Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Primary Division - Language 1 - Spring 2012 - Released Selections and Assessment Questions

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Language 1 Spring 2012 released selections booklet for Grade 3, Primary Division, focusing on reading passages and comprehension. It includes two literary texts, “A Good Decision” and “That Was Summer,” followed by multiple-choice vocabulary-in-context questions and short constructed-response questions. Students analyze word meanings, causes of events, references, and repeated phrasing, then explain character feelings and narrative choices using details from the passages. The booklet also contains a note about the assessment format.

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Reading Time43 min

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Language 1 Section A

A Good Decision

That Was Summer

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RELEASED SELECTIONS AND ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS | | | | | | Please note: The format of this booklet is different from that used for the assessment. The questions themselves remain the same. | | | | | Language 1 Section A | A Good Decision
Deedee went outside to ride her bike.
“Remember your helmet,” Mother called.
“I will,” said Deedee,“safety first.”
The air was hot and sticky like warm syrup. Deedee placed her helmet on her head and snapped the strap. Then she sailed her bike down the driveway and onto the sidewalk.
As Deedee’s feet pedalled faster and faster, drops of sweat began to roll down her forehead.
“I am melting,” Deedee groaned out loud.“I wish I could take off this sweaty helmet!”
Just then, a big acorn fell from a squirrel’s nest and plunked! on Deedee’s helmet! She smiled and kept going.
Up the street, Deedee met Mrs. Mack and her dog, Barker.“Hello, Mrs. Mack,” she said as she darted under an oak tree. The tree’s low-hanging branch went scritch, scratch! on her helmet. Deedee smiled and kept going. She pedalled faster and faster.
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8 | | --- | --- | Suddenly, Deedee saw Mr. Green’s car pulling out of his driveway. She 9 slammed on her brakes! Her wheels skidded on some gravel, and down she tumbled, bumping her helmet on the concrete. Mr. Green rushed over.“Are you OK, Deedee?” he asked worriedly. 10 “I think so,” said Deedee, her voice shaking. She took off her helmet and 11 looked at the dent she had just put in it. “Thank goodness you were wearing that helmet!” Mr. Green said. 12 “I know!” Deedee said.“From now on, just call me ‘Safe-dee’!” 13 From Children’s Playmate, copyright © 2008 by Children’s Better Health Institute, the Saturday Evening Post Society Inc. , Indianapolis, Indiana. Used by permission. 4 Student Booklet: Language 1 1 What does the word “sailed” mean as used in paragraph 4? l rode bravely l rode smoothly l walked fearlessly l walked comfortably 2 The word “melting”(paragraph 6) is written differently to show the reader that l Deedee is worried. l Deedee is rushing when she says it. l Deedee is showing feeling in her voice. l Deedee is saying something important. 3 What does the word “plunked” mean as used in paragraph 7? l caused a crack l made a scratch l fell from a tree l hit with a sound 4 What causes Deedee to fall off her bike in paragraph 9? l Deedee is just learning how to ride a bike. l Deedee’s brakes are not working properly. l Deedee does not notice the gravel on the road. l Deedee is cycling quickly and is forced to brake. 5 Explain why Deedee smiles at the end of paragraphs 7 and 8. Use details from the text to support your answer. 6 Explain why Deedee says “From now on, just call me ‘Safe-dee’!” in paragraph 13. Use details from the text and your own ideas to support your answer. | | | --- | | | | | | That Was Summer | | | --- | --- | | Have you ever smelled summer? Sure you have.
Remember that time
When you were tired of running Or doing nothing much
And you were hot
And you flopped right down on the ground? Remember how the warm soil smelled—
And the grass? That was summer.
Remember that time
When the storm blew up quick And you stood under a ledge And watched the rain till it stopped And when it stopped
You walked out again to the sidewalk, The quiet sidewalk?
Remember how the pavement smelled—All steamy warm and wet?
That was summer.
Remember that time
When you were trying to climb Higher in the tree
And you didn’t know how And your foot was hurting in the fork But you were holding tight
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Remember how the bark smelled then—All dusty dry, but nice?
That was summer.
If you try very hard,
Can you

FAQs

What reading skills are assessed in Language 1 Section A?

The booklet assesses vocabulary-in-context, understanding of events and causes, interpreting references (e.g., what “it” refers to), and comprehension of repeated phrases, supported by details from the text.

How do the questions test understanding of word meanings?

Multiple-choice items ask what specific words mean as used in the passages (for example, “sailed,” “melting,” “plunked,” and “flopped”), using context from the sentences.

What do the constructed-response questions require students to do?

They must explain why certain actions or lines occur, including why Deedee smiles or why the speaker repeats “that was summer,” using details from the text and, when prompted, their own ideas.

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