Weekly Assessment Unit 4 PDF

Grade 4 Unit 4 Week 1
Weekly Assessment
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Read the story Lucky Birdwatchers and then answer

Numbers 1 through 3.
I told you this wasnt a good idea, Dale muttered to

Jenna as they sat in a field next to the river.
Half an hour ago they had come downstream on a raft,

following the rivers current. The raft was so cluttered with
all their supplies that there was barely room for Dale, Jenna,
and Lucky, her dog. Jenna had promised that Lucky would
behave, and he did. He lay so still that several times Jenna
looked at him to see if he had fallen asleep. Even so, Dale
wouldnt admit that Lucky had not been a problem.
Now theyd been waiting for what seemed like ages.

Dale sounded more annoyed than he had been all day, if that
was even possible. Jenna didnt think Dale could be more
unhappy, but now he sounded completely disgusted with how
the day was going.
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Want to know why were not seeing any birds? Dale

asked. Lucky is scaring them away.
That isnt true, Jenna replied. Hes at the other end of

the field.
Then why havent we seen any birds?
Give it a little time. I know it feels like weve been sitting

here all day. But the truth is, we havent really been waiting
that long. You didnt expect to see them as soon as you got
here, did you?
I always see herons when I come here. It has to be

because of the dog. I knew we shouldnt have brought him.
There was no way I was going to leave Lucky home,

Jenna said. He loves being out here.
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As if he knew they were talking about him, Lucky came

racing over. His wagging tail brushed against Dales cheek.
Dale let out a loud sigh to show how much this bothered him.
Then Lucky licked Jennas face and lay down next to her.
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Lucky was quiet for a minute. Then he sat up and whined

twice. Jenna felt his big wet nose in her palm as he began to
nuzzle her hand.
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This is great! Dale grumbled. Now hell scare them

away for sure!
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Luckys deep bark echoed through the woods.

Suddenly there was the sound of wings flapping. A dozen
birds scattered into the air, filling the sky above them.
Wow! Look at all those herons! Dale cried.
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They were there all the time, Jenna said. You just didnt
know it. Good thing we have Lucky with us! We make quite a
team, dont we?
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Dale had to admit that they did. He smiled at Jenna and

then he rubbed Luckys head.
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Read this sentence from

the story.
What is the setting of the story?

A the middle of a river
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What information in paragraph 2

helps you figure out the meaning
of the word cluttered?
B the peak of a mountain

C a campsite in the woods
D a field alongside a river

A Lucky had not been a problem.

B Jenna promised that Lucky
would behave.
Based on the story outcome,

which statement best describes
the theme?
A Winner takes all.
B Patience is a virtue.
C Steady wins the race.
C The crowded raft had barely

enough room.
D Ideas dont produce results.
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D They came down the river half

an hour ago.

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Read the story What Did She Want? and then answer
Dan studied the tracks on the ground. For the third night in
a row, the adult bear had returned. Was she here because she
was just looking for an easy meal? Or was she here because
of the cub locked in the pen? If that was the reason, what did
she want with the cub?
Dan thought about the cub. He knew there was a lot the
cub could learn from an adult bear. He did not want to disturb
or interfere with the bears getting to know each other. But
the cub had been brought in injured. As the cubs guardian,
Dan had a responsibility to make sure that the cub was safe.
Perhaps he had been hurt by this very bear. On the other
hand, what if the adult was friendly? She could teach the cub
things he had to learn if he were to live in the wilderness. Dan
decided it was worth taking a chance. He would let the adult
bear near the cub. But he would be ready for trouble, if this
turned out to be a mistake.
That night, Dan waited in the shadows near the pen. In

his hand was a big flashlight. If the adult bear tried to hurt
the cub, he would try to scare her off with the light. He had a
loud horn with him in case that did not work. He thought that
the sudden noise from the horn would drive her away.

