2. Grade 4 / Reading April

3. A:B: everyone cheeredreached for #1 Everyone cheered as Angela reached for the microphone. Jessica sat anxiously in her seat --- she couldn’t wait to hear her sister perform on stage! Which words help the reader know what anxiously means? C:D: perform on stagecouldn’t wait

5. A:B: curioustired #2 The fox walked slowly with his tail between his legs. His body hurt where he had been hit by the farmer. He was in no mood to see anyone now! The reader can tell that the fox feels --- C:D: exciteddisappointed

6. tired

7. A:B: Tell his favorite joke. Hide in the bathroom. #3 Today was Jesse’s big day. His parents had always said he was funny, but he had never believed them. Today after recess, kids in his class were telling jokes. Jesse had never told jokes in front of anyone before. “I’ll just imagine everyone in the audience is my dad,” he said. What will Jesse probably do next? C:D: Go to the cafeteria.Draw a picture.

8. Tell his favorite joke.

9. A:B: have done something before are involved in the event #4 Mindy could hardly wait for this year’s Town Race. During the Town Race, runners would run to six places in town. When the whistle blew, participants would first run to the library where they would find a slip of paper that directed them to the next site. In this passage, the word participants means people who --- C:D: are not interested are laughing at someone

10. are involved in the event

11. A:B: He played a game of checkers. He went fishing. C:D: Jack built a fire. Jack ran back home for a flashlight. Jack saw a small cave. He hiked to the entrance of the cave. Feeling nice and warm, he fell asleep. Which idea belongs in the empty box? #5

12. Jack built a fire.

13. A:B: jealoussilly C:D: boredunselfish Cinderella Which idea belongs in the empty circle? kind good lonely # 6

14. unselfish

15. A:B: Dave was a river guide. Billy was excited about the river- rafting trip. #7 Billy was going on a river-rafting trip. Parts of the trip were considered the most treacherous stretches of water in the United States. Its currents and underwater snags were only some of the dangerous aspects of the water, but Billy was not afraid. He was going with his friend Dave and Dave’s father, who was a river guide in Wyoming.They put on their life vests and climbed aboard. Billy was sure that it was going to be fun. Which of these best summarizes the story? C:D: The trip would be treacherous. Billy was afraid of river-rafting.

16. Billy was excited about the river-rafting trip.

17. A:B: was afraid of losing the game had not warmed up before the game #8 The score was tied in the bottom of the ninth, but the other team’s best batter was at the plate. Just thinking about it made Marcie nervous. Crack! The ball flew high into the air and headed for Marcie in right field. Marcie looked up, but the sun blinded her. She dropped the ball. “Way to go, Marcie,” her teammates jeered. Keesha spoke up. “You know the sun made it impossible to see that ball. If we all play better, we’ll win next time.” Marcie smiled. Marcie was nervous because she ----- C:D: didn’t know how to play baseball was not very good at catching balls

18. was afraid of losing the game

19. A:B: A Good PetYour Favorite Book #9 C:D: A Real FriendThe News on TV fun to be with loyaltruthful What idea belongs in the empty box?

20. A Real Friend

21. A:B: Barbara will feel better if they plant new trees. The elm trees belong to the city. #10 “Dad, must all the trees be cut down?” Barbara asked. Her father had just finished explaining why the trees would be cut down. They were all elm trees and had Dutch elm disease. The disease would spread to all the other trees in the city if the diseased trees were not removed. “Unfortunately, nothing can be done to save them,” her father said. “May we’ll feel better if we plant some new trees,” Barbara suggested brightly. Which is an OPINION in this passage? C:D: The infected trees will make the other trees sick. The trees are elm trees.

22. Barbara will feel better if they plant new trees.

23. A:B: wanted to make lots of money was courageous #11 Jackie Robinson had to decide whether to stay in the Negro Leagues or move to the Majors. The Negro Leagues were friendly and familiar. Jackie and the fans liked each other, and he was respected for his skill. But Jackie didn’t choose the Negro Leagues, the color of his skin did. In the Major Leagues, Jackie would make more money. But many fans and teammates would dislike him on sight and treat him unfairly. He decided to join the Majors. It would open the door for other Negro players. The reader can tell that Jackie Robinson -- C:D: was unfriendly wanted to become famous

24. was courageous

25. A:B: The prince needs more toys. The prince found a whistle. #12 Once there was a prince who was always bored. He had so many toys that he didn’t know which one to play with first, so he didn’t both with any of them. One day he found a small tin whistle. By moving his fingers along it, he could play pretty tunes. The prince had never heard music before and was enchanted by it. Day after day, he made up new songs. His mother the Queen said, “You no longer seem bored.” “How could I be with such a whistle?” he said. What is the main problem in this story? C:D: The prince wants to get married. The prince is bored.

27. A:B: lives in a palace goes to a regular school C:D: likes to play with friends has expensive clothes and belongings Royal Child Ordinary Child ___________ What idea belongs in the empty space in the diagram? has servants to do chores does own chores Both #13

28. likes to play with friends

29. A:B: at schoolIn the driveway #14 Carlos stomped the snow off his boots. He was hot and frustrated. He came into the kitchen, tossed his hat onto the chair, and started removing his boots. His Aunt Teri finished pouring a cup of coffee and asked, “Is something bothering you?” “I’m already exhausted from shoveling snow, and I just started half an hour ago! I was suppose to walk to the movies to meet Doug, but now I’ll never arrive there in time.” “Well, put your boots back on and I’ll drive you to town. You can finish shoveling after the movie,” said Aunt Teri. This story takes place --- C:D: in the kitchenat the movies

30. in the kitchen

31. A:B: explain how to hunt whales compare two different groups of people involved with whales #15 Many countries still allow whaling, which is the practice of hunting and killing whales. But the members of Greenpeace are working to stop it. Like the whaling industry, Greenpeace owns many ships, and both groups have expert sailors. Whalers say whaling is important for many reasons. For example,whale meat is still eaten in some countries, although Greenpeace members feel that it is not necessary to eat whales. Whalers say they can make a living only by living by hunting whales. However, Greenpeace believes whalers could find other jobs. The most likely reason the author wrote this article was to --- C:D: convince people to stop hunting whales tell you how to make a living by being a whaler

32. compare two different groups of people involved with whales

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