Unit 1 Test

Read the passage. Use the information to choose the trait that best describes the character.

Mary had been trying to solve the same math problem for an hour. She kept writing and rewriting the problem over and over again. When she kept getting the wrong answer, she put her hands on her head, leaned back in her chair and said, “I quit!!!! I will never get it right!!!” Then she tore up the paper and threw it away.

• sad

• frustrated

• tired

• worried

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

Read the passage. Use the information to choose the trait that best describes the character.

Jose was jumping up and down and watching out the window. He could not wait for his mother to get home. She was bringing his new baby sister home for the first time. He wanted to see her and play with her for the first time. He checked the clock and counted down the minutes until it was finally 4:00 p.m.

• upset

• disappointed

• amused

• excited

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

Read the passage. Use the information to choose the trait that best describes the character.

Kammy packed her own bag and put her pajamas, toothbrush, and favorite teddy bear in the bag. It was her first sleepover. She had never spent the night away from her home or family before. Kammy was not sure about what the night would be like at Christy’s house. She wanted to go, but she did not want her mother to leave.

• relaxed

• nervous

• sad

• courteous

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

Read the passage. Use the information to choose the trait that best describes the character.

Daisey worked hard at every practice she went to. She kicked the soccer ball in her front yard for about an hour each day. When her coach told her she needed to fix things, she listened carefully and did what he said. It did not matter if it was cold or hot, or rainy or sunny. Daisey was always ready to go play soccer, no matter what the weather.

• silly

• dedicated

• poor

• lazy

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

Read the passage. Use the information to choose the trait that best describes the character.

As soon as Christiana got home, she would always put her backpack away and get started on her homework quickly. She knew that she only had an hour to do her work, so she did not waste any time. She did not turn the television or the radio on because she knew it would distract her from her work. She did not stop until she was done with everything.

• focused

• silly

• happy

• unsuccessful

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

Name a character trait for the main character and explain why.

Sophie is a third grader who loves gymnastics. She started the sport at two years old and hasn’t stopped since! Even if she is tired after school, she gives her all at practice every day. After practices, she has to fit in school work. By the time she gets to bed each night, she is exhausted! Even though she is so busy, Sophie never gives up. She knows that to get better at gymnastics, she must practice. Sophie doesn’t have too much free time, but she doesn’t mind.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

Who are the characters in the story?

• Charlie

• August

• Charlie and Shawn

• Jacen

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

What is the setting of the story?

• Charlie’s bedroom

• the Air & Space Museum

• Charlie’s School

• all of the above

What is the problem in the story?

• Charlie was late to school.

• Charlie and her friend got in a fight.

• Charlie did not do her homework.

• Charlie was sick and had to miss the field trip.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the climax in the story?

• Charlie found out she was sick.

• Charlie went to school sick.

• Charlie begged her mom to go to school but she said no.

• Charlie found out she can go to the museum another day.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.3.5