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What Did She Want?
Dan did not have to wait very long. Soon there was a
rustling in the woods. Then the adult proclaimed her presence
with a low growl and emerged from behind a tree. She was
agile and healthy. Dan hoped she would scare easily.
As soon as the cub heard her growl, he perked up and

started toward the fence in an awkward run. When the two
bears met at the fence, the adult stood and put her front paws
against it. The cub tried to do the same, but tottered and fell
forward. The adult bear snorted. Dan was not sure what the
snort meant. Then the cub stuck his nose through the fence
in a friendly greeting. How would the adult respond? Dans
heart raced. He raised the flashlight and the horn, ready to act.
The adult leaned forward and gently rubbed her nose

against the cub. Dan lowered the flashlight. Everything was
going to be fine.
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the story.
Then the adult proclaimed her

presence with a low growl and
emerged from behind a tree.
Why does the author use a

question as the title of
the story?
A to get an answer from
the reader
B to see if the reader is
paying attention
What word means about the

same as proclaimed
proclaimed?
C to create suspense before the

story begins
A hid
B waited
D to tell the reader that the end of

the story is uncertain
C escaped
D announced
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In paragraph 4, the author

mentions that the bear is
healthy and that Dan hopes
the bear will scare easily. Why
does the author include
these details?
A to make it clear that Dan
is brave
B to hint that Dan fears that his
plan might fail
C to show that the bear already

had hurt the cub
D to suggest that the bear is
getting ready to attack Dan

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Linda wrote this story. It contains errors. Read the story
and then answer Numbers 7 through 9.
A Day at the Museum
(1) Bills father took Bill to the museum. (2) Bill liked
looking at the dinosaurs because they were him favorite animals.
(3) After looking at the dinosaurs, they had a picnic lunch in
the museum courtyard. (4) Then, them went to look at rocks
and gems. (5) Bill liked that almost as much as his liked the
dinosaurs. (7) When Bill got tired, his father took him home.
(8) Bill said he wanted to go back to the museum next month.
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the story.
Bill liked looking at the
dinosaurs because they were
him favorite animals.
Bill liked that almost as much

as his liked the dinosaurs.
What is the correct way to write

the underlined word in
the sentence?
A he

the sentence?
A Bill liked that almost as much
as he liked the dinosaurs.
B Bill liked that almost as much
as she liked the dinosaurs.
B his
C them
C Bill liked that almost as much

as him liked the dinosaurs.
D their
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the story.
D Bill liked that almost as much

as they liked the dinosaurs.

the story.
Then, them went to look at
rocks and gems.

the sentence?
B Then, we went to look at rocks

and gems.
C Then, him went to look at rocks
and gems.
D Then, they went to look at
rocks and gems.

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A Then, I went to look at rocks

and gems.

The following questions are not
about a passage. Read and answer
each question.
12 Read this sentence.

We thought we had saved time
by skiping a step and forcing
the tent into the bag, but the
bag ripped as soon as we
were finished.
10 Which word is not
spelled correctly?
A cared
Which underlined word from the

sentence is not spelled correctly?
B flaged
C saving
A saved
D tasting
B skiping
C forcing
spelled correctly?
D ripped
A careing
B flipping
C tapped
D tasted
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Student Evaluation Chart
Tested Skills
Number
Correct
Percent
Correct
Word Analysis
Context clues 1
Synonyms 4
/2
/2
/2
/6
/12
Reading Comprehension
Authors purpose 5, 6
Literary Response and Analysis
Setting 2
Theme 3
Written Conventions
Spelling 10, 11, 12
Usage 7, 8, 9
Total Weekly Test Score
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Weekly Assessment
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Read the passage The Ant Team and then answer

The Ant Team

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Ants are very interesting

creatures. They have been around
since prehistoric times. Their
unique appearance makes them
different from other insects.
Ants have three main parts to

their bodies: the head, the trunk,
and the rear. The head contains
jaws, eyes, and antennae. An
ants jaw, or mandible, moves
from side to side, not up and
down. Ants use their jaws to hold
food and fight enemies. They
might also use their jaws to dig
through soil or cut through wood
as they build nests.
Ants eyes are made up of

many lenses. Look closely at
an ants eye. You will see that it
is like many different eyes put
together. This helps ants see
movement very well.
The antennae on ants heads

are very sensitive. These antennae
are tools of smell, taste, touch, and
communication. When they are
out in the world, ants are almost
always moving their antennae.
They use them to sense smells,
learn about food, and touch other
ants. Sometimes a solitary ant
goes out alone and looks for food

