Interim Benchmark Assessment- 5th Grade

Enthusiastic

Uncertain

Casual

Understanding

Definition 1

Definition 2

Definition 3

Definition 4

Describes the ship and its crew members

Develops the actions of the speaker in the poem

Creates a rhythm that mimics the steady motion of the waves

Emphasizes the differences between the water and the land

F. To explain that the clouds are not happy

G. To reveal that the speaker is unsatisfied

H. To emphasize the cold temperatures

J. To show that a storm is approaching

A. wants to learn to be a responsible crew member

B. has not been away from home in a long time

C. has the skills that are necessary for sailing

D. is eager to have an adventure on the sea

F. Moving is exciting because there are new places to see and explore. The culture, history, and food are so fun to experience. The author’s father is very smart. He wants his family to really enjoy a new location. New people love to hear about the places the author has lived.

G. When the author meets new people, she tells them about the places she has lived. The culture, history, and foods of a new place are the most interesting parts. The author’s father encourages her to embrace each new location.

H. Moving to new places is something that the author’s father wants the family to experience. The author enjoys telling new friends about the culture, history, and foods of the places she has lived. For example, she has lived in Hawaii, Germany, and Japan.

J. Moving provides opportunities to visit new, interesting places. The culture, history, and foods of a new place must be explored. The author’s father wants the family to fully experience each new location. New friends like to hear about the author’s adventures, and she is happy to share.

A. Moving to a new city, state, or country is a reality that many children may experience in their lives.

B. Moving has been a reality for me too many times to count—so many times that I now consider myself an expert.

C. So now, I just consider myself lucky to have had adventures in three states and three countries.

D. Moving will allow you to learn new skills that you will use and to have experiences that you will remember for the rest of your life.

F. enjoy the new cultures they experience

G. go to new schools and make new friends easily

H. need strategies for adjusting to new places

J. prefer to live in the US rather than in foreign countries

A. If you are someone who will be moving soon, then keep reading!

B. Both of my parents are in the military.

C. You will also learn that most people are happy to meet a new friend.

D. I talk to them on video chat, send texts, or connect with them on social media.

F. New cultures are interesting to learn about through books and personal experiences.

G. Moving has many advantages and benefits.

H. Military families face challenges, including needing to learn to live simply.

J. Making new friends is a part of growing up.

A. Prove that making new friends is challenging for most people

B. Reveal that moving presents struggles that people are not prepared for

C. Suggest that meeting new friends is not as hard as it may seem

D. Encourage the reader to meet new people

F. To provide a contrast to her belief that having fewer things is better

G. To criticize Americans who have a desire for too many items

H. To explain that young people have access to many things

J. To show a similarity between Americans and people in other countries

A. To emphasize that playing sports is the only way to meet friends in new places

B. To highlight the importance of staying in contact with new friends

C. To show that participating in activities is a good way to make friends

D. To demonstrate the steps the reader must take to be a good friend

F. brief amounts of time

G. suitable environments

H. very small living things

J. extended scientific studies

A. an organism that affects the color of the lake

B. where the lake is located

C. the animals that make the lake their homes

D. how scientists study the lake

DNA analysis is time-consuming

The pink color is caused by bacteria

Algae make the water harmful to people

Extremophiles thrive in the lake

The compare and contrast structure shows how the lake is different from other lakes in the area.

The order of importance structure reveals that Lake Hillier is more important than other Australian lakes.

The cause and effect structure shows how scientific experiments determined the reason for the lake’s color.

The chronological structure reveals that the color of the lake was a mystery for many years.

F. Archaeologists faced challenges when studying the stone spheres.

G. Only some of the stone spheres remain in their original locations.

H. Many ancient cultures used stone spheres.

J. Archaeologists study newly discovered artifacts.

A. explain the importance of land in Costa Rica

B. give information about the type of stone found in the spheres

C. provide details about an archaeological discovery

D. emphasize the need to protect natural areas in Costa Rica

F. Based on traditional practices

G. Requiring much physical work

H. Resembling a common task

J. In response to a demand

A. ancient cultures had advanced technology

B. scientific research brings about new findings

C. isolated locations inspire archaeologists

D. scientists have interesting jobs

F. have solved the problems associated with the discovery

G. still need to locate the discovery

H. are unsure about how others will react to the discovery

J. used the discovery to learn about an ancient culture

A. The discoveries were made in the same country.

B. The same scientists researched both discoveries.

C. The scientists relied on DNA technology.

D. The origins of the discoveries were initially a mystery.

F. “Flamingo-Pink Lakes” uses facts and details to describe the key idea, while “The Stone Spheres of Costa Rica” uses opinions to support the key idea.

