CAASp Practice #3

A student is writing an article about baboon troops for a student science magazine. Read the paragraphs from the draft of the article and complete the task that follows.

Baboons are a large type of monkey. They stay/reside in groups called "troops" which are composed of dozens of baboons. Troops usually sleep, travel, feed, and socialize together. For each underlined pair of words, select the word that is the most precise.

Which is the most precise word for the underlined pair: stay/reside?

• stay

• reside

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A student is writing an article about baboon troops for a student science magazine. Read the paragraphs from the draft of the article and complete the task that follows. Baboons are a large type of monkey. They reside in groups called "troops" which are composed of dozens of baboons. Troops usually sleep, travel, feed, and socialize together. Baboons spend their days cleaning one another and hunting for food. In the morning, adult baboons sit in small groups picking and eating/nibbling bits of dirt, leaves, dry skin, and salt off one another's hair and skin while the young baboons play. Then, the troop moves together catching lizards, butterflies and grasshoppers to eat. In the hottest part of the day, the baboons choose a cool place to linger and rest before continuing their search for food. The baboons groom/fix one another again before retiring in the evening. For each underlined pair of words, select the word that is the most precise.

• eating

• nibbling

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

A student is writing an article about baboon troops for a student science magazine. Read the paragraphs from the draft of the article and complete the task that follows.

Baboons are a large type of monkey. They reside in groups called "troops" which are composed of dozens of baboons. Troops usually sleep, travel, feed, and socialize together.Baboons spend their days cleaning one another and hunting for food. In the morning, adult baboons sit in small groups picking and nibbling bits of dirt, leaves, dry skin, and salt off one another's hair and skin while the young baboons play. Then, the troop moves together catching lizards, butterflies and grasshoppers to eat. In the hottest part of the day, the baboons choose a cool place to linger and rest before continuing their search for food. The baboons groom/fix one another again before retiring in the evening.

For each underlined pair of words, select the word that is the most precise.

• groom

• fix

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Read the student's paragraph about school lockers. Select the three sentences that contain spelling errors.

• Lockers have been causing problems for students for generations.

• When they work correctly, lockers provide a safe space for students to store there valuables; however, when they fail to work properly, lockers can create a nightmare for unsuspecting students.

• Some students are tardey to class regularly because of their lockers.

• Other students simply have to arrive in class without the proper materials due to locker difficulties.

• I believe these problems could be solved if students took time to carefully arrange materials in the lockers and schools kept them well maintained.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Read the following sentence that includes two mistakes in punctuation.

Although, the Empire State Building no longer holds the record for the tallest structure in the world the building houses 1,000 businesses and 21,000 employees, and it remains the second largest office complex in the United States.

Then read the question that follows. Which sentence corrects all the punctuation mistakes?

• Although the Empire State Building no longer holds the record for the tallest structure in the world, the building houses 1,000 businesses and 21,000 employees, and it remains the second largest office complex in the United States.

• Although the Empire State Building no longer holds the record, for the tallest structure in the world, the building houses 1,000 businesses and 21,000 employees and it remains the second largest office complex in the United States.

• Although the Empire State Building no longer holds the record for the tallest structure, in the world, the building houses 1,000 businesses and 21,000 employees and it remains the second largest office complex, in the United States.

• Although, the Empire State Building no longer holds the record for the tallest structure in the world, the building houses 1,000 businesses and 21,000 employees and it remains the second largest office complex, in the United States.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Donald Duck’s sister is named Donna

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which point does the speaker emphasize by including childhood stories about Frudakis?

• to show that Frudakis has always been a sculptor

• to explain where Frudakis got his ideas for his work

• to demonstrate how Frudakis knew little about being an artist

• to entertain the listener with funny stories about Frudakis' past

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which sentence from the presentation provides evidence for your answer in part A (to show that Frudakis has always been a sculptor)?

• “Then Tony dressed the President in a suit of clay.”

• “Before he sculpted Lincoln, Tony read biographies, watched documentaries, and
  talked with historians.”

• “Tony was finally ready to pick up a pencil and paper to sketch his ideas for the
  sculpture.”

• “He patted Play-Doh into a thin sheet and put it over his face to make a mask.”

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following best describes how the speaker shows Frudakis's method of sculpting?

• by comparing his sculpture to others

• by describing how he shaped the face

• by giving details in chronological order

• by describing the finished product first

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

A student is writing a report for class about Veterans Day. Read the draft of the report and complete the task.

President Wilson originally proclaimed November 11, 1919 as “Armistice Day” in recognition of the day that the Allied nations and Germany ceased fighting at the end of World War I. At this time, America honored its soldiers with parades and public meetings. Today, the largest parades in America include Macy's Christmas Parade in New York City, the Rose Parade in Pasadena, and the Saint Patrick's Day Parade in New York City. In 1938, November 11 became a legal holiday dedicated to the cause of world peace. It was still called “Armistice Day.” In 1954, however, the 83rd Congress and President Eisenhower replaced the word “Armistice” with “Veterans” to honor those who fought in World War II. Veterans Day continues to be observed every November 11 to recognize the sacrifices veterans make for their country.

Select the sentence that does not belong in the paper because it does not support the paper's topic.

• Today, the largest parades in America include Macy’s Christmas Parade in New York City, the Rose Parade in Pasadena, and the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City.

• In 1938, November 11 became a legal holiday dedicated to the cause of world peace.

• It was still called “Armistice Day.” In 1954, however, the 83rd Congress and President Eisenhower replaced the word “Armistice” with “Veterans” to honor those who fought in World War II.

• President Wilson originally proclaimed November 11, 1919 as “Armistice Day” in recognition of the day that the Allied nations and Germany ceased fighting at the end of World War I.

• At this time, America honored its soldiers with parades and public meetings.