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in a new location. This ant is like

a scout, ready to get information
back to the team of ants that are
waiting. Its antennae help it smell
the food in this unfamiliar territory.
It will touch other ants with its
antennae to tell them where to find
the food.
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Ants survive by working as a

team. They go out in groups and
look for food. Like an astronomer
searching for a distant star, these
ants continue until they find what
they are looking for. Then they
take the food back to the colony.
Ants can lift up to 20 times their
body weight. This is the same
as if you lifted something that
weighs about 1,600 pounds!
Their antennae help them taste

the moist, delicious bits of food
that people leave behind. When
they eat, their bodies absorb the
nutrients. Then, the next day,
they will begin their search for
food all over again.
The rear of an ant contains

the poison sac. Stinging is one
way that ants defend themselves
against predators. If you have
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Ants have six legs that are

connected to their trunks. Each
leg has nine parts and a sharp
claw on the end of it. As an ant
walks over a surface, its claw
grabs hold of the surface. That
is how an ant can climb trees
and walk upside down on leaves.
Ants also use their front claws to
dig through soil or create tunnels.
ever felt the burning sting of an

ant, you have likely learned the
painful lesson that this is a very
good method of defense!

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the passage.
Which is an opinion from

the passage?
A Ants are very interesting
creatures.
Like an astronomer searching

for a distant star, these ants
continue until they find what
they are looking for.
B The head contains jaws, eyes,

and antennae.
The word astronomer contains a

form of the Greek root aster.
What does aster mean?
A ant
B star
C Ants have six legs that are

connected to their trunks.
D Stinging is one way that
ants defend themselves
against predators.
C flower
D planet
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In the passage, an ants eye is

described as many different
eyes put together. Why did the
author include this description?
A to compare it to the
ants antennae
B to compare it to the rest of the

ants body
C to tell readers what it looks like
up close
D to tell readers what the ant uses
to defend itself
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Read the story Rabbit and Turtle and then answer
Rabbit and Turtle
Rabbit and Turtle met near the stream one morning. It was
a lovely clear day. They both basked in the warm sunshine
and swapped some stories. Rabbit started boasting that he was
the fastest runner in the world. Turtle wasnt having any
of that!
I bet I can beat you in a race, Turtle said to Rabbit.
Rabbit laughed at the idea. You crawl so slowly you

hardly look like you are moving, Rabbit said. Youll never
beat me!
Turtle was mad now. I will win the race. You meet me
tomorrow morning right here, said he. I will wear a white
feather on my head so you can see me in the tall grass. We
will run over four hills. The first one to reach the stake at the
top of the fourth hill will be the winner.

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Rabbit laughed again and said: That will be me! I will

see you tomorrow for the race! Then Rabbit hopped off, still
chuckling to himself.
Turtle was in a bind now. He knew he could not run faster

than Rabbit. But he had an idea. He gathered all of his family
and told them that their honor was at stake. When they heard
about the race, the other turtles agreed to help him.
Turtle gave each of his family members a white feather.

Then he placed them at different places along the route. The
first was at the top of the first hill. The second stood in the
valley. The third at the top of the second hill, and so on. Then
Turtle placed himself at the top of the fourth hill next to the
winners stake.
The next morning, Rabbit found Turtle at the starting line

wearing his white feather. Ready, set, go! said Rabbit and
he ran up and up the first hill. Turtle started crawling along
behind him. As soon as Rabbit was out of sight, he disappeared into the bushes.
As Rabbit reached the top of the first hill, he saw that

Turtle was ahead of him. Turtles white feather was blowing
in the breeze. Rabbit was amazed. He put on a burst of speed
and passed Turtle with the white feather. Soon Rabbit had his
back turned. Then the second Turtle took off the white feather
and crawled into the bushes. He chuckled to himself.
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When Rabbit reached the valley floor, there was Turtle

ahead of him again, crawling up the second hill with his white
feather. Rabbit ran and ran, leaving Turtle far behind him. But
every time he reached a hilltop or a valley, there was Turtle
again with his white feather. And again he was crawling along
as fast as he could go!

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Rabbit was gasping for breath when he reached the bottom

of the third valley. He had passed Turtle yet again at the top
of the third hill. Here again was that rascally turtle appearing
on the racetrack ahead of him, crawling as fast as he could go
up the slope of the fourth hill.
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Rabbit was determined to win the race. He plucked up

the last few ounces of his strength and sprinted up the hill.
He passed Turtle with the white feather. He was nearly
there! Rabbit rounded the last corner and braked to a halt in
astonishment. Sitting by the stake, waving his white feather
proudly, was Turtle. He had won the race!
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the story.
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What word means about the

same as boasting?
This story can best be

described as
A a science-fiction story about
a race.
B a tale that explains why
rabbits hop.
C a true story about a rabbit and
a turtle.
A begging
D a fable about an animal that

learns a lesson.
B bragging
C learning
D weeping

What word best

describes Turtle?
A tricky
B caring
C cautious
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Luke wrote this story. It contains errors. Read the story
Graduation Day
(1) In two weeks I will visit Sara and Sidney at their school.
(2) They are both graduating from middle school. (3) I have
been friends with they for five years. (4) It will be nice to see
theirselves on that special day. (5) I wont be graduating from
middle school for another two years. (6) When I do, I know that
Sara and Sidney will be there to see it. (7) Theirs parents might
bring them, but they might come by theirselves.

