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Directions: Read the following passage “Well Done, York” Then answer questions 1 through 11.

Well Done, Yorkby Jennifer Riesmeyer Elvgren

York is a border collie who lives on Farmer McClean’s farm. He is just a puppy who is learning how to herd sheep by watching the older collie, Mist.

1 While Farmer McClean sheared the sheep and Mist, the mature lead sheep dog, kept order in the pen. York, a puppy, paid no attention to the sheep, instead he chased his tail in a circle to the left. He chased it in a circle to the right. Running zigzag, York held his tail in his mouth until—OUCH!—he accidentally pulled out a mouthful of fur. While spitting out his fur, York saw clean, white sheets blowing in the breeze. He ran toward the clothesline and circled around the sheets to the

left. He circled them to the right. He ran zigzag through the sheets, pulling them off the line onto the grass.

2 “Eeeeeee! York! You’ve muddied my sheets!” wailed Mrs. McClean. “No, no!”

3 York hung his head. As he walked beside the garden wall, he noticed Roland the cat licking his paws. York yipped and circled the cat to the left. He circled the cat to the right. Then he ran zigzag straight into Roland’s nose. Hissing, the cat swatted York with a front paw. York tucked his tail between his legs and ran off toward the pen.

4 When York saw the sheep again, he began to shiver and

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squeezed under the gate. Barking and howling, he ran zigzag right through the flock. The sheep broke through the fence and scattered. Some of them trampled Mrs. McClean’s flowers. Others ate peas in Farmer McClean’s garden. And the rest ran back to the field. Mist raced to round them all up.

5 Farmer McClean’s face turned bright red. He threw his cap on the ground, and his voice thundered, “York, NO!” He tied the puppy to a tree with some twine. “Never scare the sheep. Maybe you’re just not cut out for this job,” he muttered and went to help Mist.

6 Whimpering, York flopped on the ground with his nose tucked between his front paws. He pricked his ears when he heard a loud bleating. He jumped up and looked all around. Behind the shed, a lamb was tangled in some old barbed wire. The barbed wire could cut the lamb’s legs. Farmer and Mist were too busy rounding up the other sheep to notice.

7 York’s instincts kicked in: he sensed danger. He ran toward the lamb, breaking the twine that held him to the tree. When he reached the shed, York tucked his tail and lowered his head. He locked eyes with the lamb. The lamb stared back and became still. Without looking away, York yipped as loudly as he could.

8 Farmer McClean came running. He untangled the barbed wire, picked up the lamb, and set it safely down in the pen. Mist wagged her tail, and Farmer McClean laughed, lifting York high over his head.

9 “Well done, York!” he said. “You listened to your instinct and saved that lamb. You just might become my best sheep dog yet!”

10 That night York dreamed he was herding the whole flock. He circled them to the left. He circled them to the right. Then he ran zigzag behind them into the pen, just like a grown-up sheep dog.

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Multiple Choice

Use the passage “Well Done, York” to answer the following questions.

____1. Which statement describes one way that York is different from Mist?

A. York can sense dangerB. York is better at taking care of the sheepC. York has more experienceD. York likes to play around

____2. Which detail best shows that Farmer McClean was angry at York?

A. While Farmer sheared the sheep and Mist kept order in the pen, York chased his tail in a circle.

B. “You’ve muddied my sheets!” wailed Mrs. McClean.C. Farmer McClean threw his cap on the ground and his voice

thundered.D. Farmer McClean laughed, lifting York high over his head.

____3. Read the sentence from the passage.

“Maybe you’re just not cut out for this job,” he muttered and went to help Mist.

What does the phrase ”not cut out for” mean about York?

A. York isn’t suitable for working as a sheep dogB. York should not be separated from Mist.

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C. York is not fast enough to round up the sheep.D. York needs to stop working around other animals

____4. What does twine mean in the sentence below?

He tied the puppy to a tree with some twine.

