EOY Benchmark Review

Ben loved wearing his red hat every day. One windy afternoon at recess, he took it off for a second to fix his shoelace. When he looked up, the hat was gone! Ben ran around the playground looking for it. He checked under the slide, behind the swings, and even dug in the sandbox. Just when he thought it was gone forever, he spotted it stuck in a bush near the fence.

What was Ben looking for?

• His lunch

• His red hat

• A ball

• A shoe

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Maya walked into the kitchen after a long day at school. She was tired and just wanted a snack. But when she opened the door, she gasped! The lights were on, balloons filled the room, and a big chocolate cake sat on the table. Her family stood there with big smiles, shouting “Surprise!” Maya couldn’t believe it—they had planned a secret birthday party just for her!

Why was Maya surprised?

• She forgot her birthday

• She was moving away

• Her family threw her a party

• She saw a bee in the kitchen

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Sofia had been looking forward to playing outside all week. But when Saturday arrived, the sky was gray and it rained all morning. She sighed and looked out the window. Then, she had an idea. She grabbed some paper, folded boats, and placed them on the porch. The rainwater made small streams, and Sofia watched happily as her little boats floated and spun around in puddles.

What did Sofia do when she couldn’t go outside?

• Watched TV

• Took a nap

• Built a fort

• Made paper boats

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Jake was building a tower with blocks in his room when he suddenly heard a loud “Woof!” outside his window. Curious, he stood up and peeked out. To his surprise, a small, fluffy puppy was sitting in the grass, wagging its tail and looking up at him. Jake opened the window and smiled. “Hey there, buddy,” he said, wondering where the puppy had come from.

What made Jake look out the window?

• A knock on the door

• A bird chirping

• A loud bark

• His mom calling him

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

One cool fall afternoon, Ella and her dad decided to take a walk through the forest near their house. The path was covered with red, orange, and yellow leaves. As they walked, they spotted a deer in the distance and saw rabbits hopping through the bushes. Ella pointed excitedly when she saw a fox run across the trail. After walking for a while, they watched the sun start to set and turned around to head back to the car.

Who were the characters and what did they do?

• Ella and her mom were flying kites

• Ella and her dad were walking and seeing animals

• Ella and her dog were chasing squirrels

• Ella and her friend were reading books

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

One cool fall afternoon, Ella and her dad decided to take a walk through the forest near their house. The path was covered with red, orange, and yellow leaves. As they walked, they spotted a deer in the distance and saw rabbits hopping through the bushes. Ella pointed excitedly when she saw a fox run across the trail. After walking for a while, they watched the sun start to set and turned around to head back to the car.

Where does this story take place?

• At a park

• In the forest

• In the backyard

• At school

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

I was so nervous before my very first soccer game. My uniform felt too big, and my hands were all sweaty. When the whistle blew, my heart beat like a drum. Then, the ball rolled toward me. I took a deep breath and gave it my strongest kick. To my surprise, the ball zoomed right into the goal! Everyone cheered, and I smiled so big my cheeks hurt.

Who is telling the story?

• The coach

• Liam

• A teacher

• A narrator who isn’t in the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

A hungry ant came across a small grain of wheat, but it was too large for her to carry alone. Just then, a grasshopper hopped by and saw the ant struggling. The grasshopper stopped and offered to help carry the grain.

Together, they managed to move the wheat back to the ant’s home. The ant thanked the grasshopper, and they both went on their way, happy that they helped each other.

What is the lesson of this fable?

• It's fun to ignore others

• Always help others when you can

• Only help your best friend

• You should never share

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Lina stood at the very top of the slide at the park. It was taller than she expected. Her knees were shaking, and her hands felt cold even though it was warm outside. She looked down at the long, twisty slide, took a deep breath, and finally pushed off. As she reached the bottom, she was already laughing.

What does "her knees were shaking" tell us about how Lina felt?

• She was tired

• She was cold

• She was scared

• She was happy

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Jon stood at the starting line, waiting for the whistle. When it blew, he took off. Jon ran like a rocket down the track. His legs moved so fast they were just a blur. The wind rushed past his face as he reached the finish line with a big smile.

What does "ran like a rocket" mean in this story?

• He ran slowly

• He ran fast

• He ran while yelling

• He ran in circles

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4