5th Grade Reading Skills Assessment

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The passage is about a completely different topic

• Main idea of the passage is the primary point or key concept discussed in the text.

• The passage discusses multiple unrelated ideas

• The passage is a summary of the entire book

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which sentence from the passage provides a context clue for the word 'magnificent'?

• The sunset was a magnificent display of colors that lit up the sky

• The book was filled with magnificent illustrations

• The mountain range was a magnificent example of nature's beauty

• The storm was a magnificent sight to behold

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What supporting details are provided to explain the main idea?

• Supporting details are provided to give context, evidence, and credibility to the main idea.

• Supporting details are provided to repeat the main idea

• Supporting details are provided to contradict the main idea

• Supporting details are provided to confuse the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Based on the information in the passage, what can you infer about the character's feelings?

• The character's feelings are irrelevant to the story.

• The character's feelings can be inferred indirectly through their behavior and interactions.

• The character's feelings are only shown through dialogue.

• The character's feelings are explicitly stated in the passage.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Identify the main concept discussed in the passage.

• Secondary theme

• Key point

• Main concept

• Central idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the definition of the key term mentioned in the passage?

• Concise definition of the key term from the passage.

• A comparison of the key term with unrelated concepts

• An expanded definition of the key term

• A historical context of the key term

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

How does the author use evidence to support the main idea?

• The author uses evidence by providing personal opinions that align with the main idea.

• The author uses evidence by including irrelevant information that distracts from the main idea.

• The author uses evidence by using vague and ambiguous statements that do not directly relate to the main idea.

• The author uses evidence by providing specific examples, data, quotes, or references that directly support the main idea presented in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which sentence provides a clue to the setting of the story?

• The rain was pouring down, making everything wet and slippery.

• The clock struck midnight, signaling the start of a new day.

• The sun was setting behind the mountains, casting long shadows across the valley.

• The children were playing in the park, laughing and running around.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Recall the sequence of events in the passage.

• Identify the main theme of the passage.

• Recall the sequence of events in the story.

• Recall the sequence of events in the passage.

• Analyze the character development in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4A

What conclusion can you draw from the information presented in the passage?

• ...

• The passage is too short to draw any conclusions

• The author's opinion is clearly stated

• The passage is irrelevant to the topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2