A. BranchesB. RopeC. WireD. Sheet

____5. Which sentence from the passage explains why Farmer McClean was so angry with York.

A. “Farmer McClean’s face turned bright red.”B. “York, a puppy, paid no attention to the sheep, instead he

chased his tail in a circle to the left.”C. “He ran zigzag through the sheets, pulling them off the line

onto the grass.”D. “Barking and howling, he ran zigzag right through the flock.”

____6. Read the sentences from the passage

Farmer McClean’s face turned bright red. He threw his cap on the ground, and his voice thundered, “York, NO!”

How does Farmer McClean’s anger lead to the next event in the passage?

A. The sheep broke through the fence and ran all over.B. Farmer McClean tied York up to keep him out of the way.C. York sensed danger and ran to help the lamb.D. York dreamed he was herding the whole flock.

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____7. The meaning of the prefix “un” helps the reader know the word “untangled” means

A. to remove a tangleB. to get tangled againC. to get tangled togetherD. to become more tangled

____8. What was most likely the author’s purpose for writing the story?

A. To tell a silly story about a dogB. To show that talent is sometimes hiddenC. To teach how to train a puppyD. To convince people that some dogs can’t be trained

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Selected Response:

This question has two parts. Answer Part One and then answer Part Two.

Part One

____9. What important lesson did Farmer McClean learn in the story?

A. York is a better sheep dog than MistB. Barbed wire is dangerous for sheepC. York’s playfulness doesn’t mean his instincts are wrongD. All dogs can be sheep dogs

Part Two

____10. What sentence from the passage best supports the answer to Part One? Choose one answer.

A. Mist wagged her tail, and Farmer McClean laughed, lifting York high over his head.

B. “You listened to your instinct and saved that lamb.” C. The barbed wire could cut the lamb’s legs. D. “You just might become my best sheep dog yet!”

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Open-Ended Response

Use “Well Done, York” to answer this question.

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Directions: Read the following poem “Star Pictures.” Then answer questions 12 through 15.

Star Pictures

1 When it’s hot at night,Grandma and ISit on the porchAnd watch the sky.

2 She points her fingerHere and thereAnd tells me, “Look,The Great Bear.”

3 I try to seeHow it can beA bear, but it’s Just stars to me.

4 “Come on,” says Grandma.“There’s his toes.And there’s his head,And there’s his nose.”

5 I sit and stare, And stare and stare,And then I startTo see that bear!

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—Dee Lillegard

Multiple Choice:

Use the poem “Star Pictures” to answer the following questions.

____12. The word “I” reveals that the poem is told by

A. a child sharing a special experienceB. an astronomer searching for new starsC. a grandma telling about star picturesD. a bear hiding in the sky

____13. Read lines 17 and 18 from the poem “Star Pictures” in the box below.

I sit and stare,And stare and stare,

Why does the speaker most likely repeat the word “stare”?

A. To show what Grandma is doingB. To show what the speaker is thinkingC. To show how far away the Great Bear isD. To show how hard it is to see the shape

____14. What does the speaker most likely see at the end of the poem when it says, “And then I start to see that bear”?

A. The outline of the bear in the starsB. The shape of a bear in the clouds

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C. A real bear in the woodsD. A picture of the bear from grandma

____15. Which description best tells what happens in the poem? What is this poem mainly about?

A. The speaker describes wanting to see a bear exploring in the night. The speaker likes looking for bears with grandma.

B. The speaker describes the experience of looking for pictures made by stars in the night sky. With patience and help from grandma, the speaker is able to see a bear.

C. The speaker describes things in the night. The speaker enjoys looking at lots of pictures of stars with grandma.

D. The speaker describes visiting grandma’s house. The speaker stops to look at the sky on the way.

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Bones1 Can you imagine your body without its bones? Without bones, we wouldn’t have any shape at all. Bones help us in many ways.

The human body has bones of many lengths and shapes.

