Name______________________________________________ First Quarter

FIFTH GRADE

READINGCOMMON ASSESSMENT

KEY

FIRST QUARTER

1

Read the following poem and answer the questions

HABITSA habit is a sticky thingMuch good or evil it can bringIt binds a victim holds him fastAnd keeps him in a vise-like grasp

Bad habits grow with extra speedMuch like a healthy growing weedThe roots grow deep the stem grows stout How difficult to pull it out

Good habits are a little slowThey need a lot of care to growIf tended well they grow more fairThan any bloom a plant can bear

Good habits help us all through lifeBad habits bring us pain and strifeOur habits whether right or wrongEach day will grow more firm and strong

1 What is the theme of the poem

To practice good habits because they will help us through life

2 Based on the poem how does the author feel about habits Support your answer with evidence from the text

The author feels that good habits are what we need in life to help us ldquogrow more firm and strongrdquo but bad habits ldquobring us pain and striferdquo leading us to wrong

2

3 In the following stanza the author uses a simile to compare what two subjects

Bad habits grow with extra speedMuch like a healthy growing weedThe roots grow deep the stem grows stout How difficult to pull it out

Bad habits and weeds are being compared because they are both things that we do not want in our life

4 Summarize the poem on the lines below The poem ldquoHabitsrdquo entertains us with a rhyme about how good habits are what we need in life and bad habits we need to break It takes a long time to develop a good habit but bad habits grow with speed In order to be successful in life we need to break our bad habits and try to grow our good ones

5 Which of these is closest to the meaning of the phrase ldquovise-like grasprdquoa Firm hold b weak spiritc happy thoughts d exhausted

6 According to the poem what is the main similarity between good and bad habits Please support your answer with evidence from the text No matter if our habits are good or bad ldquo each day they will grow firm and strongrdquo

3

4

7 Name two problems the people of long ago had in the beginning How did they solve it Fill in the chart

Problem Solution

The people grew hungry and diedThe crow taught the people how to plant and how to save maize and beans for next season to plant

There was not enough food through the winter

The crow told them how to store food from a bean and maize

8 The author uses figurative language in the form of a simile to describe how a hot the summer isb hungry the people arec black the crow is d thick the snow is

9 The author wrote this storya to entertain the reader with a story of how the crow helped the Woodland

Indiansb to persuade the children to eat maize and beansc to inform the reader about a real event that happened to the Woodland Indiansd to describe how to plant maize and bean

10 Please provide an example in which the author uses personification in the story A wise crow spoke to the tribe and taught them how to plant food for the winter

11 What genre is this storya dramab fairytale c legend d fable

5

12 Is the following statement a fact or an opinion ldquoIn the warm summer months they picked berries from bushes and in the fall they gathered nuts to eatrdquo Fact

13 You know that the Great Father is wise because he a plants food for his peopleb makes his people work very hard for their foodc educates his people so they wonrsquot ever be hungry again d has a crow that talks

Rubric

Multiple Choice (1 point)

Short Constructed Response (2 points)2 points- Answers question and provides details from text to support it 1 point- Answers the question but does not provide details to support it 0 points- Does not answer question andor demonstrates no understanding of concept

Medium Constructed Response (3 points)3 points- Answer questions above and beyond and provides several details to support it 2 points- Answers questions and provides few details to support it 1 point- Answers the question but does not provide details to support it 0 points- Does not answer question andor demonstrates no understanding of concept

6

Expository Writing RubricCategories 4 3 2 1

Planning Effective detailed plan uses words phrases

Complete plan uses words phrases

Incomplete plan OR plan resembles a draft

Required plan is disorganized or extremely incomplete

Ideas Organization

Meets ALL requirements of promptassignment Fully focuses on topic Includes relevant information An inviting introduction elaborate body effective conclusion Provides big ideas and specific elaborate supporting details Clear sequence using sophisticated transitional wordsphrases as needed

Meets MOST requirements of prompt assignment

Mostly focuses on topic Includes mostly relevant information

A recognizable introduction body and conclusion Provides big ideas with some supporting details Transitions between ideas varied and effective

Meets SOME requirements of prompt assignment Addresses a broader topic OR focuses on trivial points Provides sketchy information lists repetitive Abrupt beginning end body not developed Big ideas weak support not obvious or repetitive Transition obvious or overused (first second next)

