5th Grade First Nine Week Common Assessment based on TRMS R/LA Pacing Guide
Read the following passage and answer question 1-6
The Chameleon’s Secret to Survival
The chameleon has special characteristics, or traits, that help it survive in its
habitat. All animals have a habitat, or home, that provides basic needs. These needs
include food, water, oxygen, and shelter.
Traits that help the chameleon survive in its habitat are called adaptations.
Besides its special tongue, the chameleon has eyes that can move in many directions.
This helps the chameleon spot food even while its head remains still. Chameleons also
have special toes divided in a way that makes it easy for the animal to hold tightly to
branches. You may know about a chameleon’s ability to change colors. This adaptation
often allows the chameleon to blend in with its surroundings. This makes it harder for
the chameleon’s enemies to see the chameleon and easier for it to stay alive!
1.
What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
A.
B.
C.
D.
2.
What is the main idea of the passage titled “The Chameleon’s Secret to
Survival”?
A.
B.
C.
D.
3.
to entertain readers with a story about chameleons
to persuade readers to protect the chameleon
to inform readers about special adaptations a chameleon has
to describe or explain how the chameleon catches an insect
The chameleon lives in many different habitats.
The chameleon has special adaptations which help it survive in its habitat.
The chameleon has many natural enemies.
The chameleon can change colors and adapt to its environment
Which sentence below could be added to paragraph 2 as a sentence which
supports the flow of the paragraph?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A chameleon can change colors to look like the leaf in a tree or the dirt on
the ground.
The polar bear is another animal that has adapted to its environment.
Most people think chameleons are interesting animals.
There are many different types of trees in the forest.
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4.
Which of the following is the best summary of the passage titled “The
Chameleon’s Secret to Survival”?
A.
B.
C.
D.
5.
Read this sentence from paragraph 1 – “All animals have a habitat, or home,
that provides basic needs.” What does the word “habitat” mean?
A.
B.
C.
D.
6.
Chameleons are interesting reptiles who live in the rain forest. They
change colors to blend in.
The chameleon can spot food from far away without moving its head. It
likes to catch insects with its long tongue.
Chameleons have many enemies and are struggling to survive.
The chameleon has special adaptations that help it survive in its habitat.
They have special toes to hold to branches, eyes that move in many
directions, and can change colors.
something that you do regularly
a characteristic
something you need
a home or place to live
Which question might a reader ask before reading this passage?
A.
B.
C.
D.
What secrets for survival does a chameleon have?
What is an adaptation?
Where in the world do chameleons live?
What does a chameleon’s foot look like?
DIRECTIONS: Read and Answer Questions 7 – 12
7.
Which of these sentences is written correctly?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Beth wanted to go to the shopping mall with we.
Beth wanted to go to the shopping mall with she.
Beth wanted to go to the shopping mall with us.
Beth wanted to go to the shopping mall with I.
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8.
Which of these sentences is written correctly?
A.
B.
C.
D.
9.
Which word or words correctly complete this sentence?
Brian received the _____________________ piece of cake out of the entire class.
A.
B.
C.
D.
10.
The dogs was running through the park chasing the cat.
The dog are running through the park chasing the cat.
The dogs are running through the park chasing the cat.
The dog were running through the park chasing the cat.
more big
biggest
most big
bigger
Choose the correct spelling to complete this sentence.
_______________________ my best friends at school.
A.
B.
C.
D.
There
Their
They
They’re
11.
Which of these is an antonym for the underlined word in the following
sentence?
My mother was very tired when she got home from work today.
A.
sleepy
B.
uncomfortable
C.
crazy
D.
energetic
12.
What is the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence?
My friend found it difficult to relive his bicycle wreck.
A.
let go of something
B.
live again
C.
remember
D.
not live
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Read the following paragraph and answer questions 13 – 18
You do it about 15,000 times a day, and you probably never even think about it.
What is this almost constant, unconscious action? It’s blinking. Each time you blink,
you coat your eye with a film of tears. Some animals don’t produce tears. These tears
rinse away particles of dust and prevent your eyes from drying out. Tears also contain
a chemical called lysozyme that kills bacteria and prevents infection.