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the story.
I have been friends with they
for five years.
Theirs parents might bring

them, but they might come by
theirselves.

the underlined word in the
sentence?

the sentence?
A Theirs parents might bring
them, but they might come
by theirselves.
A their
B themselves
C them
B Their parents might bring

by themself.
D thems
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the story.

the story.
It will be nice to see theirselves
on that special day.
What is the correct way to

write the underlined word in
the sentence?
C Their parents might bring

by themselves.
D Theirs parents might bring
by themselves.
A we
B them
C they
D ourselves
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each question.
spelled correctly?
A lazier
B sillest
Familys should not get too

worried about crying children
because even the happiest
baby cries sometimes.
C marries
D replied

A familys
spelled correctly?
A easily
B merrier
B worried
C pennys
C happiest
D sorriest
D cries

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Tested Skills
Number
Correct
Percent
Correct
Word Analysis
Greek roots 1
Synonyms 4
/2
/2
/2
/6
/12
Description 2
Fact and opinion 3
Character 5
Genre 6
Written Conventions
Spelling 10, 11, 12
Usage 7, 8, 9
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Weekly Assessment
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Read the story You Know MeMiss Perfectionist! and

then answer Numbers 1 through 3.
Yoshiko came home looking very frustrated. She tossed

her books on the kitchen table. Then she leaned her chin on
her hand and stared at the ceiling.
Yoshiko, whats wrong? What happened at school? her

mom asked. She too had just arrived home after a hard day as
a defense attorney.
Oh, Mom. Remember the projects I told you about last

week? I still havent thought of a good one.
Yoshikos mom looked at her. I thought Dad and I gave

you some ideas. Didnt you like any of them?
Oh, they were good. But you know meMiss

Perfectionist! I want mine to be the best of all. Yoshiko was
really bewildered.
Well, if you dont have any idea, it certainly wont be the

best one. Give me a little time and . . .

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You Know MeMiss Perfectionist!
Just then Yoshikos grandmother and grandfather walked in

the door. Each was holding a bag of groceries. They had lived
with Yoshikos family for the past few years.
Hi, Yoshiko! Hi, Miyoshi! said Yoshikos grandmother.

Wow, the price of fresh vegetables is really going up. Do
you remember the garden we used to have, Shinji? Wasnt it
wonderful? We never had to buy vegetables at a store. I wish
we had our garden again! She just sighed.
Yes, yes, I remember, said Yoshikos grandfather, but

it was so hard to take care of.
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Just then, a lightbulb popped in Yoshikos head! She

stared at her mother and her mother stared back at her. They
seemed to be reading each others minds. Hey, Mom, are
you thinking what Im thinking? Do you remember one of the
projects we discussed last week?
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I think I know which one youre talking about, her

mother replied.
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Whats going on? What did I say? Yoshikos grandmother was puzzled by the conversation.
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Yoshiko smiled. Grandma and Grandpa, what would you

say if I said you were going to have your garden again? And
Id help you with it. And Mom and Dad will help, too. Maybe
even Toshu and . . . She stared pleadingly at her mother.
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Yoshikos mom was startled, but her shocked look soon

melted into a smile.
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We can all be part of a community garden! We learned

all about it in school. Everyone shares in the tasks. Everyone
shares in the food. It doesnt cost too much. It . . .
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Slow down, Yoshiko! Catch your breath, said Yoshikos

mom. Think about what youre saying. She knew it was a
fantastic idea, though.
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A community garden! What a wonderful idea! Ive

heard people on television talk about them. Yoshikos
grandmother was pondering the idea of having really fresh
vegetables again. She turned to her husband with the gentle,
calm look that was her trademark. Shinji?
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He just nodded and smiled.