No requirements met Severely digresses from topic Information irrelevant No organization evident random No clear big ideas or support No transitions connecting ideas

Word Choice Voice

Highly engaging paper Accurate precise natural sounding vocabulary takes risks Active precise verbs that paint pictures Uses figurative language sensory details imagery effectively Fluent easy to read Effective variety of sentences beginnings structures lengths Writerrsquos voice shines throughout paper

Mostly engaging paper

Accurate general vocabulary attempts some interesting words Mixes activepassive verbs

Some figurative language sensory details Generally fluent with occasional choppiness Some variety in sentences beginnings structure lengths

Writerrsquos voice evident in some places

Difficult to engage Obvious vocabulary may be repetitive Mostly passive verbs (is has goes) Familiar vocabulary phrases Rambling or choppy sentences run-ons Many sentences begin the same way little varied in structure Little evidence of writerrsquos voice

No engagement Incorrect vocabulary boring or not age appropriate Passive repetitive (is is is) Vague language Hard to follow makes no sense No evidence of voice

Conventions Presentation

No errors

Presentation Perfect special (typed)

Very few errors

Very readable neat

Errors occasionally impede meaning

Error-laden making meaning impossible Illegible

7

Readable but sloppy

Name______________________________________________ First Quarter

FIFTH GRADE

WRITING AND GRAMMAR

COMMON ASSESSMENTKEY

FIRST QUARTER8

PLANNINGUse this page to plan your writing to help you organize your writing You will receive credit for planning your writing

Use this portion for your planning

Writerrsquos ChecklistDoes your writing have all of the following

1048709 words that are capitalized correctly 1048709 paragraphs that are indented1048709 words that make your writing interesting and fun to read 1048709 words that are spelled correctly 1048709 punctuation marks that are used correctly

9

Directions Suppose you had the opportunity to travel anywhere you wanted On the next page write a paragraph to explain where you would go and why

1048709 subjects and verbs that agree 1048709 modifiers that are used correctly

________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

10

1 Blaine compliments the teacher in the hopes of getting good grades The rest of the class is _________by this behavior

Which of the following words suggests that the class is fed up with Blainersquos behaviorb disgusted c bewilderedd distressede crushed

2 What type of sentence is thisMy pet zombie likes to eat brainsa declarative b interrogativec exclamatoryd imperative

3 Find the sentence that has no capitalization errorsa Julius Ceasar ruled the roman empire until the was assassinated b Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman empire until he was assassinated c Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman Empire until he was assassinated d Julius ceasar ruled the roman empire until he was assassinated

4 Which contraction replaces the group of underlined wordsJulian and Charles put on winter coats because they are going outside today a theirb theyrsquore c theyrsquoeard thersquore

5 Which sentence is punctuated correctly a ldquoI cannot wait until my partyrdquo exclaimed Paloma b Danika asked Are you going to invite me to your partyrdquo

11

c A party with many people will be fun declared Tomasd Jamal replied ldquoIt sure will

6 Chose the correct word to complete this sentenceThe Colorado landscape is filled with mountains and _______________________a valliesb valleys c vallyesd valleyes

7 Read these sentences and then choose the word that best completes both sentencesMy sister will ________ her automotive at the lot by the schoolThe ________ was closed for the concert

a leave b take c park d gym

8 Choose a word that is a synonym for weepinga walkingb laughingc crying d mocking

9 Find the complete predicate in the following sentence Sam will be attending the award ceremonya will beb will be attendingc Sam will be attendingd will be attending the award ceremony

10 Choose a word that is a verb in the following sentenceMichael stayed at his friendrsquos house last night a lastb house

12

c hisd stayed

13

• Expository Writing Rubric

Read the following poem and answer the questions

HABITSA habit is a sticky thingMuch good or evil it can bringIt binds a victim holds him fastAnd keeps him in a vise-like grasp

Bad habits grow with extra speedMuch like a healthy growing weedThe roots grow deep the stem grows stout How difficult to pull it out

Good habits are a little slowThey need a lot of care to growIf tended well they grow more fairThan any bloom a plant can bear

Good habits help us all through lifeBad habits bring us pain and strifeOur habits whether right or wrongEach day will grow more firm and strong

