ELA Pre-Assessment

What is the main problem in the beginning scenes of the fable?

• Fox is not good at climbing trees

• A farmer drops food from his bag

• Fox wants the cheese that Crow has

• Crow wants to show off for Fox

Read this sentence from the fable

Just at that moment, Fox strolled by.

The author uses the word "strolled" to show that

• Fox was hiding, trying not to be seen

• Fox tried to take something away

• Fox ran quickly, as if being chased

• Fox walked in an unhurried way

Based on the fable, which two words describe Crow

• dishonest and angry

• kind and generous

• simple and proud

• rich and famous

Why is Fox looking away from Crow while he talks to her in the picture?

• He cannot see that Crow is sitting in the tree with the cheese

• He wants Crow to think that he does not know she is in the tree

• He knows Crow is about to drop the cheese and wants to be ready

• He wants Crow to fly down to the ground to talk to him

Which of these best retells what happens in the fable?

• A farmer drops a chunk of cheese, and Crow picks it up. Fox wants the cheese. He tricks Crow into dropping the cheese and then eats it.

• Fox sees Crow with a big piece of cheese. He tells Crow that she has beautiful eyes and feathers. Then he wonders if her voice is also beautiful.

• Crow is hungry. She sees a farmer drop a piece of cheese. She takes the cheese high into a tree. Fox praises her, so she gives him the cheese

• Fox smells a tasty piece of cheese. He asks Crow for some of the cheese, but she is selfish. When Crow drops the cheese, Fox runs away with it.

Which sentence from the passage best supports the main idea about Gregory's home?

• "This is also his dining room, living room, and study--all in one tiny space."

• "Gregory pulls out a board to create a table and opens a folding chair."

• "When Gregory wants to sleep, he climbs a ladder to the loft above."

• "Lucky for Gregory, his house sits in his parents driveway."

How does the photograph with "This Tiny House" show that Gregory's home is usable?

• It shows that the door of the house is made of wood.

• It shows that the house is near Gregory's parents' home.

• It shows that the whole house can be moved on its wheels.

• It shows that the house is tall enough for Gregory to stand in

According to the passage, how does Gregory do his shopping?

• He shops for everything he needs for a month at a time.

• He shops every day and stores food at his parents' house.

• He buys only what he needs each time he shops.

• He buys large numbers of items to save money.

Based on the passage, how do you think the author feels about large homes?

• People who live in large homes are lucky.

• No one should have a large home.

• Large homes should not have bathrooms.

• A large home can be wasteful.

Which of the following belongs in the empty box?

• Gregory's house is always dark

• Gregory's house gets cold.

• Gregory saves money.

• Gregory uses community services