GRADE 5
Reading Language Arts
Practice Assessment
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READING LANGUAGE ARTS
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Texas Artist Files Witte Museum, San Antonio, Texas
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Read the selection and choose the best answer to each
question.
A Texas Artist
1 Texans have always had a special appreciation of art. They
especially like art about Texas by Texans. One very special Texas
artist was Porrio Salinas. Salinas was a Mexican American
painter who was born in Bastrop, Texas, in 1910. He grew up in
San Antonio. Most of his paintings were landscapes of the state.
Today, many of Salinas’s paintings are treasured, collected, and
displayed in museums.
Early Life
2 Growing up, Salinas enjoyed drawing. His teachers
described him as a student whose books were rarely opened.
His sketchbook, however, was never closed. Salinas was lucky
because there were many artists in San Antonio. As a boy, he
was able to watch these artists work around the city. This made
Salinas want to pursue art as a career when he got older. One
artist who greatly inuenced Salinas was José Arpa. Arpa was
the director of the San Antonio Art School. He would sketch
around San Antonio, and Salinas often watched him.
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3 When Salinas was a teenager, he worked in an art supply
store. There he met the artist Robert W. Wood. Wood painted
landscapes of Texas. However, he did not enjoy painting
bluebonnets, the state ower. He hired Salinas to help paint
these. Wood paid Salinas ve dollars for each picture painted.
Many of Salinas’s paintings are known for their bluebonnets.
An Emerging Artist
4 Besides watching artists and working for Robert Wood,
Salinas had very little formal training as an artist. But his talent
was recognized wherever he went. During World War II, Salinas
was drafted into the military. Salinas was stationed in Fort Sam
Houston in his hometown of San Antonio. During this time,
Salinas painted murals on the walls of the ofcers’ lounge of
the base. He also received other similar assignments that were
given to him by the reception center commander. Salinas was
stationed close to home so he did not have to live at the base.
This meant that he could continue his canvas painting.
The Support from a President
5 Salinas had a steady career as an artist. In the 1940s his
work started getting more notice. Texas Representative Lyndon
B. Johnson loved Salinas’s work. The artist’s paintings of the
Texas landscapes reminded Johnson of home. In 1961 Johnson
became vice president of the United States under President
John F. Kennedy. Johnson commissioned a painting from Salinas
as a gift for President Kennedy. When Johnson later became
president, there was no question that Salinas’s paintings would
be hung in the White House.
6 President Johnson collected Salinas’s paintings. He also
spoke about them publicly. Johnson mentioned the artist to the
New York Times newspaper in 1964. Soon after, Salinas became
a well-known name. The artist also became friends with the
president. He often spent time at the Johnson Ranch in Texas.
One of the reasons President Johnson enjoyed the paintings so
much was because they reminded him of the country around
his ranch. Because of President Johnson’s enthusiastic support,
Salinas’s work was in high demand.
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A Texas Star
7 Porrio Salinas painted beautiful pictures of Texas
landscapes, including paintings of bluebonnets in spring and
of the Texas Hill Country. He also celebrated his heritage in
scenes of rural Mexican villages and volcanoes. He was a
representative of the land and spirit of Texas who also tied his
Mexican American background into his work. In 1973 the city of
Austin celebrated the artist because he was able to bring “the
culture[s] of Mexico and Texas closer together with
his paintings.”
8 Today, Salinas’s paintings can be found for sale in galleries
around the country. His work is also hung in the governor’s
mansion in Austin.
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1 What is the most likely reason that the author wrote this article?
A
To explain how Porrio Salinas became friends with
President Johnson
B
To compare Porrio Salinas to other Texas artists who
painted landscapes
C
To identify several Texas artists including Porrio Salinas
D
To describe the life and art of Texas artist Porrio Salinas
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2 Read the question carefully. Then record your answer in the box
provided.
What is one reason the author presents the information in the
article in chronological order? Support your answer with evidence
from the article.
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3 Read the dictionary entry for the word pursue.
pursue \pər- ' sü\ verb
1. to chase in order to catch
2. to try to do or accomplish
3. to continue to discuss a topic
4. to continue to annoy or haunt
Which denition most closely ts the way the word pursue is used
in paragraph 2?
