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1 Grade 3 ELA Unit Read the paragraph and the directions that follow. In 1868, Margaret Knight was working in a plant that made flat paper bags. These bags were like envelopes and would only lie flat. Knight had an idea. She wanted to make a bag that would stand up so items could be packed inside it. However, these bags cost too much money to make by hand. So she worked on an idea for a new bag. This one would have a bottom and stand up. Then she designed a machine that would assemble the paper bags cheaply. The machine cut, folded, and glued the bag together. The author uses a word that means to put together. Choose the word from the paragraph that is closest to that idea. A packed B assemble C designed D envelopes 2 Read the paragraph and the directions that follow. To see the biggest difference in butterflies and moths, you have to look closely. Butterflies and moths do not have noses. They have two antennae. Butterflies and moths use these to smell. These feelers stick out of the front of their bodies. If you look closely at the antennae on the two insects, you will see differences. Moth antennae are feather-like and pointed at the end. Butterfly antennae have knobs on the end. The author uses a word that means an appendage that insects use to smell. Choose the word from the paragraph that is closest to that idea. A antennae B knobs C noses D feelers

2 3 A student is writing a story for his creative writing class. Read the draft of the story and complete the task that follows. Milo loves to play at the park with his friends. Their favorite game to play is soccer. One day, Oscar accidentally kicked the soccer ball into Mrs. Johnson's backyard. Everyone was afraid because Mrs. Johnson never gives kids their toys back. Milo decided to hop over the fence while Mrs. Johnson was not looking. Milo's friends gave him a boost over the fence, and he jumped down into the backyard. He could see Mrs. Johnson was watching television in her front room. Milo walked across the backyard slowly, being careful not to make any noise. He was about to throw the ball back over the fence when he saw Mrs. Johnson get up out of her chair. He quickly threw the ball over the fence and ran as fast as he could to the other side before she could turn around and notice him. Milo's friends helped him back over the fence just as Mrs. Johnson got to the window that looked out to the backyard. Everyone cheered for Milo for getting the ball back! The student wants to replace the underlined words to be make the meaning clearer. Which of the following would make her word choice better? A gasped B screamed C sighed D feared

3 4 A student is writing a story for her creative writing class about a family who just barely catches their plane for a trip. Read the draft of the story and complete the task that follows. Jane and her family were all set for their trip to Colorado. Their bags were packed, and their tickets were ready. As they piled in the car and drove to the airport, they were all feeling happy and excited about their trip. Suddenly, though, things took a bad turn. Her little brother said firmly that he would not get on the plane without his favorite stuffed animal. Jane's parents waited for a few minutes and tried to calm her brother down. Finally, though, they had to go home and get the stuffed animal. They knew he would never calm down until he had it. Their trip home made them get to the airport twenty minutes later than they wanted to, but they still made their flight! The student wants to replace the underlined words to be make the meaning clearer. Which of the following would make her word choice better? A knew B declared C whined D whispered 5 Read the passage and the question that follows. The leader of the group is called the silverback. He gets this name because of the silver hair on his back. The silverback makes decisions for the troop. He will decide where the troop will look for food and sleep. It is also the job of the silverback to protect the rest of the troop. He is the most aggressive member of the group. Sometimes another male will want to gain control. He will attack the silverback. The silverback will only act to protect the rest of the troop. The author uses a word that means to keep safe from harm. Choose the word from the paragraph that is closest to that idea. A aggressive B attack C decisions D protect E troop F leader

4 Bringing Books To Life By Rachelle Kreisman How do children s books make the leap to the movies? Lights, camera, action! Charlotte s Web is spinning from the page onto the big screen. It is based on the popular children s book by E. B. White. The story is about the unlikely friendship between a pig and a spider. Many children s movies, from The Wizard of Oz to Stuart Little, were based on books. However, bringing a book to life isn t always easy. "The book is such a classic," Charlotte s Web director Gary Winick told WR News. "We had to make sure that all of the wonderful classic moments were in the film." A classic is a book or another work that stays popular over a long period of time. Although filmmakers stuck to the book s plot, they made some changes for the movie. For example, new characters two crows were added for laughs. "They [are] the comic relief," says Winick. Filmmakers sometimes have to cut long stories to fit a movie time frame. Turning a short tale, such as The Cat in the Hat, into a full-length film can be just as hard. At the same time, moviemakers have to figure out how to stay true to the book. Timeless Tales Children s books continue to inspire filmmakers. That is because many of the stories teach important lessons about life. Referring to Charlotte s Web, Winick says, "To learn what loyalty, trust, and friendship mean is a great thing.".

