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Test Record Form

Possible Criterion Student

TEST RECORD FORM
Score Score Score

Skills in Context: Compare and Contrast, Target Vocabulary 10 8

Vocabulary: Target Vocabulary, Multiple-Meaning Words 10 8

Comprehension: Compare and Contrast, Selection Test 10 8

Decoding: VCCV Pattern 10 8

Language Arts: Compound Sentences 10 8

TOTAL 50 40

Total Student Score × 2 = %

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Compare and Contrast, Off and Running

Skills in Context

Target Vocabulary
Read the selection. Then read each question that follows the selection.
Decide which is the best answer to each question. Fill in the correct answers
on the Answer Document.

Running for School Council

1 Tameka fumbled with a set of papers as she got ready for school.
Mom prodded her to move faster. Then she saw a worried look on her
daughter’s face. “What is wrong, honey?” Mom asked.

2 The fifth grader stared at the ground. She hesitated to tell her mom.
Finally, she said, “I am going to run for school council. I filled out the
application last night, and I am ready to turn it in today. The problem
is that I have not told Mary that I am doing this. She is my best friend.
I am afraid she will be upset that I will not have as much time to spend
with her.”

3 Mom wondered what words of wisdom she could share with her
daughter. Then she said, “You and Mary have been friends for a long
time. I think you will be able to keep your friendship, even if you cannot
spend as much time together.”

4 Tameka knew what words were coming next. She smiled as she
said them with her mother, “Change is a natural part of growing up.”
Tameka kissed her mother on the cheek and rushed out the door to
catch the school bus.

5 When the bus arrived at school, Tameka hurried to the office to

turn in her form for school council. Two forms dropped into the box at
exactly the same time. Tameka looked up to see Mary standing next to
her. Mary smiled her usual grin and greeted Tameka. The girls broke
out giggling. They realized that they had both kept a secret from their
best friend. They talked about how they were worried about hurting
each other’s feelings. This made them realize just how strong their
friendship was.

6 Mary and Tameka were running for different offices on the school
council. They decided that they would help each other prepare for the
election. The girls made arrangements to meet on Saturday to start
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Off and Running

Skills in Context

7 When the weekend arrived, the girls met after breakfast at Mary’s house.
Tameka carefully unrolled the two pieces of poster board she brought with
her. Mary pulled out a box of colored markers. Both girls made a poster
to tell why they would make good candidates for the council. Then they
decorated their posters with pictures to show some of the things they would
do if elected. When they were done, they admired each other’s work.

8 On Monday, the girls hung their posters on the wall in the main
hall. They were surprised by the number of students running for
the council. The walls were lined with posters by students who had
good ideas. The girls knew that it would be hard to win the election.
However, they were determined to serve on the council together.

9 The next step would be to get ready for the debate. It was going to
be held next month. The girls had a lot to learn. They needed to know
how to have this type of discussion. They also needed to learn about
topics that the council would address. This would help them decide if
they were for or against each issue.

10 The girls studied. They practiced talking about their viewpoints. The
days passed into weeks. Finally, the big day was here. The girls sat on
the stage. They smiled at each other. They waited for their turn to share
their point of view. At the end of the day, many students told Tameka
and Mary they had done a good job. The election was right around the
corner. The girls were looking forward to hearing the results. They knew
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W E E K LY T E S T S 3 . 4
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Skills in Context

1 What does the word hesitated mean in 4 What do Tameka and Mary both do?
paragraph 2?
F They ride the same bus.
A To talk quickly G They ask their mom for help.
B To pause in fear H They apply to run for school council.
C To show courage J They play on the same basketball
D To reveal the truth team.

2 What problem does Tameka have at the 5 What happens when the girls realize
beginning of the story? they have kept a secret from each other?

F She does not want to go to school. A They get angry and start to argue.
G She forgot to complete her B They throw away their applications.
homework. C They realize they have a strong
H She is afraid her best friend will be friendship.
mad at her. D They choose to run for different
J She has not filled out her application offices on the council.
for school council.