A
Denition 1
B
Denition 2
C
Denition 3
D
Denition 4
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4 What is a key idea of the section “A Texas Star”?
A
Johnson had a ranch in Texas where he welcomed visitors.
B
Cultural inuences in Texas affected Salinas’s career.
C
Texas has a variety of landscapes that inspire artists.
D
José Arpa was one of the most popular artists in Texas.
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5 Based on information in paragraph 1 and paragraph 7 the reader can
conclude that —
A
Salinas was proud of his history as a Texan and a Mexican
American because Texas and Mexico were the focus of his artwork
B
Salinas wanted to use his artwork to show viewers the many
similarities between the cultures of Texas and Mexico
C
Salinas was known more for his paintings of Texas landscapes
lled with bluebonnets than his art showing scenes from Mexico
D
Salinas was very grateful to have the support of so many of his
fellow Texans and Mexican Americans for his work as an artist
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6 Which sentence from paragraph 2 is used to support the idea that
Salinas enjoyed creating art at a young age?
A
His teachers described him as a student whose books were
rarely opened.
B
His sketchbook, however, was never closed.
C
Salinas was lucky because there were many artists in San Antonio.
D
As a boy, he was able to watch these artists work around the city.
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7 How is information organized in the section “An Emerging Artist”?
A
Paintings that Salinas created before and during the war are
compared and contrasted.
B
Problems Salinas faced as an artist in the military and his solutions
to those problems are identied.
C
Description is used to show how Salinas was able to keep painting
despite being drafted into the military.
D
Causes of the war are listed followed by the effects of the war on
Salinas’s career.
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Read the next two selections. Then choose the best answer
to each question.
Wonders at the Winter Camp
1 “Good morning, Winnie,” said Mom, beaming. “Do you see
what I see?”
2 At the kitchen window, a clear December morning greeted
me with a bright sky. Mom and I did a little happy dance together.
3 For months our family had been planning a winter camping
trip. We had timed the trip to coincide with the Geminids meteor
shower peak, and today was nally the day!
4 By noon, we were setting up our campsite. We spent a
perfect afternoon hiking and exploring until hunger drew us back
to camp. Dad warmed a kettle of beef stew over the re grate.
5 At bedtime we dressed in thick layers and crawled into our
sleeping bags. It was cozy. “I don’t want to miss the meteors,
Mom,” I said. “Are you sure you can wake up in time?”
6 “Don’t worry, I’ve set my watch alarm,” she replied.
“Two o’clock A.M.” Tired from the fresh cold air, a hike, and the
hearty stew, we all fell off to sleep quickly.
7 Beep, beep! Beep, beep!
8 Groggily I heard the sound, at rst as if from a long way
off, then insistently, right in my ear. Mom’s alarm.
9 “Two o’clock, everyone,” Mom said, softly. “Time to bundle
up and head outside for the show!”
10 I heard Dad groan, but he made no move to get up.
11 I was so warm, and it was so dark and cold outside. I was
just about to join Dad back in dreamland, when I saw Mom’s
face in the beam of her ashlight. She looked disappointed.
12 “Coming, Mom,” I said as cheerfully as I could. Mom
smiled. Quickly, I dressed myself in my coat, snow pants, boots,
hat, and gloves.
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13 We unzipped the tent and crawled out. When we stood up
and looked around, the night world was dark as ink. Above, the
sky was sprinkled with twinkling stars.
14 We sat on a log in our clearing, and Mom turned off the
ashlight. Soon, it was as if another layer of stars lled in the
spaces our light had just occupied.
15 And then, ZIP, a streak ashed across the sky, and another,
and another.
16 “WOW!” we said in unison. Streak after streak bombarded
the sky. It was nature’s reworks display, better than anything
we could see on the Fourth of July.
17 “Oh my gosh, Mom!” I exclaimed. “I am so glad I did not
miss this. I’ll never forget this night as long as I live!”
