Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Primary Division - Student Booklet Language 2 - Section C: Grade 3, Spring 2012 - Reading

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Student Booklet Language 2, Section C for Grade 3 in Spring 2012, presents an adapted reading passage titled “Night Noises,” set in bear country at Algonquin Provincial Park. The text describes a child hearing bear noises during sleep, following safety rules, and facing decisions about waking family. The booklet includes comprehension and vocabulary questions, including references to the park sign, word meanings, cause-and-effect about bear behavior, and an author’s intention question supported by paragraphs. It concludes with a writing prompt to describe a favorite place and activities.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages22

Reading Time55 min

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Night Noises

Comprehension and vocabulary questions

Writing prompt: Choose a special place

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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 2 Section C Grade 3, Spring 2012 Section C: Reading | Night Noises | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | Growl! Groan!
The noises startled me from a sound sleep. In a single motion, I sat straight up in my sleeping bag.“A bear,”I thought,“outside the tent!” | 1
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7 | | The sign at the entrance to the Algonquin Provincial Park campground had read: CAUTION. YOU ARE IN BEAR COUNTRY. KNOW THE RULES AND FOLLOW THEM.
Just ahead we had seen the trash area with containers that looked
like giant steel mailboxes. The park naturalist told us that bears used to rummage in the trash for food until the park installed these bear-proof containers. Since then, bears rarely came to this area.
But I heard one now. What should I do? The first thing was not to panic. I must stay calm.
OK, it was too late for that. What next?
My mind raced. I glanced around the tent, and in the dim light saw my mom, dad and little sister still sleeping. Should I wake them and take a chance that the commotion would draw the bear’s attention? I decided to let them sleep. If I woke them and we ran, the bear would surely run after us. Bears can run fifty kilometres an hour for short distances. I didn’t think I could. | | | Student Booklet: Language 2 3 Section C: Reading Grade 3, Spring 2012 | I sat in the dark, not moving a muscle. My ears listened so hard they ached.
It should have been safe here. We had followed all the rules. The pamphlet we got from the naturalist had said: “In bear country, be careful of food and odours. They attract bears.” Campers aren’t supposed to leave any food out. We had wrapped our food boxes in plastic and locked them in our car.
After dinner we had gone for a walk and taken all our garbage to the bear-proof containers, so the smell wouldn’t draw bears to our campsite.
Growl! Snort!
A new wave of fear raced down my spine. What was the bear doing? I couldn’t hear it moving about, only grunting and growling. Maybe it had found something to eat.
Growl! Snort! Moan!
The bear didn’t seem to be coming closer, but it was still out there. My mouth was so dry, I felt as ifI’d eaten my pillow. I was cold and shaking with fright. Why couldn’t someone else have been the one to wake up? The well-being of your entire family is an awesome responsibility. What if I made the wrong choice and something terrible happened?
I couldn’t stand the strain any longer. I had to wake my parents. They would know what to do. I leaned close to Dad to wake him, but at that instant I heard a man’s voice. It seemed to be coming from the next tent. | 8
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15 | | --- | --- | “Joe! Hey, Joe,” it said in a loud whisper.“Wake up. You’re snoring.” 16 “Gro—hum? Oh, sorry,” a sleepy voice answered. After that, the forest 17 was filled with total silence. I flopped back to my sleeping bag, as limp as a noodle. 18 One thing is for sure: When terrorized by a snoring camper, it is best 19 to let your family sleep. Adapted from “Terror in Bear Country” by Linda White from Highlights for Children, May 1998, Vol. 53, Number 5, Issue no. 559. Copyright © 1998 by Highlights for Children, Inc. , Columbus, Ohio. Reprinted with permission. 1 Why are the words from the sign in capital letters in paragraph 3? l to describe the park grounds l to welcome visitors to the park l to emphasize the possible dangers l to emphasize where the entrance is 2 What does the word “installed” mean as used in paragraph 4? l set up l collected l started up l exchanged 3 Why do bears rarely visit the trash area (paragraph

FAQs

What is the main reading passage about in this booklet?

It follows a child camping in bear country who hears noises and must decide whether to wake family members while staying calm and following safety rules.

Why do the questions reference the park sign and specific words from the passage?

The questions test understanding of key details (like the caution message) and interpret vocabulary in context, such as meanings of “installed,” “one,” and “strain.”

What writing task is included at the end of the section?

Students choose a special place they like to visit and write a paragraph describing the place and what they like to do there.

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