What Bones Are For

2 Bone is the hard material that forms the skeleton in people and some animals. All the separate parts of the skeleton are also called bones. People have about 200 bones. Bones support the body and give it shape. They also protect the heart, lungs, and other important body parts.

3 The places where bones meet are called joints. Many joints, such as elbows and knees, move freely. At most joints, bones are held together by strong bands called ligaments. Muscles called skeletal muscles work with the bones. Together, they help the body move.

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Read the following passage about bones. Then answer questions 17 through 22.

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Ligaments hold bones together at the joints.The Stuff Bones Are Made Of

4 The outside of bones is very hard and strong. Inside the hard outer covering at the ends of long bones like those in the legs and arms is a lighter kind of bone with small holes, like a sponge.

5 Much of the weight and strength of bones comes from minerals, especially calcium. People need calcium and vitamins to keep their bones strong and healthy. Milk, yogurt, and broccoli are some foods rich in calcium. Exercise also helps keep bones strong.

6 The center of a bone is filled with a material called bone marrow. Part of the bone marrow makes the cells that give your blood its red color. These cells carry oxygen from the air you breathe to every part of your body.

The outside of a bone is very hard and strong. A lighter, spongy bone is at the ends of long bones. The center of the bone is filled with bone marrow.

Glossary:

calcium – a white mineral found in bones, teeth, chalk and marble

minerals – a substance made naturally in rocks and in the earth; small amounts are also found in foods.

vitamins – substances found in food that you need to be healthy

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Multiple Choice

Use “Bones” to answer the questions below.

_____16. Some of information in paragraph 6 is about bone marrow. Which picture in the article gives the reader more information about bone marrow?

A. Graphic AB. Graphic BC. Graphic CD. none of these

_____17. What does the word ligament mean as used in the passage?

A. A band that holds the bones togetherB. The place where bones meetC. The hard material that forms the skeletonD. A spongy material inside the bones

_____18. According to the passage, why do people need to eat milk, yogurt, and broccoli?

A. They help you exercise.B. They give calcium to your bones.C. They build bone marrow.D. They make the sponge part of bones harder..

_____19. In order to learn how bones are connected to each other, the reader needs the information in BOTH

A. Graphic A and paragraph 2B. Graphic A and paragraph 3C. Graphic B and paragraph 2

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D. Graphic B and paragraph 3Selected Response:

This question has two parts. Answer Part One and then answer Part Two.

Part One

_____20. What is probably the author’s purpose for writing this article?

A. To persuade the reader to get plenty of exercise.B. To teach the reader how to make a skeleton.C. To inform the reader why bones are importantD. To entertain the reader with an imaginary situation

Part Two

_____21. Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to Part One? Choose one answer.

A. “Bones help us in many ways.”B. “Can you imagine your body without its bones?”C. “All the separate parts of the skeleton are also called

bones.” D. “Exercise also helps keep bones strong.”

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Open Ended Response

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ANSWER SECTION

NUMBER ANSWER CCSS Code CCSS description1 D RL 3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text,

referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

2 C RL 3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers

3 A RL 3.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language

4 B RL 3.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language

5 D RL 3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

6 B RL 3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

7 A RL 3.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language

8 B RL 3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

9 C RL 3.2 Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text

10 B RL 3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

11 Varies 0-3 W 3.4 …produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose (Short Answer Question)

12 A RL 3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

13 D RL 3.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language

14 A RL 3.3 Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.

15 B RL 3.2 Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text

16 C RI 3.5 Use text features and search tools (e.g. key words, sidebars, hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently.

17 A RI 3.4 Determine the meaning of academic and domain specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area

18 B RI 3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

19 D RI 3.7 Use information gained from illustrations(e.g maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g. where, when, why, and how key events occur)

20 C RI 3.6 Distinguish their own point of view from that of the narrator or those of the characters

21 A RI 3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

22 Varies 0-3 W 3.4 …produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose (Short Answer Question)

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