Yoshiko knew everyone liked the idea. She shrieked
out loud. Yes, it will be the best idea of all. Weve got
to start planningright after dinner tonight. Wont Dad be
surprised!
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Everyone looked at one another. Oh, hell be surprised all

right, said Yoshikos mom, with a smile on her face.
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Yoshiko smiled, too. You know meIm Miss

Perfectionist, after all!
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the story.
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The story You Know Me

Miss Perfectionist! mainly
serves to
A inform readers about a
community garden.
In this sentence, what is

the meaning of the
word community?
B describe a girls relationship

with her mother.
A suburban district
C persuade readers to plant a

community garden.
B downtown district
D entertain readers with a story

about a project idea.
C people living in an area

D land surrounding an area

Which word best describes

Yoshikos relationship with
her mother?
A bitter
B healthy
C unloving
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Read the passage The Community Garden and then
answer Numbers 4 through 6.
The Community Garden
Have you ever seen a

community garden? It is a
great place for people from all
backgrounds. It is a way to make
a neighborhood a better place
to live. This garden is the heart
and soul of a neighborhood. It
provides a spot for people of all
ages to work and play together.
Very often, all family members
take part. Mom and Dad work
in the garden. Their sons and
daughters work in the garden.
Even Grandma and Grandpa

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work in the garden. What a sight

this kind of teamwork is!
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The garden gives people a

chance to grow their own food.
And the food is fresh and doesnt
cost too much. The garden
provides a friendly place for
people of all ages. The garden
gives people a chance to share
what they know about gardening.
It also gives them a chance to
talk about many, many
other things.
There are many community

gardens in the United States
today. More and more people are
working in these gardens. Some
people, however, cannot work

in these gardens. They would
love to, but they have a hard time
gardening on the ground. Some
may not be able to bend over
for a long period of time. Others
may be in a wheelchair. Some
gardens have special raised beds
for these people.
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Many gardens have people

who teach gardening skills
throughout the year. These skills
include pest control, starting
seeds indoors, seed saving, fall
planting, food preservation, and
cooking. Truly the time for the
community garden has arrived!
People who work in the

garden usually sign up for a
small plot of land each spring.
They are charged a small fee.
The fee gives them permission to
work on the land. Though low, it
also covers other costs associated
with the garden. More and more,
nearby businesses help manage
the land. This is done on a
voluntary basis. The community
spirit created by the garden is
well worth the effort.
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the passage.
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What evaluation can you make

about a community garden?
A The garden is a good
gathering place.
B The cost of working in the
garden is very low.
The root word in preservation

means
C The garden is a good place to

grow vegetables.
A save.
D The food grown in the garden

is sold to neighbors.
B cook.
C start.
D plant.

Which is an opinion in
the passage?
A Many gardens have people who
teach gardening.
B It is a great place for people
from all backgrounds.
C The fee gives them permission
to work on the land.

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D More and more, nearby

businesses help manage
the land.


Jeremiah wrote this story. It contains errors. Read the
story and then answer Numbers 7 through 9.
The Fair
(1) Ill go to the fair (the Kendall County Fair that is! after
school) today. (2) My brother and sister want to join me, but they
cant. (3) Mom says that theyve too young to go. (4) When they
get older, they is going to go, too.
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the story.
Ill go to the fair (the Kendall

County Fair that is! after
school) today.
Mom says that theyve too

young to go.

write the underlined word in
the sentence?

punctuate the sentence?
A Ill go to the fair (the Kendall
County) Fair that is! after
school today.
A theyll
B they is
C there
B Ill go to the (fair the Kendall

County) Fair that is! after
school) today.
D theyre
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the story.

the story.
C Ill go to the fair the Kendall

County Fair that is! after
school today.
When they get older, they is

going to go, too.

the underlined words in
the sentence?
D Ill go to the fair (the Kendall

County Fair that is!) after
school today.
A theys going
B them are going
C theyre going
D they am going

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The following questions are not about
a passage. Read and answer each
question.
spelled correctly?
A groop
B should
spelled correctly?
C suit
A grew
D zoom
B move
C stewl
D tunes
Youll be amazed at the hooge
amount of food this crew
can eat.

