3rd Grade TCAP Quiz

Why did the principal decide to call the local beekeeper instead of canceling the school garden project?

• Because the students wanted to keep the bees as pets

• Because the garden was already dying and didn't matter

• Because the principal wanted to solve the problem safely

• Because the bees were blocking the school's main door

Which sentence best states the main idea of the passage?

• Bees can be dangerous when they gather in large numbers.

• A school solved a bee problem by working with an expert.

• Gardens often attract insects, especially in spring.

• Students should not be near bees during recess.

How did the students’ actions affect the outcome of the story?

• They ignored the bees, so the problem got worse.

• They worked together to help the beekeeper safely remove the bees.

• They convinced the principal to shut down the garden.

• They called their parents, who then removed the bees.

What is the author’s point of view about bees?

• Bees are scary and should be avoided at all times.

• Bees are dangerous creatures that ruin fun.

• Bees are helpful and important, even when they cause trouble.

• Bees should be banned from school gardens.

How does the author’s point of view differ from how a student might feel in the story?

• The author is more afraid of bees than the students.

• The author thinks bees are helpful, while students might feel nervous.

• The author and the students both think bees are annoying.

• The author and the students both wanted to remove the garden.

What question would help someone understand why the beekeeper was important to the story?

• What kind of flowers were in the garden?

• How often do bees sting people?

• What tools did the beekeeper use to relocate the bees?

• Why couldn't the teachers handle the bees themselves?

Put the following events in the correct order: 1. The bees swarm the garden 2. The beekeeper arrives 3. Students inform the principal 4. Bees are safely relocated Which is the correct sequence?

• 1, 3, 2, 4

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 3, 1, 4, 2

• 2, 1, 3, 4

Which detail best supports the idea that bees can be helpful?

• The bees buzzed loudly near the lunch tables.

• The beekeeper said bees help pollinate the garden.

• The principal closed the garden for the day.

• Students ran away from the bees during recess.

Which sentence would be the most fluent to read aloud?

• The buzzing of bees, loud and clear, made the garden disappear.

• Then, bees. Students run. Principal yell.

• Bee came. Garden went. All done.

• Scared students bees loud garden bad.

Which sentence shows the best example of reading with expression and accuracy?

• “Get out!” the teacher shouted, her voice shaking with fear.

• Get out said the teacher. She was afraid.

• Teacher said get out scared voice.

• “Get out.” Said the teacher. Scared