1 What is the theme of the poem

To practice good habits because they will help us through life

2 Based on the poem how does the author feel about habits Support your answer with evidence from the text

The author feels that good habits are what we need in life to help us ldquogrow more firm and strongrdquo but bad habits ldquobring us pain and striferdquo leading us to wrong

2

3 In the following stanza the author uses a simile to compare what two subjects

Bad habits grow with extra speedMuch like a healthy growing weedThe roots grow deep the stem grows stout How difficult to pull it out

Bad habits and weeds are being compared because they are both things that we do not want in our life

4 Summarize the poem on the lines below The poem ldquoHabitsrdquo entertains us with a rhyme about how good habits are what we need in life and bad habits we need to break It takes a long time to develop a good habit but bad habits grow with speed In order to be successful in life we need to break our bad habits and try to grow our good ones

5 Which of these is closest to the meaning of the phrase ldquovise-like grasprdquoa Firm hold b weak spiritc happy thoughts d exhausted

6 According to the poem what is the main similarity between good and bad habits Please support your answer with evidence from the text No matter if our habits are good or bad ldquo each day they will grow firm and strongrdquo

3

4

7 Name two problems the people of long ago had in the beginning How did they solve it Fill in the chart

Problem Solution

The people grew hungry and diedThe crow taught the people how to plant and how to save maize and beans for next season to plant

There was not enough food through the winter

The crow told them how to store food from a bean and maize

8 The author uses figurative language in the form of a simile to describe how a hot the summer isb hungry the people arec black the crow is d thick the snow is

9 The author wrote this storya to entertain the reader with a story of how the crow helped the Woodland

Indiansb to persuade the children to eat maize and beansc to inform the reader about a real event that happened to the Woodland Indiansd to describe how to plant maize and bean

10 Please provide an example in which the author uses personification in the story A wise crow spoke to the tribe and taught them how to plant food for the winter

11 What genre is this storya dramab fairytale c legend d fable

5

12 Is the following statement a fact or an opinion ldquoIn the warm summer months they picked berries from bushes and in the fall they gathered nuts to eatrdquo Fact

13 You know that the Great Father is wise because he a plants food for his peopleb makes his people work very hard for their foodc educates his people so they wonrsquot ever be hungry again d has a crow that talks

Rubric

Multiple Choice (1 point)

Short Constructed Response (2 points)2 points- Answers question and provides details from text to support it 1 point- Answers the question but does not provide details to support it 0 points- Does not answer question andor demonstrates no understanding of concept

Medium Constructed Response (3 points)3 points- Answer questions above and beyond and provides several details to support it 2 points- Answers questions and provides few details to support it 1 point- Answers the question but does not provide details to support it 0 points- Does not answer question andor demonstrates no understanding of concept

6

Expository Writing RubricCategories 4 3 2 1

Planning Effective detailed plan uses words phrases

Complete plan uses words phrases

Incomplete plan OR plan resembles a draft

Required plan is disorganized or extremely incomplete

Ideas Organization

Meets ALL requirements of promptassignment Fully focuses on topic Includes relevant information An inviting introduction elaborate body effective conclusion Provides big ideas and specific elaborate supporting details Clear sequence using sophisticated transitional wordsphrases as needed

Meets MOST requirements of prompt assignment

Mostly focuses on topic Includes mostly relevant information

A recognizable introduction body and conclusion Provides big ideas with some supporting details Transitions between ideas varied and effective

Meets SOME requirements of prompt assignment Addresses a broader topic OR focuses on trivial points Provides sketchy information lists repetitive Abrupt beginning end body not developed Big ideas weak support not obvious or repetitive Transition obvious or overused (first second next)

No requirements met Severely digresses from topic Information irrelevant No organization evident random No clear big ideas or support No transitions connecting ideas

Word Choice Voice

Highly engaging paper Accurate precise natural sounding vocabulary takes risks Active precise verbs that paint pictures Uses figurative language sensory details imagery effectively Fluent easy to read Effective variety of sentences beginnings structures lengths Writerrsquos voice shines throughout paper

Mostly engaging paper

Accurate general vocabulary attempts some interesting words Mixes activepassive verbs

Some figurative language sensory details Generally fluent with occasional choppiness Some variety in sentences beginnings structure lengths