A Youll
B hooge
C food
D crew
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Tested Skills
Number
Correct
Percent
Correct
Word Analysis
Context clues 1
Root words 4
/2
/3
/1
/6
/12
Evaluate 3, 6
Fact and opinion 5
Character 2
Written Conventions
Punctuation 7, 9
Spelling 10, 11, 12
Usage 8
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Weekly Assessment
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Read the story Night Camping and then answer

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Night Camping
Mr. Jackson, our history teacher, had a crazy idea that he

said would build teamwork. We would go camping in the
woods overnight. He said it would help us appreciate country
living. Can you picture thirty city kids camping in the woods
overnight? I couldnt either. This trip was doomed from the
start. The farther we got from city lights, the worse I felt.
Everything about the country makes me nervouseven the

grass. After all, its alive! Mr. Jackson kept telling us how great
it would be to sleep under the stars. I looked at my pals Leo and
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The fun began as soon as we got to the campsite.

Mr. Jackson wanted Leo and me to help build a fire. None
of us wanted anything to do with wood-gathering. Leo said
he had allergies. Roberto claimed he had a sore ankle. I just
stalled. I was sure that hundreds of evil things were lurking in
the bushes.
I lay inside my sleeping bag wondering what would get me

first. A hungry forest animal? Bat-sized mosquitoes? A slithering snake? All night long I heard sounds. I felt bugs. I saw
beady little eyes. No doubt about it! I was scared to death.
I finally fell asleep. Then I felt something fly past my

head. Was it a bird? Was it a bat? I felt something bounce
off my sleeping bag. I let out a scream. I tried to get out of
my sleeping bag, but the zipper was stuck. Leo and Roberto
jumped up and started stomping on whatever it was that was
trying to get me. We looked at the monster and then at one
another. We had just killed . . . a twig! The three of us broke
into laughter when we realized how silly we had been. This
little incident taught us a few things. Maybe Mr. Jacksons
crazy idea wasnt so crazy after all!

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the story.
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Based on the story outcome,

which statement best describes
the theme?
A Live and learn.
Which of the following reflects

the meaning of trip as it is used
in the sentence?
B Try, try, and try again.

C Alls well that ends well.
D Do not fear the unknown.
A journey
B stumble
C mistake
D lie

What conclusion can you draw

about the narrator of the story?
A He likes indoor activities.
B He is not an outdoors person.
C He depends on his friends a lot.
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D He thinks Mr. Jackson is a

good teacher.

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Read the passage Dimsdale Book Festival and then
Dimsdale Book Festival
The Dimsdale School held its

third annual book festival last
week. Everyone seemed to have
a good time. The festival was
started by a group of parents and
teachers three years ago. They
wanted to do something to bring
the community together. And
they wanted to raise money for
people in need.
This years festival included
many events. Authors of all kinds
of books were invited to attend
the festival. They told listeners
where they get their ideas. They
read from and signed copies of
their books.
was a history area. There was a

humor area. There was a cooking
area. There was a music area.
And there were many other areas!
4
Each area had a speaker or

two talking about his or her
books. This was a very fascinating part of the festivaljust
hearing authors and how they get
their ideas. And of course, the
authors autographed books after
they spoke.
Martina Hernandez, a spokesperson for the festival, said that

each year the festival has grown.
This year was the largest so
far, she said. Thanks to the
efforts of so many people, we
raised over $40,000. We will give
all of the money to groups within
our community that are helping
people help themselves.
The festival was divided

into several areas. Each area
had books that would satisfy
the interest of different readers.
There was a mystery area. There

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the passage.
The passage mainly serves to

A inform readers about a
school event.
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B describe the work of

famous authors.
The word autographed contains

the Greek root graph. What
does graph mean?
A write
C persuade readers to attend

book festivals.
D entertain readers with a story
about an author.
B speak
C print
D read

What conclusion can you

draw about the Dimsdale
Book Festival?
A The cost of the festival is high.
B Children cannot attend
the festival.
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C The Dimsdale Book Festival

is popular.
D Only the best authors attend
the festival.

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Garehart wrote this passage. It contains errors. Read the
passage and then answer Numbers 7 through 9.
Notes on Class Reports
(1) In class, we continued to hear students reports. (2) Since

we heard everyone elses report yesterday, we heard Dianes
today. (3) Everyone in class knew that hers report was about
giant pandas. (4) Ours teacher suggested we do our research on
the computer. (5) Diane did her research on the computer at her
best friend Lukes house. (6) I did mines research at home and
at the library.

