1. Grade 3 Lets Make Apple Windows by Diane Ramsay

2. 1 What is most likely the authors purpose for writing the selection? Ο A. To show drawings of everyday items Ο B. To explain how to complete a simple project Ο C. To describe the appearance of a common fruit 1 What is most likely the authors purpose for writing the selection? Ο A. To show drawings of everyday items Ο B. To explain how to complete a simple project Ο C. To describe the appearance of a common fruit Analysis 10: Analyze authors purpose (including distinguishing between fact and opinion) and evaluate effectiveness for different audiences (Reading GLEs 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4)

3. 2 According to the selection, what are three steps, in order, that need to be completed after cutting a leaf out of green paper? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 2 According to the selection, what are three steps, in order, that need to be completed after cutting a leaf out of green paper? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Comprehension 5: Order steps, sequence, and/or events/process from the text (Reading GLE 2.2.1)

4. 2 A 2-point response provides three text-based steps, in order, that need to be completed after cutting a leaf out of green paper. Example: After cutting the leaf out of green paper, the leaf will need to be glued to the top of the apple. Dip seeds into the glue and place the seeds on the tissue paper. 1 A 1-point response provides two text-based steps, in order, that need to be completed after cutting a leaf out of green paper. OR Provides three text-based steps, not in order, that need to be completed after cutting a leaf out of green paper. Text-based steps may include, but are not limited to: A.Glue it to the top of the apple. B.Dip four or five apple seeds in glue. C.Place them on the tissue paper. D.Let dry. E.Hang your apple in the window to catch the sun. Text-based steps may include, but are not limited to: A.Glue it to the top of the apple. B.Dip four or five apple seeds in glue. C.Place them on the tissue paper. D.Let dry. E.Hang your apple in the window to catch the sun.

5. 2 According to the selection, what are three steps, in order, that need to be completed after cutting a leaf out of green paper? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ A. glue it on the appel. This response provides only one detail, which does not show order. 0 0

6. 2 According to the selection, what are three steps, in order, that need to be completed after cutting a leaf out of green paper? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ A. …and glue it to the top of your apple. This response mostly provides details that appear before the step "cutting a leaf out of green paper." Providing only one detail does not show order. 0 0

7. 2 According to the selection, what are three steps, in order, that need to be completed after cutting a leaf out of green paper? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ A....glue it to the top of your apple. D....let it dry. A....glue it to the top of your apple. D....let it dry. This response receives 1 point for partial credit for providing two details in order. The first detail is a repeat of the stem. 1 1

8. 2 According to the selection, what are three steps, in order, that need to be completed after cutting a leaf out of green paper? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ B. Dip some apple seeds in glue E. Hang the apple in the window. B. Dip some apple seeds in glue E. Hang the apple in the window. This response receives 1 point for partial credit for providing two details in order. The last detail is an extension of hanging the apple in the window. 1 1

9. 2 According to the selection, what are three steps, in order, that need to be completed after cutting a leaf out of green paper? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ B. …dip four or five seeds in glue. C. …place them on tissue paper. D. …let it dry B. …dip four or five seeds in glue. C. …place them on tissue paper. D. …let it dry This response provides three steps, in order. 2 2

10. 2 According to the selection, what are three steps, in order, that need to be completed after cutting a leaf out of green paper? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ A. …glue it to the top of your apple. B. …Dip four of five apple seeds in the glue… C. …place them on the tissue paper. D. …Let it dry. A. …glue it to the top of your apple. B. …Dip four of five apple seeds in the glue… C. …place them on the tissue paper. D. …Let it dry. This response provides three steps, in order. 2 2

11. 2 According to the selection, what are three steps, in order, that need to be completed after cutting a leaf out of green paper? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ D. …let it dry, E. …hang it up. D. …let it dry, E. …hang it up. This response provides two details in order. The first detail given in the response is inaccurate. 1 1

12. 3 Which sentence explains why the frames are the same shape? Ο A. The first frame is measured using a ruler. Ο B. The second frame is made by tracing the first frame. Ο C. The frames are made from the same type of construction paper. 3 Which sentence explains why the frames are the same shape? Ο A. The first frame is measured using a ruler. Ο B. The second frame is made by tracing the first frame. Ο C. The frames are made from the same type of construction paper. Analysis 8: Make connections (cause and effect) within a text (Reading GLE 2.3.1)

13. Cut a leaf out of green paper. Glue apple seeds to the tissue paper. Hang the apple in the window. 4 Read the chart below. Fill in the empty box with one detail from the selection to complete the order of events. 1A 1-point response will provide the following correct answer: Let the apple dry. Comprehension 5: Order steps, sequence, and/or events/process from the text (Reading GLE 2.2.1)

14. Cut a leaf out of green paper. Glue apple seeds to the tissue paper. Hang the apple in the window. 4 Read the chart below. Fill in the empty box with one detail from the selection to complete the order of events. A. Let the glue dry This response provides one detail in order. 1 1

15. Cut a leaf out of green paper. Glue apple seeds to the tissue paper. Hang the apple in the window. 4 Read the chart below. Fill in the empty box with one detail from the selection to complete the order of events. This response does not provide a detail in order.. 0 0

16. 4 Read the chart below. Fill in the empty box with one detail from the selection to complete the order of events. Cut a leaf out of green paper. Glue apple seeds to the tissue paper. squeeze a thin ribbon of glue around the edges of the two frames Hang the apple in the window. This response does not provide a detail in order. 0 0

17. 4 Read the chart below. Fill in the empty box with one detail from the selection to complete the order of events. Cut a leaf out of green paper. Glue apple seeds to the tissue paper. Hang the apple in the window. This response does not provide a detail in order. 0 0

18. Cut a leaf out of green paper. Glue apple seeds to the tissue paper. Hang the apple in the window. 4 Read the chart below. Fill in the empty box with one detail from the selection to complete the order of events. A. Let it dry This response provides one detail from the selection to complete the order of events. 1 1

19. 5 Which book might include this selection? Ο A. Crafts for Kids: Simple Projects to Complete at Home Ο B. Apple Facts: Interesting Information About a Popular Fruit Ο C. Fantastic Frames: Making Frames for Your Favorite Photos 5 Which book might include this selection? Ο A. Crafts for Kids: Simple Projects to Complete at Home Ο B. Apple Facts: Interesting Information About a Popular Fruit Ο C. Fantastic Frames: Making Frames for Your Favorite Photos Analysis 9: Analyze usefulness of resources (Reading GLEs 2.3.2, 3.1.1)

20. 6 Based on information in the selection, which sentence explains why many people may be able to see the apple frame? Ο A. The apple will have seeds hanging from it. Ο B. The apple will be hanging from a string. Ο C. The apple will be hanging in a window. 6 Based on information in the selection, which sentence explains why many people may be able to see the apple frame? Ο A. The apple will have seeds hanging from it. Ο B. The apple will be hanging from a string. Ο C. The apple will be hanging in a window. Comprehension 3: Make or confirm inferences or predictions based on the text (Reading GLE 2.1.5)