Writerrsquos voice evident in some places

Difficult to engage Obvious vocabulary may be repetitive Mostly passive verbs (is has goes) Familiar vocabulary phrases Rambling or choppy sentences run-ons Many sentences begin the same way little varied in structure Little evidence of writerrsquos voice

No engagement Incorrect vocabulary boring or not age appropriate Passive repetitive (is is is) Vague language Hard to follow makes no sense No evidence of voice

Conventions Presentation

No errors

Presentation Perfect special (typed)

Very few errors

Very readable neat

Errors occasionally impede meaning

Error-laden making meaning impossible Illegible

7

Readable but sloppy

Name______________________________________________ First Quarter

FIFTH GRADE

WRITING AND GRAMMAR

COMMON ASSESSMENTKEY

FIRST QUARTER8

PLANNINGUse this page to plan your writing to help you organize your writing You will receive credit for planning your writing

Use this portion for your planning

Writerrsquos ChecklistDoes your writing have all of the following

1048709 words that are capitalized correctly 1048709 paragraphs that are indented1048709 words that make your writing interesting and fun to read 1048709 words that are spelled correctly 1048709 punctuation marks that are used correctly

9

Directions Suppose you had the opportunity to travel anywhere you wanted On the next page write a paragraph to explain where you would go and why

1048709 subjects and verbs that agree 1048709 modifiers that are used correctly

________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

10

1 Blaine compliments the teacher in the hopes of getting good grades The rest of the class is _________by this behavior

Which of the following words suggests that the class is fed up with Blainersquos behaviorb disgusted c bewilderedd distressede crushed

2 What type of sentence is thisMy pet zombie likes to eat brainsa declarative b interrogativec exclamatoryd imperative

3 Find the sentence that has no capitalization errorsa Julius Ceasar ruled the roman empire until the was assassinated b Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman empire until he was assassinated c Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman Empire until he was assassinated d Julius ceasar ruled the roman empire until he was assassinated

4 Which contraction replaces the group of underlined wordsJulian and Charles put on winter coats because they are going outside today a theirb theyrsquore c theyrsquoeard thersquore

5 Which sentence is punctuated correctly a ldquoI cannot wait until my partyrdquo exclaimed Paloma b Danika asked Are you going to invite me to your partyrdquo

11

c A party with many people will be fun declared Tomasd Jamal replied ldquoIt sure will

6 Chose the correct word to complete this sentenceThe Colorado landscape is filled with mountains and _______________________a valliesb valleys c vallyesd valleyes

7 Read these sentences and then choose the word that best completes both sentencesMy sister will ________ her automotive at the lot by the schoolThe ________ was closed for the concert

a leave b take c park d gym

8 Choose a word that is a synonym for weepinga walkingb laughingc crying d mocking

9 Find the complete predicate in the following sentence Sam will be attending the award ceremonya will beb will be attendingc Sam will be attendingd will be attending the award ceremony

10 Choose a word that is a verb in the following sentenceMichael stayed at his friendrsquos house last night a lastb house

12

c hisd stayed

13

• Expository Writing Rubric

3 In the following stanza the author uses a simile to compare what two subjects

Bad habits grow with extra speedMuch like a healthy growing weedThe roots grow deep the stem grows stout How difficult to pull it out

Bad habits and weeds are being compared because they are both things that we do not want in our life

4 Summarize the poem on the lines below The poem ldquoHabitsrdquo entertains us with a rhyme about how good habits are what we need in life and bad habits we need to break It takes a long time to develop a good habit but bad habits grow with speed In order to be successful in life we need to break our bad habits and try to grow our good ones

5 Which of these is closest to the meaning of the phrase ldquovise-like grasprdquoa Firm hold b weak spiritc happy thoughts d exhausted

6 According to the poem what is the main similarity between good and bad habits Please support your answer with evidence from the text No matter if our habits are good or bad ldquo each day they will grow firm and strongrdquo

3

4

7 Name two problems the people of long ago had in the beginning How did they solve it Fill in the chart

Problem Solution

The people grew hungry and diedThe crow taught the people how to plant and how to save maize and beans for next season to plant

There was not enough food through the winter

The crow told them how to store food from a bean and maize

8 The author uses figurative language in the form of a simile to describe how a hot the summer isb hungry the people arec black the crow is d thick the snow is

9 The author wrote this storya to entertain the reader with a story of how the crow helped the Woodland

Indiansb to persuade the children to eat maize and beansc to inform the reader about a real event that happened to the Woodland Indiansd to describe how to plant maize and bean