G. “Flamingo-Pink Lakes” explains locations in a city, while “The Stone Spheres of Costa Rica” explains settings found in nature.

H. “Flamingo-Pink Lakes” describes a natural occurrence, while “The Stone Spheres of Costa Rica” describes a man-made object.

J. “Flamingo-Pink Lakes” uses imagery to describe a discovery, while “The Stone Spheres of Costa Rica” uses exaggeration to create interest in a discovery.

A. Freedom

B. Celebration

C. Persistence

D. Wisdom

A. Things are not always as they appear.

B. Knowledge can prepare one for the future.

C. Too much ambition produces disastrous results.

D. Actions have consequences.

It explains how the setting impacts Kahawali and Pele.

It foreshadows the future actions of Kahawali and Pele.

It establishes the conflict between Kahawali and Pele.

It identifies the perspectives of Kahawali and Pele.

A. Some study fish and ocean plants, and some study bacteria.

B. Some study fish and ocean plants, some bacteria.

C. Some study fish and ocean plants and bacteria.

D. Some study fish. Some ocean plants. Some bacteria.

The events are told in chronological order.

The author uses imagery to describe a setting in the past.

One of the characters uses supernatural abilities.

The author states an important lesson at the end.

Pele’s frightening appearance

Kahawali’s traditional beliefs

Pele’s intense anger

Kahawali’s skillful actions

First-person point of view from an unknown narrator

Third-person point of view from an all-knowing narrator

First-person point of view from Kahawali’s perspective

Third-person point of view from Pele’s perspective

A. Several dams hold back the water from the Rio Grande River.

B. States in the American Southwest are Texas and New Mexico.

C. The Rio Grande River has problems caused by the overuse of water.

D. Man-made structures have harmed the Rio Grande River.

A. dry

B. reduce

C. fortunately

D. embraced

A. McDonald wanted to discover why the Rio Grande is disappearing.

B. McDonald spoke to people who live along the Rio Grande.

C. A disappearing Rio Grande will negatively impact people’s lives.

D. Many people own businesses that are located on the Rio Grande River.

A. Learn additional information about the Rio Grande

B. Confirm the information presented in the text

C. Visualize the appearance of the Rio Grande

D. Understand where the river is located

A. The vegetation that grows near the Rio Grande

B. How animals will suffer when the Rio Grande is dried up

C. The ways rangers help the Rio Grande

D. How the Rio Grande appears when it is dried up

A. Comparing and contrasting ideas

B. Presenting the events in time order

C. Describing a problem and a solution

D. Explaining a cause and the effect

Change 'two girls' to 'duo'

Change 'every detail' to 'all details'

Change 'the family' to 'their families'

Change 'an adventure' to 'adventures'

Change 'river' to 'River'

Insert a comma after 'spectacular'

Change 'offered' to 'was offering'

Delete the comma after the word 'long'

Unexpectedly for the girls, their canoe.

Unexpectedly, their well-packed canoe.

Unexpectedly, their canoe came to a sudden halt.

Sentence 6 is written correctly.

Change 'planned' to 'had been planning'

Add the word 'but' after the comma

Change 'hadn’t' to 'had’nt'

Change the exclamation point to a question mark

A. Change 'would be' to 'will be'

B. Change 'impossible' to 'impossable'

C. Add the word 'so' after the comma

D. Change the period to an exclamation point

A. Some study fish and ocean plants, and some study bacteria.

B. Some study fish and ocean plants, some bacteria.

C. Some study fish and ocean plants and bacteria.

D. Some study fish. Some ocean plants. Some bacteria.

A. Change 'others' to 'other’s'

B. Change 'study' to 'studied'

C. Change 'groups' to 'herds'

D. Change 'or' to 'but'

A. Biologists also work in labs; to use microscopes to study cells and to interpret data.

B. Biologists also work in labs, and to use microscopes to study cells and to interpret data.

C. Biologists also work in labs and use microscopes to study cells and to interpret data.

D. Biologists also work in labs, to use microscopes to study cells, and to interpret data.