Quarterly Assessment 3

Part A

How do Mario’s thoughts change from Scene 1 to Scene 2?

• In Scene 1, Mario is not interested in Student Council. In Scene 2, he has decided to run for Student Council president.

• In Scene 1, Mario is interested in basketball. In Scene 2, he is interested in his English report.

• In Scene 1, Mario is worried about his English report. In Scene 2, he is worried about his mom.

• In Scene 1, Mario wonders why Sue is popular. In Scene 2, Mario thinks Sue will give a great Student Council speech.

Part B

Which line from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

• MARIO: Sure, Mr. Chu. Is this about my English report? (line3)

• MR. CHU: Should the same kids always be in charge? You know, I see something special in you, Mario. (line 6)

• MARIO: Well, I need to write a speech. It's sort of --a campaign speech. (line 10)

• Sue: (Beaming at the crowd.) I'm sure we'll have another strong year with me as your Student Council president! (line 15)

Which is the best summary of the play?

• Mario wants to run for Student Council, he wins, and then he is happy

• Mario does not want to run for Student Council, he changes his mind, and then he gives a campaign speech.

• Mario goes to basketball practice, he does his homework, and then he watches a speech. 

• Mario talks to his teacher, he laughs, and then he talks to his mom. 

ECR:

Read the play “A Force for Change.” Based on the information in the play, write a response to the following: Mario decides to run for Student Council. Did he make the right decision? 

Write a Argumentative Essay stating your position on whether Mario should run for Student Council. 

Which section in the passage includes numbers to show that the elephant population is declining?

• Two Species

• Fewer Elephants

• The Last Look

• Threats

Choose the key details that are presented in passage .

Select TWO correct answers.

• Both savanna elephants and forest elephants are in trouble. 

• Orangutans and Bengal tigers are two species that have been endangered by humans. 

• Scientists can help endangered animals increase their populations. 

• The main threats to elephants are poaching and habitat loss. 

• The IUCN categories species into groups, based on how close the species is to extinction. 

SCR

Read the question carefully. Then enter your answer in the box provided. What is the most likely reason that the author wrote this selection? Support your answer with evidence from the article.

Sentences 7 and 8 are both simple sentences. Elana wants to combine them as a compound sentence. Write a sentence that correctly combines sentences 7 and 8 as a compound sentence.

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 8? 

• Change guess to guest

• Change He to His

• Change each to eaach

• No change needs to be made