WLMS-Read 180 Workshop 3 Interim Assessment b

Yvonne twitched as she stood at the bus stop. It was her first day of sixth grade. She did great in fifth grade, but she was anxious about keeping up her grades. She was determined to make the honor roll again, but she knew there were some big challenges ahead. Yvonne took two deep breaths as the bus arrived.

Which word best describes how Yvonne is feeling?

• Disappointed

• Nervous

• Confused

• Timid

What is Darnell’s main conflict in the story?

• He is worried about Grandpa living with his family.

• He feels pressured to join sports teams at his new school.

• He feels sad that his friends have not kept in touch with him.

• He is worried about going to a rival school.

Which two words from the story are synonyms?

• current/cheat

• distress/despair

• cheering/chirping

• impressed/jeered

What do details in paragraph 8 reveal about Darnell?

• He gets his knowledge of Coolidge from rumors.

• He is a member of Prescott High sports teams.

• He does not believe stories he hears about others.

• He focuses more on sports than his grades.

4. Which detail from the story shows that Darnell’s feelings toward Coolidge may be changing?

• “The Coolidge Cardinals are our cross-town rivals. Leaving Prescott High for Coolidge would be like joining the enemy.”

• “I wasn’t sure what was wrong with a marching band, but I figured something was.”

• “My friends booed each time the Cardinals scored, calling it a lucky break.

  But it didn’t look like luck to me.”

• “During halftime, our cheerleaders rallied the Panthers fans.

How does meeting Rico cause Darnell to change?

• Rico helps Darnell to become better at sports.

• Rico helps Darnell to challenge Denise.

• Rico helps Darnell start to have an open mind about Coolidge.

• Rico helps Darnell confront his parents about sending him to Coolidge.

Which two words from the story are antonyms?

• advanced/impressed

• ruled/stomped

• skill/team

• leaving/joining

In paragraph 16, what does the word liberated mean?

• surprised

• freed

• encouraged

• amused

What theme is supported by events in the story?

• Change causes suffering and loneliness.

• Change may keep people apart.

• Change leads to disappointment.

• Change can be difficult to accept.

Read the passage below. Which statement is an example of direct characterization of Joshua?

Joshua was a smart and intelligent boy. He always did his homework and studied hard. It showed up each time he took a test and aced it. When he arrived at school each day, he would ask his teachers if they needed him to take the chairs down or make copies. He enjoyed going to each class and doing little jobs for his teachers.

• Joshua was a smart and intelligent boy.

• It showed up each time he took a test.

• When he arrived at school each day, he would ask his teachers if they needed him to take the chairs down or make copies.