Summer Academy Reading Pre/Post Test

Read the following passage and answer the question: *"The sun was setting behind the mountains, painting the sky with shades of orange and pink. Birds chirped as they returned to their nests, and a gentle breeze rustled the leaves."* What is the main idea of this passage?

• The sun is very hot.

• The passage describes a peaceful evening scene in nature.

• The birds are building nests.

• The mountains are tall.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of a paragraph that explains how plants make their own food through photosynthesis?

• Plants need water to grow.

• Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make food.

• Plants are green because of chlorophyll.

• Sunlight is important for all living things.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

Read the following excerpt from a historical text: *"In 1776, the American colonies declared independence from Britain. This decision was made after years of unfair taxes and laws imposed by the British government."* What event is being summarized in this excerpt?

• The signing of the Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The end of the Civil War

• The Boston Tea Party

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

After reading a story about a character who helps a lost dog find its way home, which piece of evidence best supports the claim that the character is kind?

• The character walks to school every day.

• The character spends hours searching for the dog's owner.

• The character likes to read books.

• The character has a pet cat.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of the following sentences from a text best shows that the main character is determined?

• "She gave up after the first try."

• "He tried again and again, refusing to quit until he succeeded."

• "They went to the park on Saturday."

• "She was tired and went to bed early."

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read the following paragraph: *"The water cycle is a continuous process. Water evaporates from lakes and oceans, forms clouds, and then falls back to the ground as rain."* What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Clouds are white and fluffy.

• The water cycle describes how water moves from the ground to the sky and back again.

• Oceans are large bodies of water.

• Rain is important for plants.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

Which of the following best summarizes the procedure for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as described in a technical text?

• Eat the sandwich quickly.

• Spread peanut butter on one slice of bread, jelly on another, then put the slices together.

• Buy bread from the store.

• Use a knife to cut the sandwich in half.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

After reading a passage about a scientist who discovers a new planet, which quote from the text best supports the conclusion that the scientist is curious?

• "She always asked questions about the stars."

• "She liked to eat ice cream."

• "She lived in a big city."

• "She had a pet dog."

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of the following sentences from a story shows that the setting is in winter?

• "The flowers were blooming in the garden."

• "Snow covered the ground, and the air was cold and crisp."

• "The sun was shining brightly."

• "The leaves were turning orange and red."

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

After reading an informational text about recycling, which piece of evidence from the text best supports the claim that recycling helps the environment?

• "Recycling reduces the amount of waste in landfills."

• "Some people do not recycle."

• "Recycling centers are found in many cities."

• "Plastic can be made into new products."

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.7.5