"The School Story" TEST

Making inferences: Read each passage below and answer the questions. 

1

Erik swung the stick. He heard the whoosh of air, and his friends' laughter. Erik swung again. More air, more laughter. On the third swing, he heard a loud thump. Erik ripped off his blindfold. The piñata was still in one piece, but the tree's bark had a big dent in it.
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

1

A crowing rooster jerked Toby from his dreams. Toby yawned, stretched, and put his feet on the floor. There was a lot to get done before the sun came up! Sparky and Scout needed milking, eggs had to be gathered, and all the animals had to be fed.
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

1

Lexi raised her arms over her head and stretched. "I can't believe we beat the high score!" She walked over to the window and opened the curtains. The streets were quiet and the streetlamps were on. "Oh no! My dad's going to kill me!"
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

1

Ronnie's grandma looked up from her book. "Hey kiddo! You're home early."

Ronnie unbuttoned his Wildcats jersey and pointed out the window. Trees were whipping back and forth in the wind. "Can't really play baseball in this weather."

Ronnie's grandma tousled his hair. "I guess not."

Ronnie touched the top of his head. "Oh no!"

Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

1

"You have to go back two spaces," Mike said.

Jack scowled. "Again? I hate this game!" he grumbled.

Mike shook his head. "Yesterday, you said it was your favorite game! You couldn't wait to play it again tonight!"

Jack crossed his arms. "Well now I think it's stupid!"

Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

1

"Whoops!" Janelle said. "These scissors are so slippery!" Janelle changed her grip and started cutting again.

"Yikes! Not again!"

"How does it look so far?" Lacey asked. "Does it look like the picture in the magazine?"

"Um . . . not exactly," Janelle said. "Lacey, how do you feel about hats?"

Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

Answer the following questions based of "The School Story."

1

Which word best describes the relationship between Hannah and Natalie?

1

Letha Springfield can best be described as

1

What two things does the simile she felt like a spy compare in the sentence below?

Even though she'd been here a hundred times, she felt like a spy sneaking into a strange building.

1

What does the sentence below tell the reader about Zoe's character?

“If I don't hear from her in three days, then I'm going to turn the heat up—way up!”

1

The midnight telephone conversation between Natalie and Zoe reveals that

1

How does Natalie most likely feel at the end of the passage?

1

What is the main conflict that Natalie has in the passage?

1

The reader can conclude that Hannah

1

During the midnight phone call between Natalie and Zoe, why does Zoe use an agent voice at the end of the conversation?

The following question is your essay question and is worth 50% of your test score.  Please remember the following:
State your claim in your topic sentence. (Red sentence)
Provide 3 pieces of evidence from the story to help support your claim. (Green Sentence)
Include your own interpretation statement follwing each piece of evidence. (Blue Sentence)
End your essay by restating or remaking your claim to conclude your essay. (Red sentence)

15

How do you know Natalie and Zoe are best friends? Use evidence from the text to help support your answer. Remember to follow the essay prompt we did in class yesterday.

"The School Story" TEST

Lexi raised her arms over her head and stretched. "I can't believe we beat the high score!" She walked over to the window and opened the curtains. The streets were quiet and the streetlamps were on. "Oh no! My dad's going to kill me!"Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

Which word best describes the relationship between Hannah and Natalie?

Letha Springfield can best be described as

What two things does the simile she felt like a spy compare in the sentence below?Even though she'd been here a hundred times, she felt like a spy sneaking into a strange building.

What does the sentence below tell the reader about Zoe's character?“If I don't hear from her in three days, then I'm going to turn the heat up—way up!”

The midnight telephone conversation between Natalie and Zoe reveals that

How does Natalie most likely feel at the end of the passage?

What is the main conflict that Natalie has in the passage?

The reader can conclude that Hannah

During the midnight phone call between Natalie and Zoe, why does Zoe use an agent voice at the end of the conversation?

How do you know Natalie and Zoe are best friends? Use evidence from the text to help support your answer. Remember to follow the essay prompt we did in class yesterday.

Lexi raised her arms over her head and stretched. "I can't believe we beat the high score!" She walked over to the window and opened the curtains. The streets were quiet and the streetlamps were on. "Oh no! My dad's going to kill me!"Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

Which word best describes the relationship between Hannah and Natalie?

Letha Springfield can best be described as

What two things does the simile she felt like a spy compare in the sentence below?Even though she'd been here a hundred times, she felt like a spy sneaking into a strange building.

What does the sentence below tell the reader about Zoe's character?“If I don't hear from her in three days, then I'm going to turn the heat up—way up!”

The midnight telephone conversation between Natalie and Zoe reveals that

How does Natalie most likely feel at the end of the passage?

What is the main conflict that Natalie has in the passage?

The reader can conclude that Hannah

During the midnight phone call between Natalie and Zoe, why does Zoe use an agent voice at the end of the conversation?

How do you know Natalie and Zoe are best friends? Use evidence from the text to help support your answer. Remember to follow the essay prompt we did in class yesterday.

Lexi raised her arms over her head and stretched. "I can't believe we beat the high score!" She walked over to the window and opened the curtains. The streets were quiet and the streetlamps were on. "Oh no! My dad's going to kill me!"
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

What two things does the simile she felt like a spy compare in the sentence below?

Even though she'd been here a hundred times, she felt like a spy sneaking into a strange building.

What does the sentence below tell the reader about Zoe's character?

“If I don't hear from her in three days, then I'm going to turn the heat up—way up!”

Lexi raised her arms over her head and stretched. "I can't believe we beat the high score!" She walked over to the window and opened the curtains. The streets were quiet and the streetlamps were on. "Oh no! My dad's going to kill me!"
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?

What two things does the simile she felt like a spy compare in the sentence below?

Even though she'd been here a hundred times, she felt like a spy sneaking into a strange building.

What does the sentence below tell the reader about Zoe's character?

“If I don't hear from her in three days, then I'm going to turn the heat up—way up!”