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the passage.
I did mines research at home

and at the library.
Everyone in class knew

that hers report was about
giant pandas.

this sentence?
A hers

the sentence?
A I did my research at home and
at the library.
B I did me research at home and
at the library.
B her
C shes
C I did mine research at home

and at the library.
D she
8

the passage.
D I did mines research at home

and at the library.

the passage.
Ours teacher suggested we do
our research on the computer.

the sentence?
A Our teacher suggested us do

ours research on the computer.
B Ours teacher suggested us do
ours research on the computer.
C Ours teacher suggested we do
D Our teacher suggested we do
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each question.
Which word is not
spelled correctly?
A moist
Read this sentence.
B scout
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C pouch
D voiyage

A hound
B flower
C howling
D annoi
Which word is not
spelled correctly?
A brown
B cowboy
C froun
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D spoil

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Unit 4 Week 4
Tested Skills
Number
Correct
Percent
Correct
Word Analysis
Greek and Latin roots 4
Multiple meanings 1
/2
/3
/1
/6
/12
Draw conclusions 2, 5, 6
Theme 3
Written Conventions
Spelling 10, 11, 12
Usage 7, 8, 9
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Weekly Assessment
Name
Read the story Fatima and then answer Numbers 1

through 3.
Lets all say goodbye to Fatima Ahmed. She will be going

back to her homeland, Palestine. Weve all grown to know
and respect her. Shes just like a member of our family. Shes
a true friend and a fantastic soccer player. In fact, the soccer
team has voted to make Fatima honorary team captain. She
deserves this honor. She has really helped the team. Fatima,
come up and say a few words.
I sat in the audience and cheered along with the other kids.
Fatima was amazed and a little embarrassed. She walked
quietly to the stage. I remembered the day in September when
we first met Fatima. She certainly has changed!
On the first day of school, Ms. Oliver, our homeroom

teacher, introduced us to a very quiet, neatly dressed girl. Id
like you all to meet Fatima Ahmed. Shes an exchange student
from Palestine and will be with us this year.

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Fatima
We tried to be cordial, but she just stared at us. She sat

down and carefully unpacked her school bag. She lined up her
pens like a row of soldiers and stacked her notebooks neatly
on her desk. This went on day after day like clockwork.
Things began to change, however, when soccer season

started. We soon learned that inside Fatima was an absolutely
incredible soccer player. She taught us a great soccer move
called give and go. Fatima would kick the ball to me and
then bolt down the field to meet the ball flying back from me.
Youve never seen anyone move so fast! She was fantastic!
Ms. Pulaski, our coach, had been struggling to pound this

soccer skill into our heads. We just couldnt get it, though.
Fatima made it look so easy. We began getting goal after goal
and winning games. We were finally a team!
We discovered that Fatima wasnt unfriendly, just shy.

Soccer seemed to be just the thing to make her come alive.
She turned out to be an interesting personand fun to be
with. She shared so much with us about her homeland. She
was quite a girl!
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Unit 4/Week 5

Now answer Numbers 1 through 3. Base your answers on
the story Fatima.


the story.
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In paragraph 4, the author

includes phrases like lined
up, stacked . . . neatly,
and like clockwork. These
phrases were used to show that
Fatima was
The word player contains the

suffix -er. What is the meaning
of the word player?
A tense.
A related to playing
C organized.
B in a playing way
D concerned.
C much playing
B picky.
D one who plays
How does Fatima change in

the story?
A At first she is happy, then she
is uncaring.
B At first she seems unfriendly,
then she is cordial.
C At first she seems friendly, then
she is unkind.
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D At first she is organized, then

she is disorganized.

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Read the passage The Donaldson Family Band and then
The Donaldson Family Band
Everyone in the county loves

listening to the Donaldson Family
Band. They have performed for
over twenty years.
The band is made up of eleven

members. Chester and Myrtle are
key players. Then there are their
eight children. Starting with the
oldest, theres Melvin, Louise,
Gert, John, Garehart, Frederick,
Anna, and six-year-old Marie.
Even Opal, Chesters mother,
gets in the act.
The Donaldsons play all kinds

of musical instruments. They
know how to play drums, electric

guitar, rhythm guitar, and piano.
Just recently they added fiddles
to the list of instruments. And to
everyones surprise, little Marie
has been learning to play the
harmonica. Each and every one
of them is a talented performer.
4
The Donaldsons play all kinds

of music. Our music makes
people happy, says Chester. The
band basically plays country and
Western swing. Grandma Opal
and the girls enjoy folk. The band
also likes pop and soft rock.
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At the performances the

Donaldson Family Band starts
out with a few of their favorites.
As Myrtle says, If we express
our love of certain music, we
feel this will carry over to the
audience. Its worked for us all
these years.
After playing their own

favorites, audience members
make requests. Then things
really start hopping. Its just a
lot of good quality music that
appeals to people of different
backgrounds and interests. The
Donaldsons make a great team.

