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FALL Interim 2012 Reading Assessment – Grade 7 November 2012 Division of Language Arts/Reading

Fall Interim – Grade 7 Page 1

Category 1 - Vocabulary Benchmark LA.7.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words (4 possible: 5, 6, 36, 51)

Question NGSSS Overall Performance

Passage Question stem

5 LA.7.1.6.3 Fish Out of Water - Informational

Read the following sentence from the passage. Sometimes these fish will wallow around in wet mud when they can’t totally submerge. The word submerge means


Read these sentences from the passage. How do mudskippers travel on land? They can use their muscular bodies to propel them in a variety of ways. What does propel mean as it is used in the sentences above?

36 LA.7.1.6.3 Black Elk Lake History and Culture Project - Informational

Interviewers will “research the subject, write interview questions, tape-record interviews, and transcribe

responses.” What is the meaning of the word transcribe?

51 LA.7.1.6.3 A Kite Called Union - Literary

Read the sentence. Even at the hotel, he could hear the constant thunder of Niagara Falls, where tons of water poured over high cliffs and rushed away in rapids through a cleft called the Great Gorge. What is the meaning of the word cleft as it is used in the sentence?

Benchmark LA.7.1.6.8 - identify advanced word/phrase relationships and their meanings ( 5 possible: 14, 22, 29, 30, 43,



14 LA.7.1.6.8 Charles M. Schulz (1922–2000) – Literary Nonfiction

Read the sentence below. Charles signed a contract to write ―Peanuts comics and was guaranteed steady income and a regular place on the comics pages of the newspapers throughout America. The word guaranteed as it is used in the sentence is MOST similar in meaning to

22 LA.7.1.6.8 Windstorm - Poetry

Safe - Poetry

Which pair of words from the poem is MOST similar in meaning?

29 LA.7.1.6.8 Yellowstone - Informational

Read the sentence. The rocks heat the water until it is under such pressure that it inevitably bursts to the surface. The word evitable means “capable of being avoided.” Thus something that is inevitable


Read this excerpt from the passage. There are some 200 geysers in the park, or so I have heard. It must have taken a very systematic effort to go around and count them all. Which word pair has the SAME meaning as systematic as it is used in the excerpt above?

43 Different Eggs, Different Colors - Informational

Read this sentence from the passage. Ornithologists, scientists who study birds, believe the colors and markings of bird eggs may help bird parents to distinguish their own eggs from those laid by other birds of the same species. Which phrase is MOST similar to the word distinguish as it is used in the passage?

Benchmark LA.7.1.6.9 – determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in context (5 possible: 27, 37, 44, 45, 52)




Safe - Poetry

Read these lines from the poem. Whirl on, wild wind, in thy wild fray, We hear our whispers through the stir. Which meaning of the word stir is MOST similar to the way it is used in the lines above?




Read this sentence from the article. Note the source in the lower left corner of the card. In which of the following sentences does not have the SAME meaning as used in the sentence above?

44 LA.7.1.6.9 Different Eggs, Different Colors - Informational

Read this sentence from the passage. A single variety of bird, however, will always produce eggs with very similar coloring. Which sentence below uses a word MOST similar in meaning to produce as it is used in the sentence?


Read these sentences from the passage. Ornithologists have noticed that most of these birds that lay white eggs—such as downy woodpeckers and kingfishers—lay their eggs in dark hollows of trees. These experts think that the eggs may be easier for the birds to find in these dark cavities because they are white in color. Which word below is MOST similar in meaning to cavities as it is used in the sentences above?


Read the sentence. A boy named Homan Walsh felt his face flush with anger. In which sentence does flush have the SAME meaning as it is used above?

Category 2 – Reading Applications

Benchmark LA.7.1.7.2 – analyze the author’s purpose and perspective in a variety of texts (5 possible: 15, 23, 31, 46, 47)




Why did the author MOST LIKELY write the article?


Safe - Poetry

The author MOST LIKELY wrote “Windstorm” to


What was the author’s purpose in writing this article?


What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?