18 Mom put her arm around me and hugged me close. I
hugged her back as we continued to gaze upward at the
light show.
from Stardust
by Shirley Anne Ramaley
1 Have you ever seen a shooting star? They aren’t really
stars at all. Shooting stars are meteors. They occur when a
small chunk of debris burns up as it passes through the
Earth’s atmosphere.
2 The debris is called a meteoroid. It’s a very small piece
of material. In fact, most are the size of dust particles. Others
might be as big as baseballs. When a meteoroid burns up in the
atmosphere, it is called a meteor or shooting star. It is the ash
of light we see in the night sky.
3 If you lie on a blanket on a dark, moonless night and look
up into the sky, you might spot brief streaks of light, shooting
stars. They can be seen on any night that is clear and dark.
Shooting stars are easier to see away from the city’s bright
lights, but you can often see them if you’re in the city too.
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4 Most shooting stars are left over material from a comet. As
comets orbit the sun, they leave a stream of debris or material
behind them. Because scientists can predict when Earth will pass
through the orbit of a comet, we know ahead of time when we
can see meteor showers.
5 At certain times of the year, meteor showers occur when
the Earth passes through the trail of debris left by a comet.
At those times, the streaks of light are often seen every few
minutes. It’s quite a display in the night sky!
6 While most of us will see shooting stars, comets are harder
to see and not as common. But there are comets you can see
with the “naked eye,” without binoculars or a telescope. Once
a comet is visible, it will look like a bright spot in the clear sky
at night. It can be seen for days and maybe weeks. Then it will
fade away and might not return for thousands of years.
From “Stardust” by Shirley Anne Ramaley, Hopscotch Magazine. Used by permission of Fun for
Kidz Magazines.
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8 The rst-person point of view in the story “Wonders at the Winter
Camp” helps the reader understand —
A
Winnie’s father’s thoughts and feelings
B
the author’s thoughts and feelings
C
Winnie’s thoughts and feelings
D
all the characters’ thoughts and feelings
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9 Read the following paragraph.
Winnie and her family decide to camp
outdoors in order to see a meteor
shower at night. They set up their
campsite, enjoy the outdoors, and then
sleep for a few hours until it is almost
time for the meteor shower to begin.
Which idea should be added to this paragraph to create a complete
summary of the story “Wonders at the Winter Camp”?
A
The family enjoys a pot of beef stew that is warmed over an
open re.
B
Winnie and Mom are amazed by the bright streaks of light they
see in the night sky.
C
Dad is unable to wake up in the middle of the night, so he misses
the meteor shower completely.
D
Even though it is winter, the sleeping bags keep the family warm
and cozy.
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10 The author of the story “Wonders at the Winter Camp” uses the
language in paragraph 2 to create a —
A
cheerful voice
B
satised voice
C
condent voice
D
peaceful voice
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11 How is paragraph 17 important to the plot of the story “Wonders at
the Winter Camp”?
A
It is when Winnie realizes that her father was wise to stay asleep.
B
It is when Winnie apologizes to her mother for her earlier behavior.
C
It is when Winnie forgives her father for not waking up.
D
It is when Winnie realizes that seeing the meteor shower is worth
losing sleep for.
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12 Winnie’s behavior in paragraphs 11 and 12 of the story “Wonders at
the Winter Camp” suggests that she —
A
shares her mother’s feelings about the joys of camping
during winter
B
is willing to put her mother’s happiness ahead of her own
personal comfort
C
wants to show her mother how to be less serious and have
more fun
D
wants to help her mother communicate better with those
around her
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13 What does the diagram in the article from “Stardust” help the
reader understand?
Select TWO correct answers.
`
When meteor showers occur
`
How big the sun is compared to Earth
`
Why meteor showers are beautiful to see
`
Why a comet’s orbit is bigger than Earth’s
`
How Earth can cross a comet’s orbit
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14 What is the central idea of the article from “Stardust”?
A
Meteoroids are extremely small pieces of material about the size
of dust.
B
A comet can be seen even without a telescope for days or weeks
at a time.
C
Shooting stars are meteors that burn up when they pass through
Earth’s atmosphere, making bright streaks of light.
