Reading Skills Assessment #1

Read the following passage and identify the main idea: "Sarah loved to read books about animals. She spent hours at the library, exploring different stories about wildlife. Her favorite book was about a brave lion who saved his pride from danger." What is the main idea of the passage?

• Sarah loved to read books about animals.

• Sarah spent hours at the library.

• Sarah's favorite book was about a brave lion.

• Sarah liked stories about wildlife.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Based on the passage, what can you infer about Sarah's interests? "Sarah loved to read books about animals. She spent hours at the library, exploring different stories about wildlife. Her favorite book was about a brave lion who saved his pride from danger."

• Sarah is interested in sports.

• Sarah enjoys reading about animals.

• Sarah dislikes going to the library.

• Sarah prefers books about history.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the word "pride" mean in the context of the passage? "Her favorite book was about a brave lion who saved his pride from danger."

• A feeling of satisfaction

• A group of lions

• A type of dance

• A piece of land

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Summarize the passage in one sentence: "Sarah loved to read books about animals. She spent hours at the library, exploring different stories about wildlife. Her favorite book was about a brave lion who saved his pride from danger."

• Sarah enjoyed reading books about animals, especially a story about a brave lion.

• Sarah disliked reading and preferred playing outside.

• Sarah spent all her time at the library reading history books.

• Sarah's favorite book was about a lion who danced.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What might happen next in the story about the brave lion? "Her favorite book was about a brave lion who saved his pride from danger."

• The lion might face another challenge.

• The lion might go to sleep.

• The lion might leave his pride.

• The lion might become a pet.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze Sarah's character traits based on the passage: "Sarah loved to read books about animals. She spent hours at the library, exploring different stories about wildlife. Her favorite book was about a brave lion who saved his pride from danger."

• Sarah is lazy and uninterested.

• Sarah is curious and loves learning.

• Sarah is shy and quiet.

• Sarah is adventurous and outgoing.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the word "exploring" mean in the context of the passage? "She spent hours at the library, exploring different stories about wildlife."

• Traveling to new places

• Reading and discovering

• Playing games

• Writing stories

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Based on the passage, what prediction can you make about Sarah's future reading habits? "Sarah loved to read books about animals. She spent hours at the library, exploring different stories about wildlife. Her favorite book was about a brave lion who saved his pride from danger."

• Sarah will stop reading books.

• Sarah will continue to read books about animals.

• Sarah will start reading books about sports.

• Sarah will only read books about history.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?

• She is energetic

• She is shy

• She is mean

• She hates people

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Keller looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Keller's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Shaggy, his dog, put his head on Keller's lap, like he understood how Keller was feeling. "It's okay Shag," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What can the reader infer is happening?

• Keller is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

• Keller is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.

• Keller is taking Shaggy to live with his grandmother.

• Keller is moving to California with his family.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1