief of a village

• to learn a new language

• to find a new animal

• to study the country

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Based on the poem, which choice describes the chief of the village?

• amused

• confused

• helpful

• shocked

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the poet mean by the phrase "sounded like thunder" as it is used in line 4?

• The kangaroos were having fun laughing noisily with their babies.

• The kangaroos were hopping across the land very loudly.

• The kangaroos were making loud sounds to get the villagers to look at them.

• The kangaroos were roaring in fear when the weather became stormy.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4