D
Lying on a blanket on a dark, clear night is the best way to see
activity in the sky such as shooting stars and comets.
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15 Read these sentences from paragraph 1 of the article from “Stardust.”
Have you ever seen a shooting star?
They aren’t really stars at all. Shooting
stars are meteors.
Which conclusion about shooting stars is supported by these
sentences?
A
People might not understand exactly what a shooting star is
because of its name.
B
People are always amazed at the beauty and excitement of seeing
a shooting star.
C
People often see a shooting star but do not think enough about
where it comes from.
D
People are unlikely to see a shooting star unless they know what
to look for.
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16 Which sentence from the article from “Stardust” shows that a comet is
a rare sight?
A
It is the ash of light we see in the night sky. (paragraph 2)
B
At those times, the streaks of light are often seen every few
minutes. (paragraph 5)
C
It can be seen for days and maybe weeks. (paragraph 6)
D
Then it will fade away and might not return for thousands of years.
(paragraph 6)
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17 How is the story “Wonders at the Winter Camp” DIFFERENT from the
article from “Stardust”?
A
The story describes the experience one family has with a
meteor shower, but the article explains scientic information
about meteor showers.
B
The story shows that meteor showers are unexpected, but the
article explains that people can plan to see meteor showers before
they happen.
C
The story explains the difference between a comet and a meteor
shower, but the article describes meteor showers as simple streaks
of light.
D
The story describes characters who are bored with the meteor
shower, but the article explains how exciting meteor showers are.
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18 How is the author’s purpose for writing the story “Wonders at the
Winter Camp” DIFFERENT from the author’s purpose for writing the
article from “Stardust”?
A
The purpose of the story is to entertain the reader with the
author’s memory of a time with family, but the purpose of the
article is to share facts about meteors.
B
The purpose of the story is to explain ways a family can
experience nature, but the purpose of the article is to provide
additional information about what that family might see.
C
The purpose of the story is to persuade the reader to camp outside
with family, but the purpose of the article is to explain how the
solar system works.
D
The purpose of the story is to describe a family’s favorite hobby,
but the purpose of the article is to persuade the reader to spend
time studying natural events.
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19 Which sentence expresses a DIFFERENCE in viewpoint between the
story “Wonders at the Winter Camp” and the article from “Stardust”?
A
The story is told from the viewpoint of a scientist studying meteor
showers, but the article is told from the viewpoint of an adult who
knows a lot about meteor showers.
B
The story is told from the viewpoint of a mother interested in
meteor showers, but the article is told from the viewpoint of a
father who has no interest in meteor showers.
C
The story is told from the viewpoint of a child who sees her rst
meteor shower, but the article is told from the viewpoint of a
person sharing information about meteor showers.
D
The story is told from the viewpoint of a person who is an expert
on meteor showers, but the article is told from the viewpoint of a
person who wants to learn about meteor showers.
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Read the selection and choose the best answer to each
question.
One Saturday
My grandparents are both really great,
But I’ve never stayed with them alone.
And so I’m nervous as I leave the car,
Keeping my voice a steady, even tone.
5 My parents told me to be good,
And I vowed to do my best:
Be good, help out, obey the rules,
And try not to get stressed.
Grandma’s kiss brushed my cheek
10 Like the wings of a buttery
As Mom and Dad drove away,
Waving their goodbye.
“We’re going to have some fun, you know,”
My winking Grandpa said
15 As his giant bear-paw hand
Rufed the hair upon my head.
A woodland hike exposed a lake
Ringed with massive trees;
The deep blue water shimmered with
20 The whisper of a breeze.
Back at home, Gram drafted me
To help her make our dinner,
Which, compared to mac and cheese,
Would be the proven winner.
25 When dark of night draped the sky,
The three of us lay down
Outside on blankets spread upon
The green grass-cushioned ground.
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“Black velvet studded with bright jewels,”
30 Grandma uttered with a sigh.
“That’s the picture that I see
When gazing at night’s sky.”
The gems that sparkle in MY life,
I can touch as well as see;
35 They’re lying on their backs right now
On either side of me.