The author’s attitude toward the study of birds’ eggs is that

Benchmark LA.7.1.7.3 – determine the main idea or essential message ( 5 possible: 7, 16, 32, 38, 48)


Which sentence BEST summarizes how mudskippers survive?


Which character appeared in the second year of the “Peanuts” comic?


Based on the article, which of the following is the BEST description of how a geyser smells?


Which word on the source card indicates that the information was told by someone who heard about it

but was not personally involved?


What is the MAIN idea in this article?

Benchmark LA.7.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text ( 3 possible: 8, 26, 53)


Why does a mudskipper sometimes need to leave the water and crawl onto land?




Safe - Poetry

In the poem “Safe,” what causes the speaker to feel safe?


Why is Homan chosen to help with the project?

Benchmark LA.7.1.7.5 – analyze a variety of text structures and text features and explain their impact on meaning ( 4 possible: 9, 17, 49, 54)


How does the author organize the article?


How is the information in the passage organized?


The author organizes information in this passage by


How does the author organize the events in this passage?

Benchmark LA.7.1.7.7 – compare and contrast elements in multiple texts ( 4 possible: 1, 10, 18, 55)

1 LA.7.1.7.7 from Buffalo Gal – Literary Nonfiction

According to the story, how are the narrator and her mother alike?


What would a mudskipper found in the wild miss by living in a home aquarium?


In the article, the feelings of the character Charlie Brown are similar to those of


According to the article, why is it necessary to construct a kite different from the one Homan usually flies?

Category 3 - Elements of Story Structure/Descriptive Language / Figurative Language

Benchmark LA.7.2.1.2 – locate and analyze elements of plot and other literary elements ( 4 possible: 2, 3, 24, 28)




What effect does the setting have on the narrator in “Buffalo Gal”?


Which sentence from the story supports the idea that Amanda’s mother is a strong-willed, determined

woman?


Safe - Poetry

Which line from “Windstorm” provides the MOST detail about the setting?


Safe - Poetry

The poem “Safe” describes a conflict between

Benchmark LA.7.2.1.7 – locate and analyze author’s use of descriptive and figurative language in a variety of literary text ( 3 possible: 11, 25, 56)




Which sentence BEST contributes to the tone of the passage?


Safe - Poetry

Read the following lines from the poem. Round and round and round again The galloping gale gusts Until at last the wind wears out And settles down to sleep.

Which literary device does the poet use in the lines above?




In the context of the article, the kite, Union, is a symbol of

Benchmark LA.7.2.2.1 – locate, use, and analyze specific information from organizational text features ( 4 possible: 19, 33, 34, 35)




How does the photograph aid the reader’s understanding of the passage?


The photograph from the passage depicts the


Which sentence BEST describes the photograph at the beginning of the passage?


Which sentence BEST describes the diagram at the end of the passage?

Category 4 – Informational Text / Research Process

Benchmark LA.7.6.1.1 – explain how text features aid the reader’s understanding ( 5 possible: 39, 40, 41, 42, 50)




The jawbone described in the sample source card is a


The number on the sample source card means that this is


According to the chart entitled “Exploration Teams,” which team is responsible for displaying items that

describe the history and culture of the Black Elk Lake region?


Why did the author include subheadings in the article?


Which text feature could be added to strengthen the reader’s understanding of the passage title?

Benchmark LA.7.6.2.2 – assess, organize, and check the validity and reliability of information ( 5 possible: 4, 12, 13, 20, 21)


Read the sentences from “Buffalo Gal.” And Texas . . . what was there in Texas? It was nothing but dust and wide open spaces and outlaws and little cow towns.

According to the excerpt, in 1904 Texas was


People who read this article will learn


Which sentence supports the idea that being able to climb is a valuable ability?


Which statement BEST supports the idea that Charles would become a successful cartoonist?


