Common Assessment 1 ELA Review

How Plants Grow:

1. Plants start as seeds.

2. They need water, sunlight, and soil to grow.

3. As they get these things, they begin to sprout and grow leaves.

What is the first step in the process of how plants grow?

• They begin to sprout.

• They need water, sunlight, and soil.

• They start as seeds.

• They grow leaves.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How Plants Grow:

1. Plants start as seeds.

2. They need water, sunlight, and soil to grow.

3. As they get these things, they begin to sprout and grow leaves.

What do plants need to grow according to the passage?

• Only sunlight

• Water, sunlight, and soil

• Only soil

• Water and sunlight

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DOK Level 1: Recall

The Mysterious Creature:
The explorer found a strange creature in the forest. It had an unusual appearance, with bright colors and a long, winding tail. The explorer described it as being quite bizarre.

What does the word bizarre most likely mean in this passage?

• Common

• Strange

• Friendly

• Tiny

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DOK Level 1: Recall

The Mysterious Creature:
The explorer found a strange creature in the forest. It had an unusual appearance, with bright colors and a long, winding tail. The explorer described it as being quite bizarre.

Which of the following best describes the creature mentioned in the passage?

• Ordinary

• Strange

• Large

• Familiar

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Passage:
How Plants Grow:

1. Plants start as seeds.

2. They need water, sunlight, and soil to grow.

3. As they get these things, they begin to sprout and grow leaves.

According to the passage, what happens after plants get water, sunlight, and soil?

• They start as seeds.

• They begin to sprout and grow leaves.

• They become fully grown.

• They change color.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

The Mysterious Creature:
The explorer found a strange creature in the forest. It had an unusual appearance, with bright colors and a long, winding tail. The explorer described it as being quite bizarre.

What is the appearance of the creature found by the explorer?

• Dull and colorless

• Bright colors and a long, winding tail

• Short and furry

• Invisible

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How Plants Grow:

1. Plants start as seeds.

2. They need water, sunlight, and soil to grow.

3. As they get these things, they begin to sprout and grow leaves.

What is the role of soil in the growth of plants as mentioned in the passage?

• It provides shade.

• It is not needed.

• It helps in sprouting.

• It supports the plant structure.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

The Mysterious Creature:
The explorer found a strange creature in the forest. It had an unusual appearance, with bright colors and a long, winding tail. The explorer described it as being quite bizarre.

What is the explorer's reaction to the creature?

• He ignored it.

• He described it as bizarre.

• He captured it.

• He was afraid of it.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Weather Forecast:
Today, the weather is "raining cats and dogs," meaning it's raining very heavily. It’s a good idea to stay indoors and avoid going outside if possible.

What does the idiom "raining cats and dogs" mean in the passage?

• It means it's a sunny day.
• It means it's raining very heavily.
• It means it's a light drizzle.
• It means it's snowing heavily.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

A Little Misunderstanding:
When Jane spilled her juice, her mom told her not to "cry over spilled milk." She meant that it's not worth getting upset over small accidents.

"Cry over spilled milk" has what meaning in this passage?

• It means to ignore all mistakes.
• It means not to get upset over small accidents.
• It means to always be upset about accidents.
• It means to cry over any situation.

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DOK Level 1: Recall