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20 The most likely reason the poet includes lines 1 through 8 at the
beginning of the poem is to —
A
show the order in which events are taking place
B
identify a problem that will be solved later
C
discuss the topic of difcult family relationships
D
compare this visit to other times the speaker has visited
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21 The poet describes Gram’s kiss “Like the wings of a buttery” in
line 10 to show that Gram —
A
is gentle
B
is happy
C
loves insects
D
loves nature
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22 What does the word vowed mean in line 6?
A
Explained
B
Argued
C
Allowed
D
Promised
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23 Based on events in the poem, what is the speaker most likely to
do next?
A
Cook macaroni and cheese for Mom and Dad
B
Take another trip away from home to a farm or a zoo
C
Return home and describe the experience to Mom and Dad
D
Write a report for school about summer vacation
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24 What is the most likely reason for the grandparents to take the
speaker outside at night?
A
They want to teach the speaker facts about the solar system.
B
They want to teach the speaker to feel safe in the dark.
C
They want the speaker to appreciate how hard adults must work.
D
They want the speaker to appreciate the beauty of nature.
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25 Read line 13 from the poem.
“We’re going to have some fun,
you know,”
This line shows that Grandpa wants the speaker to be more —
A
comfortable
B
helpful
C
thoughtful
D
responsible
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26 The poet uses gurative language in lines 15 and 16 of the poem to
show that —
A
the speaker feels annoyed
B
the speaker feels homesick
C
Grandpa is in a hurry
D
Grandpa is being playful
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27 Read the poem “One Saturday.” Based on the details in the poem,
write a response to the following:
Explain how the speaker’s feelings about the grandparents change
as they spend time together.
Write a well-organized essay that uses specic evidence from the
poem to support your response.
Remember to —
• clearly state your central idea
• organize your writing
• develop your ideas in detail
• use evidence from the selection in your response
• use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar
Manage your time carefully so that you can —
• review the selection
• plan your response
• write your response
• revise and edit your response
Record your response in the box provided.
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Read the selection and choose the best answer to each
question.
Alisha wrote this story about a special memory. Read Alisha’s
story and look for revisions she needs to make. Then answer the
questions that follow.
Blue-Ribbon Baking
(1) My grandma bakes an apple pie for the county fair every year.
(2) A team of judges tastes all the pies that are baked. (3) Then
they select the winning entries. (4) Grandma Addie has won second
place three years in a row! (5) I was thrilled for this year. (6) I was
excited to learn some of my grandmother’s baking secrets.
(7) Grandma Addie is very particular about her recipe. (8) She
wanted to show me every detail involved in making her pie.
(9) Each Sunday in September, she had me ride my bike to her
house, and we would practice making the pie together. (10) Our
nal product had to be perfect.
(11) Grandma Addie shared her original recipe with me. (12) It also
uses two different types of apples, McIntosh
and Honeycrisp.
(13) As she worked with me each Sunday, Grandma Addie taught
me how to cut the apple slices in just the right sizes. (14) She
showed me how to create dough from scratch and how to mix the
lling so that the apple avor would stand out. (15) She taught me
how to cover the crust with foil to keep it from burning. (16) She
showed me exactly where to place the pie in the oven. (17) She
explained that this was important because it would ensure the most
even baking. (18) Grandma Addie wanted to make sure I knew all
the secrets to her famous pie.
(19) While each pie baked, my grandma and I drank tea or worked
on a crossword puzzle together at the kitchen table. (20) Sometimes
we turned on Grandma’s favorite radio station, closed our eyes, and
we were listening to the music. (21) As the delicious smell of the
pie lled the air, we talked about other family recipes. (22) Each
Sunday, I grew to admire Grandma Addie more and more. (23) Our
weekend baking classes would be coming to an end soon, and the
thought made me sad.
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(24) On that last Sunday afternoon, Grandma Addie and I worked
slowly and carefully. (25) This wasn’t the day for mistakes.
(26) We wanted to be sure we had followed every part of the recipe
correctly. (27) In the end, our pie looked absolutely wonderful.
