ELA Checkpoint #10 Review

Which statement BEST explains what the author wrote about in this story?

• facts about birds

• facts about ocean animals

• facts about penguins

• facts about baby animals

(Re-read Paragraph 2 from Penguin Passage):

There are many different kinds of penguins. Some are small and some are large. Some have bright yellow patches near their heads, while others are just black and white. Their color helps them blend in with their surroundings and stay safe from predators.

What is the main topic of the paragraph?

• penguin colors

• predator safety

• different kinds of penguins

• large and small penguins

(re-read Penguin Passage, Paragraph 3):

As penguins grow, they go through changes too. Baby penguins hatch from eggs and are covered in fluffy down feathers. Over time, they grow stronger and begin to swim. Eventually, they become adults who are ready to raise chicks of their own.

What is the meaning of the word “eventually” as it is used in the passage?

• right away

• never

• before they hatch

• after some time

How does the baby penguin come out of the egg?

• The penguin breaks the egg open

• The egg melts

• The parent penguin opens it

• The penguin flies out

Maya and Sam feel differently about the park. Which sentence has details from the story that best show this difference?

• Maya heard ducks, but Sam heard music.

• Maya danced, but Sam watched.

• Maya smiled, but Sam sighed.

• Maya ate snacks, but Sam did not.

What does Maya think after dancing with the ducks?

• She wants to bring her toys to the park next time.

• The park is just as boring as Sam said.

• Sam should dance with the ducks too.

• The park is more fun than she remembered.

Read the sentence from paragraph 4:

"Maya played on the swings, while Sam sat nearby, scrolling on his tablet."

What makes the underlined words go together?

• Each of the words starts and ends with the same sound.

• All of the words have the same sound in the middle of the word.

• All of the words end with the same sound.

• Most of the words start with the same sound.

Read this sentence from the story:

"Maya ran over, giggling. She danced with the ducks while Sam just watched from the bench, shaking his head."

What does giggling mean?

• laughing loudly

• not laughing

• a small, joyful laugh

Read the paragraph:

Maya loved the city park. She ran toward the fountain to see the ducks. Maya felt excited when she heard the ducks quacking.

Which would go BEST after the last sentence?

• Maya danced with the ducks, laughing happily.

• Sam stayed by the bench looking at his tablet.

• The ducks were swimming in the fountain.

• Maya watched the ducks for a while.