6 What do all the candidates that are

3 What words has Tameka’s mom said running for the council have to do?
before?
F Make a poster
A “What is wrong, honey?” G Write a speech
B “Change is a natural part of H Stay after school
growing up.” J Work with a partner
C “You and Mary have been friends a
long time.”
D “I think you will be able to keep your
friendship, even if you cannot spend
as much time together.”

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Skills in Context

7 What problem did the girls solve by 9 What does the word debate mean as it
working together? is used in paragraph 9?

A They got to serve on the council. A A strategy used to reach a goal

B They got to see who was the best B A friendship that lasts a long time
artist. C A discussion to share different
C They got to spend time with each viewpoints
other. D A place for students to have a council
D They got to learn how to fill out meeting
an application.

10 Which question is not answered in

8 What happened after the debate? the story?

F The candidates drew posters. F What was the purpose of the debate?
G The students elected council G Who was elected to the school
members. council?
H The candidates turned in an H Where did the students hang their
application. posters?
J The students went home for the J Why did Tameka and Mary start to
summer. giggle in the office?

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Target Vocabulary, Off and Running

Vocabulary

Multiple-Meaning Words
Use what you know about the target vocabulary and multiple-meaning words
to answer questions 1–10. Fill in the correct answers on the Answer Document.

1 What does the word scanned mean in 4 What does the word inflated mean in
the sentence below? the sentence below?

I scanned the crowd to see if I could find The girl inflated the tire before
my friends. attempting to ride her bicycle.

A Shouted at F Filled with air

B Examined closely G Fixed with a patch
C Guessed the size of H Placed water inside
D Asked questions about J Cleaned with soap

2 What does the word prodded mean in 5 What does the word gradually mean in
the sentence below? the sentence below?

The teacher prodded her students to do Isabel gradually figured out how to
a science fair project. solve her problem.

F Asked A Usually
G Pushed B Quickly
H Wished C Little by little
J Guessed D With great effort

3 What does the word beckoned mean in 6 What does the word appeal mean in the
the sentence below? sentence below?

Zaniya beckoned to her brother to peek The criminal made an appeal to the
at the baby birds in the nest. judge.

A Sang F A sincere request

B Looked G To like something
C Laughed H Attraction
D Signaled J To charge with a crime

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Vocabulary

7 What does the word connected mean in 9 What does the word operate mean in
the sentence below? the sentence below?

The garage is connected to the house. The doctor will need to operate to
remove the girl’s tonsils.
A Joined
B Transferred A To do a certain job
C Hit successfully B To perform surgery
D Had a special bond C To have a military action
D To cause something to work

8 What does the word stub mean in the

sentence below? 10 What does the word recess mean in the
sentence below?
Be careful that you do not stub your toe
in the dark. The children played basketball during
recess.
F A tree stump
G Part of a ticket F To stop a trial
H To pull up by the roots G To take a break
J To strike against an object H A secret or hidden place
J A time for rest and relaxing

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W E E K LY T E S T S 3 . 8
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Compare and Contrast, Off and Running

Comprehension

Selection Test
Think back to the selection “Off and Running” to answer questions 1–10.
Fill in the correct answers on the Answer Document.

1 Miata shows she is more serious about 4 How is Miata different during the
school than Rudy by — debate compared to when she practiced
her speech at home?
A following the rules
B running for class president F She is happier talking to a crowd.
C chewing gum with her mouth closed G She acts more confident at school.
D promising to pay students to work H She likes to interact with the
around the school audience.
J She loses faith in her ability to
persuade students.
2 How is Rudy different from Miata?

F He seems more realistic. 5 If Miata wins the election and keeps

G He seems more popular. her campaign promises, the school
H He seems less energetic. will become —
J He seems less confident.
A less fun
B more fun
3 Miata’s campaign promises differ from C less beautiful
Rudy’s because they focus on — D more beautiful

A helping teachers
B changing school rules 6 When Rudy compares himself to Miata
C cleaning up the school as president, he says —
D making students happy
F he would be a great president, and
she would be a good president
G he would be a fun president, and she
would be a serious president
H she would be a good president, and
he would be a smart president
J she would be a gloomy president, and
he would be a popular president

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Comprehension

7 The students in the audience — 9 What do both Rudy and Miata believe?

A clap harder for Rudy A Miata has good ideas.

