AAP 4th Grade ELA Unit Assessment

What is the first thing you should do before researching a topic?

• begin writing as soon as you decide on a topic

• plan and begin thinking about research questions

• write a summary of what you already know

Read the sentence below.

The dishes waited impatiently to be washed. They had been sitting in the sink for days.

What is being personified?

• the sink

• the soap

• the water

• the dishes

Read the sentence below then determine the meaning of the underlined word.

After her dog ran away, Sophie walked around in a melancholy state of being. She refused to talk to anyone and often was seen crying.

What does the word melancholy mean?

• happiness or joy
• confusion or uncertainty
• anger or frustration
• sadness or sorrow

For generations, how were folklores told?

• written in books

• displayed in paintings

• performed as plays

• orally, through storytelling

Which of the following is NOT an example of a folklore?

• fairy tales

• fantasy

• folk tales

• fables

Read the short passage below.

Samantha had always been a quiet and shy student. One day, she noticed a new kid, Max, sitting alone at lunch. Even though she was nervous, Samantha decided to go over and invite him to sit with her and her friends. Max was happy to have someone to talk to, but soon, Jake, a popular student, made fun of Max for not knowing anyone yet. He teased Max every day, making him feel even more alone. Samantha stood up to Jake, defending Max and making sure he felt welcome.

Who is the protagonist?

• Max
• Jake
• Samantha's friends
• Samantha

Solve the rebus puzzle in the picture.

• upstairs father

• stairs to the father

• step father

• walk up the stairs father

True or False

Personification involves giving inanimate things and animals human characteristics.

• True
• False

Read the sentence below.

Lily carefully placed a bandage on her little brother’s scraped knee, wiped his tears,

and gave him a comforting hug.

Based on the sentence, how would you describe Lily?

• careless and unkind

• angry and frustrated

• inconsiderate and neglectful

• caring and compassionate

Which sentence shows an indirect characterization of Sarah?

• Sarah quietly helped her friend with the project, even when she was tired.
• Sarah was the top student in her class.
• Sarah loudly expressed her opinions during the meeting.
• Sarah completed the project all by herself.