AAP 3rd Grade ELA Unit Assessment

Which of the following are examples of a characters? Select two answers.

• animals

• tree

• people

• conflicts

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

What is another word for the problem in a story?

• resolution
• conflict
• theme
• setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

The purpose of an adjective is to ______________.

• define

• describe

• show a person, place or thing

• express an action

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

Read the following excerpt.

I had never seen anyone in the field with us, but I always worried

that someone would notice us picking dandelions. People in

America yanked dandelions from their lawns. No one wanted them.

What would the new neighbor

s think if they found out our family ate

weeds?

What is the conflict this character faces?

• She does not want to be seen picking dandelions.

• She is not from this country.

• She wants to meet others in the field.

• She wants to make sure she gets all of the dandelions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

Read the following excerpt:

Pinecones open and close slowly as the weather changes. When it’s cold

or wet, cones are tightly closed. This protects the seeds from rain and

snow.

What type of text do you think this is?

• fiction

• nonfiction

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

A type of writing that expresses motions and experiences through sound

and images is called _____________.

• fiction

• nonfiction

• poetry

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

Identify the adjective in the sentence below.

Karrie is a very inquisitive girl.

• girl

• very

• Karrie

• inquisitive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

Read the paragraph below.

The sun shone brightly as Emma and Jake ran through the tall, green grass of the park. A gentle breeze carried the scent of blooming flowers, and birds chirped happily in the trees. Nearby, a sparkling blue pond reflected the clear sky, and ducks swam lazily on the water. In the distance, a red-and-white striped ice cream truck played a cheerful tune. Children laughed and played on the swings while parents sat on benches, enjoying the warm afternoon.

What is the setting of the story?

• a forest

• a beach

• a park

• a city street

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

What is two or more people who are closely related called?

• community

• friends

• family

• acquaintances

What is a traditional family of parent(s) and children called?

• nuclear

• extended