Assessment 1-100 Days

Imagine you're a detective like Josh, Marcus, or Madison, trying to solve the mystery of a story! A prediction is your educated guess about what will happen next. Whether you're diving into a thrilling fiction or exploring an intriguing nonfiction text, making predictions is a smart reading strategy. It helps you prepare for the next twist and turn and understand the story better. To predict, you need to ask questions and observe all the little details. These details are like clues that can provide evidence for your prediction.

Why is making predictions a smart strategy when you read?

• It helps you pay attention to detail

• It helps you understand the story better

• It helps you get ready for what is coming up

• all the above

Answer explanation

Making predictions is a smart strategy because it helps you pay attention to details, understand the story better, and prepare for what is coming next. Therefore, the correct answer is 'all the above'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Imagine you're a detective like Zion, trying to solve the mystery of a story! Text features are your secret tools. They include the title, the front and back cover, chapter titles, illustrations, and captions. These features organize the text and give you clues about what to expect. Use them to gather facts and evidence for your predictions. And remember, understanding all the vocabulary is key! Some words might just hint at what's coming next.

• They keep text organized

• They present made-up information

• They help you find factual evidence

• They teach important vocabulary words

Answer explanation

Text features keep text organized, helping readers navigate the content. They also assist in finding factual evidence and understanding vocabulary, which provides clues about future events in the story.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

Madison dashed down the stairs with excitement. She grabbed her fluffiest coat and wrapped a vibrant scarf around her neck. She zipped up her boots and donned a cozy wool hat. "Don't forget your mittens!" her grandma called from the kitchen. "Thanks, Grammy!" Madison replied as she swung open the front door and stepped outside.

What can you infer from the passage above?

• The house is very large.

• The weather is cold today.

• Madison's grandma knits mittens

• Madison doesn't have any siblings.

Answer explanation

The passage describes Kehlani dressing warmly with a heavy coat, scarf, boots, and a hat, indicating that it is cold outside. This supports the inference that the weather is cold today.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

Remember when you predicted that your friend Liam would ace his test? That prediction was based on the evidence that he brought his textbooks into his room and closed the door. Now imagine you sneak a peek and find him snoring instead of studying! How would that change your prediction about his test tomorrow?

When would you revise a prediction that you previously made?

• when you start a new book

• when you're reading nonfiction

• when you come across new evidence

• when your favorite character is introduced

Answer explanation

You would revise your prediction when you come across new evidence, like finding your brother snoring instead of studying. This new information suggests he may not be prepared for the test.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Imagine you're in a classroom with Josh, Madison, and Marcus. Who among them is known for being the most conscientious?

• impatient

• hardworking

• friendly
  

Answer explanation

The term 'conscientious' refers to being diligent and careful, which aligns closely with 'hardworking.' In contrast, 'impatient' and 'friendly' do not capture the essence of being thorough and dedicated.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Josh and Madison are feeling jubilant after winning the school talent show. Which word best describes their mood?

• fearful

• tired

• thrilled

Answer explanation

'Jubilant' means feeling great joy or happiness, which aligns with 'thrilled.' In contrast, 'fearful' and 'tired' convey negative or neutral emotions, making 'thrilled' the correct choice.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Shaun and Madison are playing a game where they have to follow a command. What does 'command' mean in this context?

• order

• compute

• dance

Answer explanation

The term 'command' is synonymous with 'order', as both imply giving instructions or directives. The other options, 'compute' and 'dance', do not relate to the concept of issuing commands.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

During a mysterious treasure hunt, Josh and Madison stumbled upon a bizarre artifact. What does 'bizarre' mean in this context?

• very expensive

• very small

• very strange

Answer explanation

The word 'bizarre' means very strange or unusual. Therefore, the correct answer is 'very strange', as it accurately captures the meaning of 'bizarre'. The other options do not relate to the definition.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

Hey Josh and Madison, can you guess what a PREDICTION is? It's like making an

Answer explanation

A prediction is often described as an educated guess, as it involves making an inference based on available information and reasoning. This aligns with the concept of predicting outcomes based on knowledge.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Josh and Madison are curious: For how many days can we trust the weather predictions to be accurate?

Answer explanation

Weather predictions are generally accurate for a very short period, often up to 3 days. However, the correct answer here is 0, indicating that predictions may not be reliable at all.