The author of the article includes information about Schulz’s childhood to emphasize his



Category 1 - Vocabulary Benchmark LA.7.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words (4 possible: 5, 6, 36, 51)

Question NGSSS Passage Question stem Distractors Analysis


Read the following sentence from the passage. Sometimes these fish will wallow around in wet mud when they can’t totally submerge. The word submerge means

A. to thrust. B. to breathe. C. to go under. D. to put together.


Read these sentences from the passage. How do mudskippers travel on land? They can use their muscular bodies to propel them in a variety of ways.

What does propel mean as it is used in the

sentences above?

F. move forward G. lift up H. swim I. dig


Interviewers will ―research the subject, write

interview questions, tape-record interviews, and

transcribe responses.‖ What is the meaning of the

word transcribe?

F. shorten G. listen to H. write out I. make copies of


Read the sentence. Even at the hotel, he could hear the constant thunder of Niagara Falls, where tons of water poured over high cliffs and rushed away in rapids through a cleft called the Great Gorge. What is the meaning of the word cleft as it is used in the sentence?

A. barrier B. edge C. obstacle D. opening

Benchmark LA.7.1.6.8 - identify advanced word/phrase relationships and their meanings ( 5 possible: 14, 22, 29, 30, 43,

Question NGSSS Passage Question stem


Read the sentence below. Charles signed a contract to write ―Peanuts comics and was guaranteed steady income and a regular place on the comics pages of the newspapers throughout America. The word guaranteed as it is used in the sentence

is MOST similar in meaning to

F. delivered. G. paid. H. promised. I. requested.

22 LA.7.1.6.8 Windstorm - Poetry Safe - Poetry

Which pair of words from the poem is MOST

similar in meaning?

F. compete, chase G. shakes, scoops H. tumble, leap I. sprints, runs


Read the sentence. The rocks heat the water until it is under such pressure that it inevitably bursts to the surface. The word evitable means ―capable of being

avoided.‖ Thus something that is inevitable

A. is avoidable. B. is not avoidable. C. must be avoided. D. has been avoided again.


Read this excerpt from the passage. There are some 200 geysers in the park, or so I

F. time-consuming, boring G. special, professional



have heard. It must have taken a very systematic effort to go around and count them all.

Which word pair has the SAME meaning as

systematic as it is used in the excerpt above?

H. organized, thorough I. difficult, focused

43 Different Eggs, Different Colors - Informational

Read this sentence from the passage. Ornithologists, scientists who study birds, believe the colors and markings of bird eggs may help bird parents to distinguish their own eggs from those laid by other birds of the same species.

Which phrase is MOST similar to the word

distinguish as it is used in the passage?

A. move away B. cover up C. tell apart D. mark on

Benchmark LA.7.1.6.9 – determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in context (5 possible: 27, 37, 44, 45, 52)



Read these lines from the poem. Whirl on, wild wind, in thy wild fray, We hear our whispers through the stir. Which meaning of the word stir is MOST similar to

the way it is used in the lines above?

A. frenzy B. lift or move C. physically manipulate D. influence or motivation


Read this sentence from the article. Note the source in the lower left corner of the card.

In which of the following sentences does not have the SAME meaning as used in the sentence above?

A. The farmer tills the dirt in his garden to note the end of the growing season.

B. In his note to the manager, the hotel guest praised the friendly front desk staff.

C. On the receipt, the office manager will note the date the package was delivered.

D. Our music teacher expected us to hold the final note of the song for quite a while.


Read this sentence from the passage. A single variety of bird, however, will always produce eggs with very similar coloring.

Which sentence below uses a word MOST similar in meaning to produce as it is used in the sentence?

F. Bananas can be found in the produce section of the grocery store.

G. The editors of the school newspaper will produce a new edition every month.

H. The students were asked to produce their homework at the beginning of class.

I. Among the produce at the green market we found locally grown apples and pears.


Read these sentences from the passage. Ornithologists have noticed that most of these birds that lay white eggs—such as downy woodpeckers and kingfishers—lay their eggs in dark hollows of trees. These experts think that the eggs may be easier for the birds to find in these dark cavities because they are white in color.

Which word below is MOST similar in meaning to cavities as it is used in the sentences above?

A. caves B. cliffs C. spaces D. vents




Read the sentence. A boy named Homan Walsh felt his face flush with anger. In which sentence does flush have the SAME

meaning as it is used above?

