(This is not meant to be printed off and given as a test…this document is to give you ideas of how this standard might be assessed. Please use these as an example when you are developing your own formative assessments. Remember formative assessments are to be given throughout the teaching of a standard to help you guide your instruction based on students needs. A good formative assessment should have a mix of multiple choice as well as open ended.)
ELACC.5.L.4 Assessment Question Pool
Write a definition of the underlined word based on how it is used in
the sentence.
1. When a hurricane’s eye passes over you, the wind stops blowing.
Eye means:
.______________________________________________________
2. An eye will allow you to see your surroundings.
Eye means:
.______________________________________________________
3. Even during the worst of the storm, my mother maintained her image of calm.
Image means: _______________________________________________________
4. The postcard had an image of a very famous painting on it.
Image means:
___________________________________________________
5. A hurricane watch was issued, so we prepared to leave.
Watch means:
___________________________________________________
6. My watch stopped keeping time because the battery died.
Watch means: ____________________________________________________
Some think jets of gas called carbon dioxide caused them.
Jet /jĕt/ n. 1) a forceful stream 2) a type of airplane 3) a very deep color black
4) a type of coal
Which dictionary definition is used to define jets in the sentence above?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4
5. “The school bus was another unexpected problem.”
How does the prefix un– change the meaning of the word expected?
A. The prefix un– changes the meaning to not expected.
B. The prefix un– changes the meaning to expected again.
C. The prefix un– changes the meaning to expected before.
D. The prefix un– changes the meaning to over expected.
6. These diving mammals eat many different underwater animals, including sea urchins. Any large urchins that venture into near shore waters where the sea otters dive are quickly eaten.
What is the meaning of the word venture as used in the sentence above?
A. to swim lazily
B. to float noisily
C. to enter with risk
D. to continue with energy
7. A kelp forest slows ocean currents and makes waves smaller, creating pockets of calm water.
Shrimp-like animals flourish in this quiet water and feast on dead kelp
What does the word flourish mean as used in the sentence above?
A. grow well
B. seek warmth
C. become silent
D. avoid enemies
8. Right in front of me was a new dinosaur! The scientists were putting the bones together… There was a big metal structure all around it for the scientists to climb on.
What does the word structure mean?
A. frame
B. ladder
C. pile
D. sign
Read the selection, and then answer the questions that follow.
(1) It's a lazy Saturday. I'm happy just hanging out . . . doing nothing. Then my little brother runs into my room and announces, "We're going to the park!"
(2) "Have fun," I reply.
(3) "No! Get up and get ready!" he whines, and pulls my arm. "Dad said we're going to make a day of it . . . the whole family!"
(4) Dad drops us off by the park entrance and goes to park the car. I help Mom unload the picnic basket onto a table. She's packed a huge covered plate of sandwiches, a bowl of fruit, bags of chips, lots of cookies, and a gigantic pitcher of iced tea. Mom always makes extra "just in case . . . ," whatever that means!
(5) "Before we eat, will you help me fly my new kite?" pleads my brother. With a sigh, I take his hand and lead him to a good spot for flying kites. Soon the kite's airborne and looping through the sky! Suddenly, it's harder to spot because it floats behind a tree.
(6) "Is it lost forever?" asks my brother.
(7) "No, just hiding. There . . . see . . . it's back!" I chuckle as the kite pops back into view.
(8) "Dude!" I hear someone behind me say. "Just the guy I was looking for!" I turn to find Chris, one of my best friends.
(9) "I thought you went to visit your uncle this weekend!" I say.
(10) "No, he had to go away on business, so I'll catch him another time," Chris replies. "Nice kite," he adds, "but I was hoping to play ball today."
(11) "I'm in," I answer. "We're about to stop. My brother wants Dad to push him on a swing."
(12) So we find more friends to play ball. Suddenly, it's the last inning, the game is tied, and I'm at bat. I see Mom waving me to come for lunch, so there's nothing to do but hit a homer! I swing, hear the crack of the bat, and head for home plate. Then I invite the other kids to join us for lunch . . . knowing Mom had made extra! I guess this was the "just in case!"
1. What is the meaning of the word park as used in the first paragraph?
a. leave a car in a parking lot
b. sit down
c. an open, public area of land used for recreation
d. an arctic jacket
2. Which is NOT a meaning of plate as used in the story?
a. tray
b. dish
c. marker for a base
d. coat with metal
3. Which of the following words from paragraph 5 is a multiple-meaning word?
a. pleads
b. spot
c. kite
d. before
4. The meaning of back as used in paragraph 7 is
a. "a piece connected to the seat of a chair."
b. "the opposite of front."
c. "to return."
d. "to sponsor or give money to."
5. The last paragraph contains all these multiple-meaning words: play, ball, pitcher, tied, bat, swing, and head. Choose three of the words and write short sentences illustrating at least two meanings for each.