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338

the passage.
Each and every one of them is
a talented performer.
Why did the author probably

mention all the instruments
played by the Donaldson
Family Band?
A to show how talented they are
When the suffix -er is added to

the word perform
perform, it forms a new
word that means
A one who performs.
B to win the respect of musicians

C to gain popularity
among readers
D to show that a band has
many instruments
B much performing.
C in a performing way.
D related to performing.
5
Which is an opinion from

the passage?
A The band is made up of
eleven members.
B They have performed for over
twenty years.
C Our music makes people
happy, says Chester.
D The band basically plays

country and Western swing.
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Unit 4/Week 5

Leroy wrote this story. It contains errors. Read the story
The Missing Lamp
(1) If your the one who put the lamp away, why cant I
find it? (2) I no its not in your room because Ive looked there.
(3) Youre sisters said the lamp is knot in there room, either.
(4) If it isnt in your room or theirs, where can it be?

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340

the story.
If your the one who put the
lamp away, why cant I find it?
Youre sisters said the lamp is

knot in there room, either.

the sentence?

the sentence?
A you
B youre
A Youre sisters said the lamp is

not in their room, either.
B Your sisters said the lamp is not
in their room, either.
C yours

the story.
D youre
C Your sisters said the lamp is

knot in there room, either.

the story.
D Youre sisters said the lamp is

knot in their room, either.
I no its not in your room

because Ive looked there.

the underlined words in
the sentence?
A no its
B no its
C know its
D knows its
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each question.
Read this sentence.

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Which word is not
spelled correctly?
A bald
B fought

C stalke
A thought
D strawberry
B aw
C small
Which word is not
D talking
spelled correctly?
A caut
B chalk
C halt
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D laws

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Unit 4 Week 5
Tested Skills
Number
Correct
Percent
Correct
Word Analysis
Suffixes 1, 4
/2
/4
/6
/12
Authors perspective 2, 6
Fact and opinion 5
Monitor comprehension 3
Written Conventions
Spelling 10, 11, 12
Usage 7, 8, 9
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Next Steps

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Grade 4 Unit 4 Week 1

Read the story Lucky Birdwatchers and then answer

I told you this wasnt a good idea, Dale muttered to

Half an hour ago they had come downstream on a raft,

Now theyd been waiting for what seemed like ages.

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Want to know why were not seeing any birds? Dale

That isnt true, Jenna replied. Hes at the other end of

Then why havent we seen any birds?

Give it a little time. I know it feels like weve been sitting

I always see herons when I come here. It has to be

There was no way I was going to leave Lucky home,

As if he knew they were talking about him, Lucky came

Lucky was quiet for a minute. Then he sat up and whined

This is great! Dale grumbled. Now hell scare them

Luckys deep bark echoed through the woods.

Grade 4 Unit 4, Week 1

Dale had to admit that they did. He smiled at Jenna and

294 Weekly Assessment Grade 4

Grade 4 Unit 4, Week 1

Read this sentence from

What is the setting of the story?

What information in paragraph 2

B the peak of a mountain

A Lucky had not been a problem.

Based on the story outcome,

C The crowded raft had barely

D Ideas dont produce results.

D They came down the river half

Grade 4 Unit 4, Week 1

That night, Dan waited in the shadows near the pen. In

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What Did She Want?

Grade 4 Unit 4, Week 1

As soon as the cub heard her growl, he perked up and

The adult leaned forward and gently rubbed her nose

Grade 4 Unit 4, Week 1

Read this sentence from

Then the adult proclaimed her

Why does the author use a

What word means about the

C to create suspense before the

D to tell the reader that the end of

In paragraph 4, the author

C to show that the bear already

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A Day at the Museum

Grade 4 Unit 4, Week 1

Read this sentence from

Bill liked that almost as much

What is the correct way to write

What is the correct way to write

C Bill liked that almost as much

Read this sentence from

D Bill liked that almost as much

Read this sentence from

What is the correct way to write

B Then, we went to look at rocks

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A Then, I went to look at rocks

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