B laugh at Rudy’s ideas B Girls like Rudy better.
C chant for Miata’s ideas C Boys will vote for Miata.
D applaud harder for Miata D Rudy can fulfill his promises.

8 Miata’s father helps her see the 10 Miata’s campaign promises appeal
difference between — more to —

F her and Rudy F girls

G fun and seriousness G boys
H popularity and service H all the parents
J behaving well and misbehaving J all the students

Mark Student Reading Level:

____ Independent ____ Instructional ____ Listening

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VCCV Pattern Off and Running

Decoding

Use what you know about VCCV pattern to answer questions 1–10.
Divide the underlined words into syllables. Fill in the correct answers
on the Answer Document.

1 The snow was like a fine powder. 4 The public is entitled to know the truth.

A powde • r F pu • blic
B po • wder G pub • lic
C pow • der H publ • ic
D powd • er J publi • c

2 It is rude to whisper secrets in public. 5 Do not excite the baby before bedtime.

F whi • sper A exci • te

G whis • per B exc • ite
H whisp • er C ex • cite
J wh • is • per D e • xcite

3 The panda’s hunger was satisfied by the 6 The young pianist will compose a song.
bamboo tree.
F co • mpose
A hu • nger G comp • ose
B hun • ger H c • ompose
C hung • er J com • pose
D h • unger

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Decoding

7 Perhaps they decided not to join us. 9 The procedure will not be painful.

A pe • rhaps A pai • nful

B perha • ps B pa • inful
C perh • aps C pain • ful
D per • haps D painf • ul

8 My dog hid under the couch when he 10 Any person can join the team.
heard the thunder.
F pe • rson
F thun • der G perso • n
G thu • nder H per • son
H thund • er J pers • on
J th • under

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Compound Sentences Off and Running

Language Arts

Use what you know about compound sentences to answer questions 1–10.
Fill in the correct answers on the Answer Document.

1 What is the complete subject of this 4 What is the complete predicate of this
sentence? sentence?

Lisa’s best friend Sue is a really The calm ocean was perfect for
nice person. swimming.

A is a really F was
B best friend G ocean
C a really nice person H calm ocean was perfect
D Lisa’s best friend Sue J was perfect for swimming

2 What is the complete subject of this 5 Which of these is a compound sentence?

sentence?
A Officer Juarez had a kind,
Harvey, the delivery man, was very friendly smile.
strong. B In October, the leaves begin to
change colors.
F was C Ami went to the store, but she forgot
G was very strong to buy milk.
H the delivery man D Before the train departed, the
J Harvey, the delivery man passengers boarded.

3 What is the complete predicate of this 6 Which of these is a compound sentence?

sentence?
F After the show, the children
Alexandra, the littlest puppy in the clapped loudly.
litter, will be mine. G The doctor, who was new in town,
A Alexandra bought a house.
B will be mine H Mr. Thomas painted his fence red,
C the littlest puppy in the litter white, and blue.
D Alexandra, the littlest puppy J Tom fed the chickens, and Julie
collected the eggs.

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Language Arts

7 Which of these is a compound sentence? 9 Which sentence is written correctly?

A Jordan needed some nails, so she A Gina got a new kitten she invited
went to the hardware store. her friends over to see it.
B Long ago, huge creatures called B Gina got a new kitten, she invited
dinosaurs roamed the planet. her friends over to see it.
C Steven played basketball with Dani, C Gina got a new kitten, and she
Carson, Gail, and Robert. invited her friends over to see it.
D When Beth moved to Austin, Texas, D Gina got a new kitten but she
she was eleven years old. invited her friends over to see it.

8 Which sentence is written correctly? 10 Which sentence is written correctly?

F Domingo finished all of his F Lisa will lend Sue the book, she will
homework, he still had to study for give it to her as a present.
his test. G Lisa will lend Sue the book, or she
G Domingo finished all of his will give it to her as a present.
homework, but he still had to study H Lisa will lend Sue the book she will
for his test. give it to her as a present.
H Domingo finished all, of his J Lisa will lend Sue the book but she
homework, but he still had to study will give it to her as a present.
for his test.
J Domingo finished all of his
homework but he still had to study
for his test.

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