Released Reading Selections and Assessment Questions, 2019 .

Primary Division

Grade 3

Language

Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics

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Section A1 Reading

Bye-Bye, Broccoli

1 Lanny opened his lunch bag and pulled

out a container of raw broccoli.

2 “Oh, not again,” he groaned, tossing it

back into his bag.

3 “‘Not again?’ What do you mean?”

asked his teacher.

4 Lanny retrieved the container of broccoli. “This. My mom gives me broccoli

nearly every day. I think she’s trying to turn me into a giant piece of

broccoli!”

5 Ms Pat-tel laughed. “I think green will look good on you.” That made

Lanny smile.

6 Ari was sitting across the table. “I get broccoli too, but my mom gives me

a creamy hummus dip to make the broccoli taste better,” he said.

7 Nodding her head, Ms Pat-tel said, “That sounds delicious. And look at

Janet over there. She’s eating it with cheese slices. Cheese is great with

broccoli.”

8 “My dad often puts cheese sauce on cooked broccoli, and broccoli’s tasty

in a soup,” added Janet, popping a piece into her mouth.

9 “I’m not sure I want to eat food that looks like little trees,” Lanny said,

making a face.

10 “Do you remember what we learned in health class about dark green

vegetables?” Ms Pat -tel asked.

11 “That they’re good for our bones and our heart?” guessed Lanny.

12 “And have vitamins C and K,” added Ari.

13 “Exactly, and Janet’s combination adds more calcium and pro edtein,

which helps you develop muscle,” added Ms Pat-tel. “It’s a powerhouse

combination!”

14 Lanny cried, “Plus the cheese and broccoli are orange and green, just like

the colours of my hockey team. And we are a powerhouse of a team. So

maybe…”

15 “So,” said Janet, holding out a piece of broccoli and cheese, “is it still bye-

bye, broccoli?”

Section A1 Reading: Multiple-Choice

1: What does paragraph 5 tell us about Ms Pat-tel?

o She has a sense of humour.

o She eats broccoli every day.

o She knows about healthy eating.

o She is confused about the snacks.

2: What does the sentence, “Cheese is great with broccoli” , (paragraph 7) tell the reader

about cheese and broccoli?

o It is easy to make.

o It is better cooked.

o It pops in your mouth.

o It has a delicious taste.

3: What does,, “they’re” , in paragraph 11 re-fer, to?

o cheese sauce

o creamy hummus

o vitamins C and K

o dark green vegetables

4: What do the quotation marks in paragraph 13 show the reader?

o Ari is shouting.

o Ms Pat-tel is talking.

o Lanny is asking a question.

o Janet is expressing her feelings.

Section A1 Reading: Open-Response

5: According to the text, why should Lanny eat broccoli? Explain your answer using details from the text. (3 typed lines)

6: Explain how the people in Lanny’s class try to be helpful. Use details from the text to support your answer. (3 typed lines)

Section A4 Writing: Multiple-Choice

14: Choose the best order to make a paragraph using the following sentences.

(1) It stopped in front of an old maple tree.

(2) They climbed up to remove a dangerous branch.

(3) The fire truck rushed down the street.

(4) Four firefighters jumped out and unloaded a long ladder.

o 4, 3, 1, 2

o 4, 2, 3, 1

o 3, 2, 1, 4

o 3, 1, 4, 2

15: Choose the correct word to complete the following sentence.

Blank space.. friend is waiting for me.

o We

o Her

o Mine

o Yours

16: Choose the words that best complete the following sentence.

Blank space.. the days are getting longer, I can ride my bike later at night, Blank

space .. it is still light out.

o So, since

o Since, so

o Since, because

o So, because

17: Choose the best closing sentence for the following paragraph.

During the winter, Angela was eager to skate for the first time. She put on her

skates and helmet, and then she took her first steps. At first it was hard for her, but

with practice, she was able to skate. Blank space..

o Angela skated every day at the rink.

o Angela always wore her helmet and skates.

o Angela was happy that she had the safety equipment.

o Angela was proud that she taught herself to skate.

Section B1 Reading

Exploring Desert Cacti

1 Cactus plants are able to survive where few other plants can—in dry

deserts. These often prickly plants come in a wide range of shapes and

sizes, and many kinds even produce flowers!

2 Like all living things, cacti need water. But the rain that falls in the desert

is often light and brief, and the soil dries out rapidly. Fortunately, cacti ,

have several different ways that allow them to conserve water to survive

in harsh conditions.

3 For example, most cacti have roots that are long and thin. Instead of

growing deep down into the soil, the roots spread out near the surface in

order to absorb water from a wide area. Then the stem of the cactus

plant actually swells to store water for later use. Cacti also have a waxy

coating

on their surface that helps to prevent water loss.

4 In addition, cacti, have spines or thorns

instead of leaves. These help to keep away

thirsty animals looking for a drink. However,

some animals like the bighorn sheep and

antelope ground squirrel rely on cacti as a

source of food and water.

5 Some birds use the spines of a cactus plant to their advantage. These

include the cactus wren and California thrasher, who build their nests on

cacti and use the spines for protection from foxes, coyotes and other birds.

Other birds use their beaks to chop holes into the long arms of some cacti

to make a home inside.

6 It is clear that these odd-looking plants are an important part of their

environment!

Section B1 Reading: Multiple-Choice

1: What does , “conserve” , (paragraph 2) mean?

o find

o save

o need

o spread

2: What is the purpose of cactus roots , (paragraph 3)?

o to spread out and get water

o to spread out and take in light

o to protect the waxy coating and needles

o to protect the plants from thirsty animals

3: What would be a good subheading for paragraph 4?

o Cool Cacti

o Water Loss

o Thorny Defence

o Sheep and Squirrels

4: What does , “these” , in paragraph 5 re-ferr to?

o birds

o holes

o plants

o homes

Section B1 Reading: Open-Response

5: Why is the desert an ideal location for cacti? Explain using information from the text to

support your answer. (3 typed lines)

6: How are cacti useful to animals? Use information from the text to support your answer.

(3 typed lines)

Section C3 Writing: Multiple-Choice

15: Choose the answer that correctly completes the following sentence.

I ,Blank space.. an apple yesterday.

o eat

o ate

o eating

o have ate

17: Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

o A popular baseball team in Canada is the toronto blue jays.

o A popular baseball team in Canada is the Toronto blue Jays.

o A popular baseball team in Canada is the toronto Blue Jays.

o A popular baseball team in Canada is the Toronto Blue Jays.

Stop.

Permissions and Credits

Section A1 ReadingWritten for E Q A O.

Section B1 ReadingWritten for E Q A O.