(28) But how would it taste? (29) What would the judges think?
(30) Later that afternoon Grandma Addie and I walked nervously
to the judges’ table. (31) We were both thrilled to see right next
to our apple pie on the table a rst-place ribbon! (32) To this day,
Grandma Addie insists that I was the secret ingredient she had
needed all along.
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28 Which sentence should replace sentence 5 to help create a more
effective introduction for this story?
A
She is such a great cook and makes delicious fried pickles too.
B
This fall she had agreed to let me help her make her
award-winning dessert.
C
The ribbons are hanging in the kitchen, next to her refrigerator.
D
I’m lucky that she lives close to me because I am able to see
her often.
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29 Which sentence could BEST follow and support sentence 11?
A
She keeps her favorite recipes in a little blue box.
B
I wanted to copy the recipe, but she said there was no time.
C
She usually prefers to bake in her own kitchen.
D
It includes brown sugar, nutmeg, butter, eggs, and our.
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30 What is the BEST way to revise sentence 20?
A
Sometimes we turned on Grandma’s favorite radio station, closed
our eyes, and listened to the music.
B
Sometimes we turned on Grandma’s favorite radio station, closed
our eyes and to listen to the music.
C
Sometimes we turned on Grandma’s favorite radio station we
closed our eyes and were listening to the music.
D
Sometimes we turned on Grandma’s favorite radio station, and
then we closed our eyes, and then we listened to the music.
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31 Sentence 31 needs to be revised. In the box provided, rewrite
sentence 31 in a clear and effective way.
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Read the selection and choose the best answer to each
question.
Brice wrote this paper to argue for the value of recess. Read Brice’s
paper and look for revisions he needs to make. Then answer the
questions that follow.
The Value of Recess
(1) Many elementary students say that recess is their favorite
part of the school day. (2) That’s because recess gives children
a break from the structured learning environment. (3) They are
allowed to relax, run, play, and talk to friends. (4) But some
children in the United States are missing out on this break in the
day. (5) Schools have been putting more focus on learning in
core subjects. (6) As a result, recess time has decreased or even
disappeared in some schools. (7) Recent research shows that this
is not a good idea. (8) Elementary students need the break that
recess provides.
(9) First of all, physical activity improves the functioning of
the brain. (10) There are chemicals in the brain called growth
factors. (11) These chemicals are released when children exercise.
(12) They impact the health of existing brain cells and the growth
of new ones.
(13) Doctors say that children need at least 60 minutes of physical
activity each day. (14) Recess guarantees that kids are getting
some of that activity. (15) Recess also gives kids a chance to
improve their social skills. (16) On the playground they learn to
share and communicate with other children. (17) They also learn to
play with other children.
(18) Some people are opposed to more recess time for kids.
(19) They have thoughts about student safety during recess breaks.
(20) They worry that children might not be well supervised.
(21) They say that some playground equipment is dangerous.
(22) Others say there is not enough time for recess in the school
day. (23) The time spent lining up, walking outside, and taking
water breaks means less instructional time. (24) They think that
students should spend school time on reading, writing, and math.
(25) But research shows that kids who get to play some during the
day do better in their core subjects than kids who don’t.
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(26) People in some states are now pushing for increased recess
time for students. (27) A politician in Connecticut wants schools in
her state to provide at least 50 minutes of recess each day. (28)
Lawmakers in Arkansas recently passed a new law. (29) It requires
a 40-minute recess break for every elementary school student.
(30) A principal in Arizona has started providing two recess times
for children in his school. (31) He has been very pleased with the
results. (32) His teachers have observed greater focus in their
students.
(33) As people learn about the value of recess breaks, more and
more schools are beginning to retain or increase recess time.
(34) Experts believe that this is a good thing for kids.
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32 Brice needs a better transition between the second paragraph
(sentences 9–12) and the third paragraph (sentences 13–17). Which
transition could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 13?
A
For example
B
Afterward
C
In comparison
D
Furthermore
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33 What is the MOST effective way to combine sentences 16 and 17?
A
On the playground they learn to share and communicate they
learn to play with other children.