5 6 Read this sentence and the directions that follow. Some filmmakers find children s books so entertaining that they make movies based on them. Which detail from the passage best supports this sentence? A Charlotte s Web is spinning from the page onto the big screen. B Children s books continue to inspire filmmakers. C A classic is a book that stays popular over a long period of time. D Many children s movies, from The Wizard of Oz to Stuart Little, were based on books. 7 Choose 3 sentences from the passage that best support the idea that bringing a book to life isn t always easy. A We had to make sure that all of the classic moments were in the film. B At the same time, moviemakers have to figure out to stay true to the book. C For example, new characters--two crows--were added for laughs. D Children s books continue to inspire filmmakers. E Filmmakers sometimes have to cut long stories to fit a movie time frame.

6 Papermaking Papermaking begins in the forest, where trees are marked to be cut down. Once the trees are cut, the biggest branches are removed. The logs, as they are now called, are stacked in huge piles at the edge of the forest. A logging truck takes them to the paper mill. At the mill, the logs go through many steps to be made into paper. After the bark is removed, the wood is chipped, then cooked with chemicals. This turns the wood into a mushy pulp. Next, the pulp is washed, bleached, and drained. Then, it is sprayed onto big screens to dry. The finished sheets of paper are put onto giant rolls. Some of these rolls of paper weigh as much as 50,000 pounds! Finally, the paper is lined, cut, or folded for people to use. 8 Which detail from the passage best supports the idea that the rolls of finished paper are very heavy? A Some of these rolls of paper weigh as much as 50,000 pounds! B Finally, the paper is lined, cut, or folded for people to use. C Then it is sprayed onto big screens to dry. D The finished sheets of paper are put onto giant rolls. 9 Which detail from the passage supports the idea that papermaking is a complicated process? A Once the trees are cut the biggest branches are removed. B Papermaking begins in the forest, where trees are marked to be cut down. C Then, it is sprayed onto big screens to dry. D At the mill, the logs go through many steps to be made into paper.

7 10 Read the sentence and the directions that follow. The logs are too large and heavy to be carried. Which detail from the passage best supports this sentence. A After the bark is removed the wood is chipped, then cooked with chemicals. B A logging truck takes the logs to the papermill. C Next, the pulp is washed, bleached, and drained. D Then, it is sprayed onto big screens to dry.

8 Read the passage and questions that follow. Pandas Panda bears are a very interesting kind of animal. They live in China where they eat bamboo all day long. They have black and white fur. Their closest relatives are called Red Pandas. Very few zoos in the United States have pandas. Most of the pandas in the United States have been gifts from the Chinese government. In their natural habitat, the pandas black and white coloring probably disguises them. Their fur hides them in thick patches of bamboo. Their spotted colors also help pandas blend into the snow-covered mountains where they live. 11 This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A What conclusion can be drawn about pandas? A Pandas make great pets. B Pandas are not common in the United States. C Many zoos have pandas. D Pandas live in warm habitats. 12 Part B Which sentence from the passage best supports your answer in Part A. A Their fur hides them in thick patches of bamboo. B They have black and white fur. C Their spotted colors also help pandas blend into the snow-covered mountains where they live. D Very few zoos in the United States have pandas.

