Free Printable Quarter 1 Skills Assessment

1.

Which is NOT a weekly skill we practice in Intervention?

a)

Article of the Week

b)

Wordle Wednesday

c)

Word Search Wednesday

d)

First Chapter Friday

e)

Music Monday

2.

What does "Music Monday" help students improve on?

a)

listening and speaking

b)

speaking and writing

c)

listening and writing

3.

What does "Wordle Wednesday" help students improve on?

a)

vocabulary

b)

listening

c)

grammar

4.

What does "First Chapter Friday" help students improve on?

a)

vocabulary

b)

reading

c)

grammar

5.

When doing the "Article of the Week", which is NOT a skill students will practice?

a)

Reading

b)

Writing

c)

Annotation

d)

Sleeping

6.

What is "Anytime Vocabulary"?

a)

Commonly confused words that sound the same but are spelled differently

b)

Commonly confused words that sound different but are spelled the same

7.

Which is NOT an "Anytime" pair that we have studied so far?

a)

Principal, Principle

b)

Allowed, Aloud

c)

Sight, Site, Cite

d)

Allusion, Illusion

8.

What did "Folder Bootcamp" teach the class?

a)

To be organized

b)

To be clean

c)

To listen to directions

d)

All of the answers listed

9.

Why is being organized important?

a)

Being organized can help you succeed

b)

Being organized can help you finish work on time

c)

Being organized can help you stay focused

d)

All of the answers listed

10.

M
In MEAL stands for:

a)

Main idea

b)

Movie quote

c)

More ideas

d)

Multiple Choice

11.

E
In MEAL stands for

a)

Equal

b)

Evaluation

c)

Evidence

d)

Extra

12.

A
In MEAL stands for

a)

Analysis

b)

Answering

c)

Anger

d)

Application

13.

L
In MEAL

a)

Link

b)

Lost

c)

Language

d)

^{Letter writing}

14.

Why is Analysis important to MEAL

a)

It adds extra words to your essay

b)

You spend time repeating yourself

c)

It isn't important

d)

This is the interesting part as you get to add why the evidence is important.

15.

(1) There are three reasons why I want to learn English. (2) One reason is that English has become an international language.(3) It is now used by most international companies, including the company where I work, for business communication.(4) Another reason why I want to learn English is so that I can travel to English-speaking countries. (5) The United States, England, Australia and many other countries all use English as their primary language. (6) Finally, I want to learn English because I plan to move to the U.S. in the future. (7) I will become a manager for my company soon. (8) For all these reasons, I am very excited about learning English.
Identify the link sentence.

a)

There are three reasons why I want to learn English.

b)

For all these reasons, I am very excited about learning English.

c)

The United States, England, Australia, and many other countries all use English as their primary language.

16.

(1) There are three reasons why I want to learn English. (2) One reason is that English has become an international language.(3) It is now used by most international companies, including the company where I work, for business communication.(4) Another reason why I want to learn English is so that I can travel to English-speaking countries. (5) The United States, England, Australia and many other countries all use English as their primary language. (6) Finally, I want to learn English because I plan to move to the U.S. in the future. (7) I will become a manager for my company soon. (8) For all these reasons, I am very excited about learning English.
Identify the first supporting detail.

a)

Another reason why I want to learn English is so that I can travel to English[speaking countries.

b)

One reason is that English has become an international language.

c)

Finally, I want to learn English because I plan to move to the U.S. in the future.

17.

(1) There are three reasons why I want to learn English. (2) One reason is that English has become an international language.(3) It is now used by most international companies, including the company where I work, for business communication.(4) Another reason why I want to learn English is so that I can travel to English-speaking countries. (5) The United States, England, Australia and many other countries all use English as their primary language. (6) Finally, I want to learn English because I plan to move to the U.S. in the future. (7) I will become a manager for my company soon. (8) For all these reasons, I am very excited about learning English.
Identify the topic sentence.

a)

It is now used by most international companies, including the company where I work, for business communication.

b)

I will become a manager for my company soon.

c)

There are three reasons why I want to learn English.

18.

(1) There are three reasons why I want to learn English. (2) One reason is that English has become an international language.(3) It is now used by most international companies, including the company where I work, for business communication.(4) Another reason why I want to learn English is so that I can travel to English-speaking countries. (5) The United States, England, Australia and many other countries all use English as their primary language. (6) Finally, I want to learn English because I plan to move to the U.S. in the future. (7) I will become a manager for my company soon. (8) For all these reasons, I am very excited about learning English.
What part of MEAL do you believe is missing from this paragraph?

a)

Main Idea

b)

Evidence

c)

Analysis

d)

Link

19.

Main idea is:

a)

A supporting detail

b)

The most important part or idea of the story.

c)

What the author thinks

d)

The most interesting part of the story

20.

What are supporting details?

a)

Details that explain and prove the main idea

b)

What each character does throughout the story

c)

The whole idea of the story

d)

Details that explain the author's opinions

21.

The title typically states the main idea of the story.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

All strategies for finding main idea work each time.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

The repetition of ideas points towards the main idea.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Because zombies were once human, they share many characteristics with humans. They differ from humans in several important ways, however. Zombies don’t feel pain. In fact, they can function without important parts such as their internal organs. Zombies lack coordination when they move. Zombies also lack human intelligence.