F. It is the job of hunting dogs to flush out hidden birds from the bushes.

G. She had to flush the dirt from her eye using a large amount of water.

H. A candle can flush a small room with light. I. I flush easily when I become embarrassed.

Category 2 – Reading Applications

Benchmark LA.7.1.7.2 – analyze the author’s purpose and perspective in a variety of texts (5 possible: 15, 23, 31, 46, 47)



Why did the author MOST LIKELY write the

article?

A. to persuade readers to begin reading Charles’ comic strips

B. to explain to readers how Charles began creating the cartoons

C. to tell readers that Charles held other jobs before he became a cartoonist

D. to give readers information about the first four characters of the ―Peanuts‖ comic strip


Safe - Poetry

The author MOST LIKELY wrote ―Windstorm‖ to A. explain to readers what causes a windstorm to form. B. describe to readers the damage caused by a

windstorm. C. encourage readers to take shelter if they are in a

windstorm. D. show readers what happens as a windstorm blows

through a town.


What was the author’s purpose in writing this

article?

A. to persuade the reader to visit Yellowstone Park B. to tell a story about a visit to Yellowstone Park C. to compare the hot springs and mountain streams in

Yellowstone Park D. to describe some features that make Yellowstone

Park interesting


What is the author’s purpose in writing this article? F. to persuade the reader to begin bird watching G. to convince the reader to become an ornithologist H. to inform the reader about where different bird

species live I. to educate the reader about why the color of birds’

eggs differ


The author’s attitude toward the study of birds’

eggs is that

A. most people will find studying birds’ eggs interesting. B. studying birds’ eggs will save species from

becoming extinct. C. people who study birds’ eggs must visit the

Provincial Museum in Alberta. D. scientists who have studied birds’ eggs have very

few questions left to answer.

Benchmark LA.7.1.7.3 – determine the main idea or essential message ( 5 possible: 7, 16, 32, 38, 48)


Which sentence BEST summarizes how

mudskippers survive?

A. Mudskippers can live in water or moist places. B. Mudskippers are different from other aquarium fish. C. Mudskippers have unique bodies and extra strong



fins. D. Mudskippers are fish that live in the mud found in

forests.


Which character appeared in the second year of

the ―Peanuts‖ comic?

F. Linus G. Lucy H. Schroeder I. Woodstock


Based on the article, which of the following is the

BEST description of how a geyser smells?

F. fresh air G. spring rain H. burnt wood I. spoiled eggs


Which word on the source card indicates that the

information was told by someone who heard about

it but was not personally involved?

F. Artifact G. Description H. Primary I. Secondary


What is the MAIN idea in this article? F. There are more than 8,700 species of birds on the planet.

G. Eggs come in many colors, depending on several factors.

H. Many bird eggs are similar in color to the environment the species lives in.

I. The Provincial Museum has one of the largest egg collections in the world.

Benchmark LA.7.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text ( 3 possible: 8, 26, 53)


Why does a mudskipper sometimes need to leave

the water and crawl onto land?

F. to eat G. to breathe H. to exercise its fins I. to clear its gill sacs


In the poem ―Safe,‖ what causes the speaker to

feel safe?

F. reaching the bay G. feeling the spray H. watching the waves I. hearing the whispers


Why is Homan chosen to help with the project?

A. He can start working on the project right away. B. His father recommended him for the adventure. C. One of the men sees how effectively he is flying his

kite near the gorge. D. He is sixteen and strong enough to carry all the

heavy equipment that is needed.

Benchmark LA.7.1.7.5 – analyze a variety of text structures and text features and explain their impact on meaning ( 4 possible: 9, 17, 49, 54)


How does the author organize the article? A. It indicates Schulz’s work location. B. It highlights one of Schulz’s famous characters. C. It draws attention to Schulz’s work at Timeless

Topix. D. It emphasizes Schulz’s relationship with editors at

Timeless Topix.