9 Read the passage and answer questions that follow. Comparing Tortoises and Turtles Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a tortoise and a turtle? They both have scales. They have a hard shell covering. Both types of animals also lay eggs. So why do we have different names for these reptiles? Scientists give each reptile a special name because of a few important differences. The most important difference between a tortoise and a turtle is where they live. Tortoises spend a majority of their time on land. They visit bodies of water only to drink or bathe. Tortoises that live in hot and dry areas will dig underground burrows to keep cool. In contrast, turtles live in water most of the time. Sea turtles spend their time swimming in the ocean. The females only come to shore to lay their eggs. Other turtles live in fresh water areas such as lakes and ponds. These turtles swim, but they may also climb onto a rock nearby to bask in the sun. A tortoise and a turtle have different features that help them adapt to where they live. Tortoises have strong and round feet. These help them walk on land and dig burrows. However, turtles usually have webbed feet for swimming. In fact, sea turtles have long feet that look like flippers! They also have a streamlined body made just for swimming. Because a tortoise and a turtle live in different places, they have learned to eat different foods. Tortoises are herbivores. This means they only eat plants. Foods like cactus, shrubs, and other plants with water are what tortoises like to eat. Turtles, on the other hand, are omnivores. This means they eat both meat and plants. Turtles eat insects, plants and fish. Though these reptiles are very similar, you can see that looking closer will help you notice some clear differences. Now, the next time you see one of these reptiles, try to decide if you re seeing a land-dwelling tortoise or a water-dwelling turtle..

10 13 This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. PART A Which of these inferences about tortoises and turtles is supported by the passage? A Tortoises and turtles have many similarities. B They are amazing animals. C Both love swimming in the ocean. D They eat the same type of food. 14 PART B Which sentence from the passage supports you answer in Part A? A Sea turtles spend their time swimming in the ocean. B Turtles eat insects, plants, and fish. C Both types of animals also lay eggs. D Scientists give each reptile a special name. 15 Which detail from the text best supports the idea that tortoises keep cool on hot summer days? A They dig burrows underground. B They swim in nearby lakes. C They hide under rocks. D They crawl under shrubs.

11 The following questions are not related to a reading passage. 16 Camilla is revising her report on frogs. She thinks the underlined sentence in the paragraph below should be moved to improve the sequence of ideas in her report. Which sentence in the paragraph would be the best introduction for this report. (1)The flying tree frogs of Asia have built-in parachutes. (2)The frog s parachutes are the webbed skin between its long toes. (3)Some animals have built-in parachutes which help them glide through the air. (4)When the frog is resting, the skin is folded up. (5)But when the frog leaps, it stretches its toes apart to unfold its parachutes. A sentence 4 B sentence 5 C sentence 2 D sentence 3 17 Jason is writing a report for his teacher about keeping lizards as classroom pets. The student wants to revise the draft to have a better opening. Read the draft of the paragraph and complete the task that follows. Lizards are easy to take care of. First, you need to find a small glass tank. You should place some twigs, some grass, some leaves, and plenty of food inside. There is not as much cleaning to do for lizards as there is for hamsters or birds. Clean out the lizard s tank each day by wiping up spills and removing uneaten food. You should wash out the tank with warm, soapy water, weekly. Rinse and dry everything before putting your lizard back in the tank. Choose the sentence that best introduces the topic of the student s report. A Leaves may be difficult to find during the winter. B Goldfish bowls have to be cleaned every few days. C You should think about how much room a pet needs when choosing one. D You should think about what it takes to take care of a classroom pet when choosing one.

12 18 Choose the sentence that gives the best information to be added after the underlined sentence to support the idea that lizards need plenty of food. Lizards are easy to take care of. First, you need to find a small glass tank. You should place some twigs, some grass, some leaves, and plenty of food inside. There is not as much cleaning to do for lizards as there is for hamsters or birds. Clean out the lizard s tank each day by wiping up spills and removing uneaten food. You should wash out the tank with warm, soapy water, weekly. Rinse and dry everything before putting your lizard back in the tank. A Lizards require minimum attention and care to stay healthy. B Lizards eat insects, such as flies, worms, and crickets, which can be found easily. C Lizards make better pets than snakes. D A lizard s tank environment is easy to care for. 19 Choose the sentence that does not belong in the report because it does not support the main idea that lizards are easy to take care of. A Lizards make better pets than snakes. B There is not as much cleaning to do for lizards as there is for hamsters. C Clean out the lizard s tank each day by wiping up spills and removing uneaten food. D You should wash out the tank with warm, soapy water weekly.