What’s the main idea?

a)

Zombies may look like humans

b)

Zombies don’t feel pain and don’t need their organs.

c)

Zombies differ from human in vital ways.

25.

Frank the Zombie awoke with one thing on his mind. “Brains!” Frank muttered. Frank walked with a halting gait toward the mall. “Brains!” Frank called, but all of the humans were safely locked inside. Frank headed to his next favorite feeding spot, a college campus. “Brains!” Frank cried, but there were no humans in sight. Frank wandered down Main Street, calling for brains but was destined to stay hungry that night.

What’s the main idea?

a)

Frank the Zombie likes brains

b)

The humans were barricaded inside the mall, so Frank could not get brains.

c)

Frank the Zombie was unsuccessful in his quest for brains.

26.

Having a zombie encounter may be a terrifying experience, but as long as you keep a cool head, you can survive. Zombies move very slowly, so they can be outrun. Zombies also lack basic intelligence, so they are easily confused by traps and distractions. If all else fails, you can lock yourself in a secure location. Most zombies lack the fine motor skills needed to manipulate locks and doorknobs.

What’s the main idea?

a)

Humans have superior skills and abilities that allow them to defeat zombies.

b)

You must keep a cool head around zombies.

c)

Zombies lack basic intelligence.

27.

Little is known about zombieism. Scientists currently do not have a cure once someone has turned into a zombie. Scientists also do not know where the zombie virus originated. In fact, scientists aren’t even sure if zombieism is caused by a virus. One thing that is known is that someone catches zombieism from being bitten by a zombie.

What is the main idea?

a)

Little is known about zombieism.

b)

There is no known cure for zombieism.

c)

Zombieism is caught from being bitten by a zombie.

28.

In case of a mass outbreak of zombies, one should have a zombie emergency kit on hand. This kit should contain everything needed for survival. This includes food, water, matches, extra clothing, and a pocket knife. Families should also discuss a zombie disaster plan so everyone knows what to do in case of zombie emergency. Advance preparation is necessary in order to survive a zombie outbreak. What is the main idea?

a)

A zombie survival kit includes food, water, and matches

b)

You should pack a survival kit in case of a zombie outbreak.

c)

Being prepared ahead of time is key in surviving a zombie outbreak.

29.

Zombies first appeared in popular culture as early as 1918. Zombies figure prominently in movies, books, video games, TV shows, and websites. Some zombie entertainment storylines are mean to be scary, while others are meant to be humorous.

What is the main idea?

a)

Zombies figure prominently in pop culture.

b)

Zombies have appeared in movies

c)

Zombies are scary or funny.

30.

"Benjamin Franklin loved to write. When he was twenty-two, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper. He also printed a book called "Poor Richard's Almanac". It had funny stories, information about the weather, and wise sayings."

What is the main idea?

a)

Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.

b)

Benjamin Franklin worked very hard at a young age.

c)

Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about the weather.

d)

Benjamin Franklin did not have a lot of money.

31.

Sam wanted to be a doctor. He liked watching shows about hospitals. He also liked to talk to his doctor when he went in for checkups. Sam had a goal to learn everything he could about becoming a doctor. What is the main idea?

a)

Going in for checkups is very important.

b)

Doctor shows can be interesting.

c)

Doctors are cool.

d)

Sam desires to become a doctor.

32.

Writing that comes alive and entertains the reader is called___________.

a)

Descriptive Writing

b)

Argumentative Writing

c)

Explanatory Writing

d)

Narrative Writing

33.

Descriptive writing aims to _______ not _______ the reader.

a)

show, tell

b)

tell, show

34.

The sensory details in a story are details that ________.

a)

use the five senses

b)

use dollars and cents

c)

use just sights and smells

d)

use big words

35.

When a writer uses descriptive language, how does it affect the reader?

a)

The reader can memorize the text.

b)

The reader feels the text come to life.

c)

The reader gets bored and stops reading.

d)

The reader gets confused and has to reread.

36.

Language that is used in descriptive writing that is not meant to be taken literally, but on a deeper level is called....

a)

Descriptive Language

b)

Figurative Language

c)

Argumentative Language

d)

Creative Language

37.

Why is it important to use narrative/descriptive writing strategies?

a)

It is not important. They are a waste if time.

b)

They help to keep the reader engaged in your writing and are creative ways to describe important characters, settings, and events.

c)

They help to make the story flow from one idea to the next smoothly.

38.

What writing technique is being shown below?

The tree's leaves danced in the sky as the wind began to pick up speed.

a)

Personification

b)

Simile

c)

Metaphor

d)

Hyperbole

39.

What writing technique is being shown below?

I am so hungry that I could eat a cow.

a)

Personification

b)

Simile

c)

Metaphor

d)

Hyperbole

40.

What writing technique is being shown below?

His heart was a block of ice.

a)

alliteration

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

onomatopoeia

41.

Good email etiquette is always required when emailing for school or work.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

42.

What is NOT good email etiquette?

a)

Following the rules for communicating with people online

b)

Addressing emails with a greeting

c)

Adding a subject line

d)

Using slang or inappropriate language

43.

When addressing an email, you should start with a ...

a)

salutation

b)

subject line

c)

question

44.

When writing an email to a teacher, having a ________ tone is important.

a)

casual

b)

informal

c)

slang

d)

formal

Quarter 1 Skills Assessment

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins

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