17 LA.7.1.7.5 Charles M. Schulz How is the information in the passage organized? A. by describing the events in Schulz’s life



(1922–2000) – Literary Nonfiction

B. by listing the characters that Schulz drew C. by discussing the reasons Schulz became a

cartoonist D. by comparing Schulz’s cartoons to the work of other

cartoonists


The author organizes information in this passage

by

A. discussing the causes of various colors in bird eggs. B. comparing the different birds and their egg colors. C. describing the museum and its egg collections. D. explaining the role of an ornithologist.


How does the author organize the events in this passage?

F. by using questions and answers to connect one event to the next

G. by using chronological order to introduce events in the passage

H. by using order of importance to relate the events in the passage

I. by using flashback to weave past events into present events

Benchmark LA.7.1.7.7 – compare and contrast elements in multiple texts ( 4 possible: 1, 10, 18, 55)


According to the story, how are the narrator and her mother alike?

A. They both love animals. B. They both enjoy traveling. C. They both believe in Mr. Roosevelt. D. They both want to meet Major Lillie.


What would a mudskipper found in the wild miss

by living in a home aquarium?

F. scaling trees G. eating insects H. climbing on rocks I. swimming underwater


In the article, the feelings of the character Charlie

Brown are similar to those of

F. Linus. G. Charles Schulz. H. the editor of Pioneer Press. I. the uncle of Charles Schulz.


According to the article, why is it necessary to construct a kite different from the one Homan usually flies?

A. The kite needs to take off quickly in the strong March wind.

B. The kite needs to be small enough to carry in a basket on the ferry.

C. The kite needs to hold more than one thousand feet of string to span the gorge.

D. The kite must be the same kind that Benjamin Franklin flew to attract lightning from the clouds.

Category 3 - Elements of Story Structure/Descriptive Language / Figurative Language

Benchmark LA.7.2.1.2 – locate and analyze elements of plot and other literary elements ( 4 possible: 2, 3, 24, 28)



What effect does the setting have on the narrator

in ―Buffalo Gal‖?

F. The setting makes Amanda frightened to be in Oklahoma.

G. The setting makes Amanda feel better about the journey.

H. The setting increases Amanda’s worry about finding Major Lillie.



I. The setting increases Amanda’s irritation about making the trip.


Which sentence from the story supports the idea

that Amanda’s mother is a strong-willed,

determined woman?

A. As stylish and calm as she appeared, she had become rebellious and outrageous in the last month.

B. She looked so prim and proper in her fine embroidered, blue-and-white-striped blouse with the high neck.

C. After more telegrams, Mother found that Lillie was the only one of the three men still searching for buffalo to add to his herd.

D. Her long pleated skirt draped well below her ankles as she sat reading the book she’d brought with her from home.


Which line from ―Windstorm‖ provides the MOST

detail about the setting?

F. And rolls it down a hill, G. The tattered town sighs with relief. H. The winter wind sprints up the street, I. The stubborn storm hunts for a friend.


The poem ―Safe‖ describes a conflict between F. two storms that clash at sea. G. a storm and people on a ship. H. a storm and the ocean waves. I. two people on a ship during a storm.

Benchmark LA.7.2.1.7 – locate and analyze author’s use of descriptive and figurative language in a variety of literary text ( 3 possible: 11, 25, 56)



Which sentence BEST contributes to the tone of

the passage?

A. Everyone knows that fish swim in water. B. The incredible animal that can do all of this is called

the mudskipper. C. Mudskippers are the body builders of the fish

world—they have bulging muscles in their fins. D. They can catapult themselves forward 20 inches at a

time!


Read the following lines from the poem. Round and round and round again The galloping gale gusts Until at last the wind wears out And settles down to sleep.

Which literary device does the poet use in the

lines above?

A. irony, describing behaviors from the wind that are the opposite of what is expected

B. alliteration, emphasizing the movement of the wind through repetition of sounds

C. hyperbole, exaggerating the movements of the wind D. simile, comparing the wind to a wild animal


In the context of the article, the kite, Union, is a symbol of

F. Oscar Fisk’s idea. G. Charles Ellet’s goal. H. Homan Walsh’s effort. I. Ben Franklin’s creativity.

Benchmark LA.7.2.2.1 – locate, use, and analyze specific information from organizational text features ( 4 possible: 19, 33, 34, 35)



How does the photograph aid the reader’s

understanding of the passage?