13.
What would be an appropriate title for this passage?
A.
B.
C.
D.
14.
What does the word “film” mean in this sentence?
Each time you blink, you coat your eye with a film of tears.
A.
B.
C.
D.
15.
a layer of something
a movie to watch
to feel
videotaping something
Which sentence in this paragraph is irrelevant?
A.
B.
C.
D.
16.
The Blink of an Eye
Eyes are Not that Important
Don’t Cry!
Eye Infections
It’s blinking.
Each time you blink, you coat your eye with a film of tears.
These tears rinse away particles of dust and prevent your eyes from
drying out.
Some animals don’t produce tears.
Which sentence below would be a good concluding sentence for this
paragraph?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Blinking is dangerous for your eyes.
Sneezing is another thing your body does to get rid of dust particles.
Blinking is a very important part of keeping our eyes healthy.
Eyes don’t blink when they are closed.
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17.
Which belongs in the empty box?
Cause
Effect
Particles of dust are rinsed
away from the eye.
A.
B.
C.
D.
18.
Sneezing
Blinking
Sleeping
Preventing
If you were going to add a sentence to this paragraph, which of the following
sentences best supports this topic?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Blinking is the eye’s way of protecting itself from harm.
Sometimes when you stare, you don’t blink.
Blinking is not the same as sneezing.
We play a game were we try to stare and not blink.
DIRECTIONS: Read and Answer Questions 19 – 22
19.
Which sentence is written correctly?
A.
B.
C.
D.
20.
The weather forecast says its going to rain all weekend.
I am hoping it’s not going to rain all weekend.
The weather has a mind of it’s own.
The rainbow was beautiful with all of its’ many colors.
Which skill would a good group leader use?
A.
B.
C.
D.
listening to what others have to say
choosing to do most of the work
refusing to give compliments to group members
blaming others for problems
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21.
Read the following chart.
According to this chart, who can ride the Screamin’ Demon?
A.
B.
C.
D.
22.
Louis and Claire
Kristie and Marcia
Marcia and Louis
Clair and Marcia
Callie was doing her Science homework and became confused over the terms
adaptation and habitat.
Where could she look in her textbook to find the definitions?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Subheadings
Index
Table of Contents
Glossary
Read the following and answer questions 23 – 28
How to Make Cheese Sticks
Cheese sticks are baked cheesy strips of bread. They are the best use for day-old
bread. You can eat the cheese sticks hot from the oven, or keep them in a sealed
container to eat later.
First, turn the oven to a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, remove
the crusts from 6 slices of day-old bread. Cut the bread into strips half an inch wide.
Next, beat 2 ounces of butter until it is smooth. Add 2 ounces of grated cheese and a
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pinch of paprika to the butter mixture. Spread this mixture onto one side of each strip
of bread. Finally, place the strips of bread onto a flat oven tray, mixture side up. Bake
the strips in the oven for about 15 minutes until they are crispy.
23.
Who is the most likely audience for the passage “How to Make Cheese
Sticks”?
A.
B.
C.
D.
24.
What was the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
A.
B.
C.
D.
25.
To tell readers a funny story about cooking
To describe for the reader the steps to make cheese sticks
To persuade readers that cheese sticks are better than cheese dip
To inform readers the importance of using day-old bread
Which word is an example of a time-order or transition word the author used
in this passage?
A.
B.
C.
D.
26.
A mom looking for an easy snack to make for her kids.
Someone going camping.
A person planning a trip.
The chef at a very expensive restaurant.
spread
minutes
or
next
Based on the passage, “How to Make Cheese Sticks,” what should you do
before you cut the bread into strips?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Bake the bread for 15 minutes
Cut the crusts off the day-old bread
Mix the cheese and paprika into the butter
Go to the grocery store
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27.
Which of these statements from this passage is an opinion?
A.
B.
C.
D.
28.
Cheese sticks are baked cheesy strips of bread.
First, turn the oven to a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spread this mixture onto one side of each strip of bread.