B
On the playground they learn to share, communicate, and play
with other children.
C
On the playground with other children, they learn to communicate
and play and share too.
D
On the playground they learn with other children and share and
communicate but play.
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34 Brice wants to use a more descriptive word than thoughts in
sentence 19. Which word can BEST replace thoughts in
this sentence?
A
feelings
B
words
C
concerns
D
talks
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Grade 5 RLA - REVISING
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35 Which sentence can BEST be added after sentence 34 to bring this
paper to a more effective conclusion?
A
Schools will probably build more playgrounds in the future.
B
Young children are sure to benet from a little more time
at recess.
C
Teachers will enjoy the break they get while students are
at recess.
D
Recess time can be held indoors when the weather is not as nice.
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Read the selection and choose the best answer to each
question.
Brittney is writing a paper about the special airplane that carries the
president. Read these paragraphs from Brittney’s paper and look
for corrections she needs to make. Then answer the questions that
follow.
Air Force One
(1) “Air Force One” is a special term. (2) It refers to any plane that
transports the president of the United States. (3) But when the
term is used people usually think of a certain plane. (4) It is an
enormous blue and white jet that is kept at Andrews Air Force Base
in Maryland. (5) A colorful American ag is on the tail of this plane.
(6) The words “United States of America” are written on its side.
(7) Some people call this special plane the “Flying Oval Ofce.”
(8) It is equipped to help the president do his job while he is in the
sky. (9) It includes about 4,000 square feet of space on three levels
it has a private bedroom, bathroom, and ofce.
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36 What change should be made in sentence 3?
A
Change when to because
B
Insert a comma after used
C
Change think to thought
D
Change certain to certin
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37 What change, if any, should be made in sentence 7?
A
Change call to called
B
Change special to Special
C
Change Oval to Ovel
D
No change is needed.
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38 What is the correct way to write sentence 9?
A
It includes about 4,000 square feet of space on three levels, and it
has a private bedroom, bathroom, and ofce.
B
Including about 4,000 square feet of space on three levels and a
private bedroom, bathroom, and ofce.
C
It includes about 4,000 square feet of space on three levels. And
has a private bedroom, bathroom, and ofce.
D
Including about 4,000 square feet of space on three levels, it has a
private bedroom. Plus a bathroom and ofce.
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Grade 5 RLA - EDITING
Page 40
Read the selection and choose the best answer to each
question.
Carlos is writing a story about a boy whose dog gets sprayed by a
skunk. Read the introductory paragraph of Carlos’s story and look
for corrections he needs to make. Then answer the questions that
follow.
Skunked!
(1) “Skunk!” Jahil screamed as his dog raced across the yard.
(2) Banjo had spyed a furry, black-and-white creature seconds
before. (3) Jahil ran over to chase the intruder out of the yard, but
it was too late. (4) The skunk blasted Banjo in the face on a spray
that can only be described as toxic. (5) The awful smell lled the
air, and Jahil’s nostrils ared. (6) Jahil’s neighbor came running
out the door and cringed when he catched a whiff of the odor.
(7) Mr. Barton had lived on a ranch in Arizona and knew a little
about skunks. (8) Minutes later, he reappeared with a stack of old
towels and a jar labeled “Skunk Shampoo.” (9) He said, “I’ll help
you give Banjo a good scrubbing.”
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STOP
BE SURE YOU HAVE RECORDED ALL OF YOUR
ANSWERS ON THE ANSWER DOCUMENT.
39 What change should be made in sentence 2?
A
Change spyed to spied
B
Change creature to Creature
C
Change seconds to second’s
D
Change the period to a comma
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40 Carlos has made an error in sentence 4. Select the ONE response that
corrects this error.
The skunk blasted Banjo in the face
A
of
B
with
C
for
D
about
a spray that can
only be described as toxic.
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41 What change should be made in sentence 6?
A
Change Jahil’s to Jahils
B
Change neighbor to neighber
C
Change and to he
D
Change catched to caught
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STOP
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STAAR
GRADE 5
Reading Language Arts
PRACTICE