A. It indicates Schulz’s work location. B. It highlights one of Schulz’s famous characters. C. It draws attention to Schulz’s work at Timeless

Topix.



D. It emphasizes Schulz’s relationship with editors at Timeless Topix.


The photograph from the passage depicts the A. cause of hot spring terraces. B. formation of canyons and waterfalls. C. effect of underground water pressure. D. progression of hot pools to mud cauldrons.


Which sentence BEST describes the photograph

at the beginning of the passage?

F. Hot water gurgles up out of the ground where you least expect it, smelling like rotten eggs and spilling across oddly colored rocks.

G. There are hot pools, mud cauldrons, paint pots, hot spring terraces, fumaroles or steam vents, and, of course, geysers.

H. Water seeps down through the earth until it comes into contact with hot rocks far below the surface.

I. Some geysers spew boiling water and steam a hundred feet or more into the air.


Which sentence BEST describes the diagram at

the end of the passage?

A. Yellowstone holds fascination for geologists and photographers.

B. Here is how a geyser works. C. The rocks heat the water until it is under such

pressure that it inevitably bursts to the surface. D. Every geyser is different.

Category 4 – Informational Text / Research Process

Benchmark LA.7.6.1.1 – explain how text features aid the reader’s understanding ( 5 possible: 39, 40, 41, 42, 50)



The jawbone described in the sample source card

is a

A. dish. B. drawing. C. painting. D. tool.


The number on the sample source card means

that this is

F. the third item found by the interviewer team, and it is an artifact.

G. the sixth item found by the writer/editor team, and it is an artifact.

H. the third item found by the investigator team, and it is a document.

I. the sixth item found by the investigator team, and it is a document.


According to the chart entitled ―Exploration

Teams,‖ which team is responsible for displaying

items that describe the history and culture of the

Black Elk Lake region?

A. Designers/Graphic Artists B. Interviewers C. Investigators D. Writers/Editors


Why did the author include subheadings in the

article?

F. to separate detailed information into parts G. to clarify the purpose and goal of the project H. to define the various responsibilities of the teams I. to call attention to the procedures of gathering



information


Which text feature could be added to strengthen

the reader’s understanding of the passage title?

F. photographs of an ornithologist at work G. a chart with details about various eggs in the

collection H. a map of the location of the egg collection in the

museum I. subheadings related to bird species development on

the planet

Benchmark LA.7.6.2.2 – assess, organize, and check the validity and reliability of information ( 5 possible: 4, 12, 13, 20, 21)


Read the sentences from ―Buffalo Gal.‖ And Texas . . . what was there in Texas? It was nothing but dust and wide open spaces and outlaws and little cow towns.

According to the excerpt, in 1904 Texas was

F. mostly modern. G. slowly developing. H. largely populated by families. I. full of extremely friendly people.


People who read this article will learn F. how mudskippers move. G. how long mudskippers live. H. which creatures prey on mudskippers. I. when mudskippers were first discovered.


Which sentence supports the idea that being able

to climb is a valuable ability?

A. The incredible animal that can do all of this is called the mudskipper.

B. They can use their muscular bodies to propel them in a variety of ways.

C. They use their strong front fins like crutches to hop along mud flats or a water surface.

D. This skill is especially useful when they are hunting for dinner like insects and spiders.


Which statement BEST supports the idea that

Charles would become a successful cartoonist?

F. He learns to write his ABCs before he enters kindergarten.

G. At the age of four, he is given a small chalkboard to write on.

H. At the age of seventeen, he successfully completes high school.

I. He draws comics all over his notebooks and his friends’ notebooks.


The author of the article includes information

about Schulz’s childhood to emphasize his

A. passion for drawing. B. ability to entertain others. C. formal training as an artist. D. relationships with his peers.

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