This is the best use for day-old bread.
Which meaning best describes the word “pinch” as used in this sentence?
Add 2 ounces of grated cheese and a pinch of paprika to the butter mixture.
A.
B.
C.
D.
to painfully squeeze something
to be in a difficult spot
a small amount of something
to not believe something
Read the following passage and answer questions 29-32
A Family Tradition – Tabasco Sauce
1
He called the sauce Tabasco, because he liked the sound of the word. Tabasco is
a southern Mexican Indian word that means “land where the soil is humid.”
2
Tabasco sauce was first made by Edmund McIlhenny in 1868. His family had left
their sugarcane plantation and fled to Texas when soldiers invaded during the Civil
War. When the family returned, the plantation was in ruins.
3
Over 75 million bottles of Tabasco sauce are now sold in more than 100 countries
each year. Americans use it to flavor everything from dips to eggs. People sprinkle it
on sandwiches and often use it in meat sauces and on seafood.
4
A few pepper plants grown from some Mexican pepper seeds a few years earlier
were still alive. Mr. McIlhenny mashed these peppers and mixed them with vinegar
and salt to make a bright red sauce.
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29.
How should paragraphs 1-4 be arranged for the most logical order?
A.
B.
C.
D.
30.
Which sentence best supports the prediction that many bottles of Tabasco
sauce will be sold in America?
A.
B.
C.
D.
31.
Tabasco sauce was first made by Edmund McIlhenny in 1868
Americans use it to flavor everything from dips to eggs. People sprinkle it
on sandwiches and often use it in meat sauces and on seafood.
When the family returned, the plantation was in ruins.
He called the sauce Tabasco, because he liked the sound of the word.
Which sentence is written correctly?
A.
B.
C.
D.
32.
1, 3, 4, 2
2, 3, 4, 1
4, 3, 1, 2
2, 4, 1, 3
All of the children’s books were stacked on the table.
All of the childrens books were stacked on the table.
All of the childrens’ books were stacked on the table.
All of the childrenss’ books were stacked on the table.
Reread paragraph 3 of “A Family Tradition – Tabasco Sauce.”
Which of these sentences could be added to this paragraph and support the
topic sentence?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The Japanese even use it on pizza.
It takes three years to make one batch of Tabasco sauce.
Tabasco sauce is a red liquid.
The peppers are mashed and mixed with vinegar and salt.
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DIRECTIONS: Read the following and answer questions 33 – 35
My Violin
My mom brought home a violin
so I could learn to play.
She told me if I practiced hard
I’d play it well someday.
Without a single lesson,
I tried to play a song.
My fiddle squeaked, my fiddle squawked.
The notes came out all wrong.
My little brother fled the room.
Mom covered up her ears.
My puppy dog began to howl.
My sister was in tears.
My dad pulled out his wallet.
He handed me a ten.
He made me swear I’d never play
that violin again.
33.
This passage is an example of which type of literary genre?
A.
B.
C.
D.
34.
biography
historical fiction
news report
poetry
Which of these verb pairs is an example vivid action words?
A.
B.
C.
D.
brought, pulled
tried, handed
squeaked, squawked
play, made
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35.
Examine this graphic organizer.
brother leaves the room
sister in tears
the puppy begins to howl
mom covers her ears
When the author organized his thoughts before writing this passage “The
Violin,” what might have been in the center of his brainstorming graphic
organizer?
A.
B.
C.
D.
How people show they love violin music
Ways people react to someone just learning to play the violin
Reactions to beautiful music
Reasons you should learn to play the violin
DIRECTIONS: Answer question 36
36.
Read the following paragraph
Animals have to breathe to stay alive. 2 Oxygen is important and helps
animals get the energy they need to live. 3 Air contains oxygen. 4 They need a gas
called oxygen to stay alive. 5 Water does too.
1
Which of these is the best way to arrange these sentences in a coherent order?
A.
1, 3, 2, 5, 4
B.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
C.
1, 4, 3, 5, 2
D.
2, 1, 3, 4, 5
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