13 20 Read the notes about desert animals that the teacher wrote on chart paper and posted in the classroom. If you were to use these notes to construct a paragraph, which sentence below would be the BEST topic sentence? A Many desert animals burrow, or dig holes. B Some toads hibernate underground for months at a time. C Rattlesnakes are dangerous reptiles. D The kangaroo rat often stores seeds for the winter. 21 Which of the following sentences has no errors in grammar usage? A Summer is the best season. B It has the warmer weather of any of the four seasons. C It is so sunny that one day often seems clearest that another. D There are a lot of things most people can do outside.

14 22 A student is writing a report for class. Read the sentences from the report and answer the question that follows. Mount Everest is the high mountain in the world. Its peak is 29,000 feet above sea level. Mount Everest attracts many climbers every year. Which sentence corrects the grammar usage error in the underlined sentence? A Mount Everest is the most high mountain in the world. B Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. C Mount Everest is the higher mountain in the world. D Mount Everest is the most higher mountain in the world. 23 A student is writing a story for class. Read the sentences from the story and the question that follows. One day, I was reading in my room when I heard a siren coming from the street. I jumped off my bed and ran to the window. A car sped quick through the neighborhood. I ran to tell my mom what I saw. Which sentence corrects the grammar usage error in the underlined sentence? A A car sped quicker through the neighborhood. B A car sped quickest through the neighborhood C A car sped quickly through the neighborhood. D A car sped more quick through the neighborhood.

15 24 Read the following sentence. The trumpet is the louder instrument in the entire band. Choose the correct form of the adjective that should be used to complete the above sentence. A The trumpet is the most loud instrument in the entire band. B The trumpet is more loud instrument in the entire band. C The trumpet is the loudest instrument in the entire band. D The trumpet is louder instrument in the entire band. 25 Which of the following sentences has no errors? A I smiled because I heard a man whistling cheerful. B I smiled because I heard a man whistling full of cheer. C I smiled because I heard a man whistling cheerfulest. D I smiled because I heard a man whistling cheerfully.

16 Grade 3 ELA Unit Answer Section 1 ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 3 RI 4 MSC: C1 T10 NOT: RTQ #10 (2015) 2 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 3 RI 4 MSC: C1 T10 NOT: RTQ #10 (2015) 3 ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 3 L 6 MSC: C2 T8 NOT: RTQ #19 (2015)-Inspect Item # ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 3 L 6 MSC: C2 T8 NOT: RTQ #19 (2015)-Insepect Item # ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 3 RI 4 MSC: C1 T10 NOT: RTQ #10 (2015)-Inspect Item# ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 3 RI 1 MSC: Claim 1 Target 8 NOT: Task Model 1 7 ANS: A, B, E PTS: 1 STA: 3 RI 1 KEY: Claim 1 Target 8 MSC: Task Model 2 8 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 3 RI 1 MSC: Claim 1 Target 8 NOT: Task Model 1 9 ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 3 RI 1 MSC: Claim 1 Target 8 NOT: Task Model 1 10 ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 3 RI 1 MSC: Claim 1 Target 8 NOT: Task Model 1 11 ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 3 RI 3 MSC: C1 T11 TM1 12 ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 3 RI 3 MSC: C1 T11 TM1 13 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 3 RI 8 MSC: C1 T11 14 ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 3 RI 8 MSC: C1 T11 15 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 3 RI 8 MSC: C1 T11 16 ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 3 W 2 MSC: C2 T3a/b NOT: TM 2 page ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 3 W 2 MSC: C2 T3a/b NOT: TM 2 page ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 3 W 2 MSC: C2 T3a/b NOT: TM 3 page ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 3 W 2 MSC: C2 T8 20 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 3 W 2 MSC: C2 T8 21 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 3 L 1g MSC: C2 T9 TM3 22 ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 3 L 1g MSC: C2 T9 TM1

17 23 ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 3 L 1g MSC: C2 T9 TM1 24 ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 3 L 1g MSC: C2 T9 TM3 25 ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 3 L 1g MSC: C2 T9 TM3