10 Please provide an example in which the author uses personification in the story A wise crow spoke to the tribe and taught them how to plant food for the winter

11 What genre is this storya dramab fairytale c legend d fable

5

12 Is the following statement a fact or an opinion ldquoIn the warm summer months they picked berries from bushes and in the fall they gathered nuts to eatrdquo Fact

13 You know that the Great Father is wise because he a plants food for his peopleb makes his people work very hard for their foodc educates his people so they wonrsquot ever be hungry again d has a crow that talks

Rubric

Multiple Choice (1 point)

Short Constructed Response (2 points)2 points- Answers question and provides details from text to support it 1 point- Answers the question but does not provide details to support it 0 points- Does not answer question andor demonstrates no understanding of concept

Medium Constructed Response (3 points)3 points- Answer questions above and beyond and provides several details to support it 2 points- Answers questions and provides few details to support it 1 point- Answers the question but does not provide details to support it 0 points- Does not answer question andor demonstrates no understanding of concept

6

Expository Writing RubricCategories 4 3 2 1

Planning Effective detailed plan uses words phrases

Complete plan uses words phrases

Incomplete plan OR plan resembles a draft

Required plan is disorganized or extremely incomplete

Ideas Organization

Meets ALL requirements of promptassignment Fully focuses on topic Includes relevant information An inviting introduction elaborate body effective conclusion Provides big ideas and specific elaborate supporting details Clear sequence using sophisticated transitional wordsphrases as needed

Meets MOST requirements of prompt assignment

Mostly focuses on topic Includes mostly relevant information

A recognizable introduction body and conclusion Provides big ideas with some supporting details Transitions between ideas varied and effective

Meets SOME requirements of prompt assignment Addresses a broader topic OR focuses on trivial points Provides sketchy information lists repetitive Abrupt beginning end body not developed Big ideas weak support not obvious or repetitive Transition obvious or overused (first second next)

No requirements met Severely digresses from topic Information irrelevant No organization evident random No clear big ideas or support No transitions connecting ideas

Word Choice Voice

Highly engaging paper Accurate precise natural sounding vocabulary takes risks Active precise verbs that paint pictures Uses figurative language sensory details imagery effectively Fluent easy to read Effective variety of sentences beginnings structures lengths Writerrsquos voice shines throughout paper

Mostly engaging paper

Accurate general vocabulary attempts some interesting words Mixes activepassive verbs

Some figurative language sensory details Generally fluent with occasional choppiness Some variety in sentences beginnings structure lengths

Writerrsquos voice evident in some places

Difficult to engage Obvious vocabulary may be repetitive Mostly passive verbs (is has goes) Familiar vocabulary phrases Rambling or choppy sentences run-ons Many sentences begin the same way little varied in structure Little evidence of writerrsquos voice

No engagement Incorrect vocabulary boring or not age appropriate Passive repetitive (is is is) Vague language Hard to follow makes no sense No evidence of voice

Conventions Presentation

No errors

Presentation Perfect special (typed)

Very few errors

Very readable neat

Errors occasionally impede meaning

Error-laden making meaning impossible Illegible

7

Readable but sloppy

Name______________________________________________ First Quarter

FIFTH GRADE

WRITING AND GRAMMAR

COMMON ASSESSMENTKEY

FIRST QUARTER8

PLANNINGUse this page to plan your writing to help you organize your writing You will receive credit for planning your writing

Use this portion for your planning

Writerrsquos ChecklistDoes your writing have all of the following

1048709 words that are capitalized correctly 1048709 paragraphs that are indented1048709 words that make your writing interesting and fun to read 1048709 words that are spelled correctly 1048709 punctuation marks that are used correctly

9

Directions Suppose you had the opportunity to travel anywhere you wanted On the next page write a paragraph to explain where you would go and why

1048709 subjects and verbs that agree 1048709 modifiers that are used correctly

________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

10

1 Blaine compliments the teacher in the hopes of getting good grades The rest of the class is _________by this behavior

Which of the following words suggests that the class is fed up with Blainersquos behaviorb disgusted c bewilderedd distressede crushed

2 What type of sentence is thisMy pet zombie likes to eat brainsa declarative b interrogativec exclamatoryd imperative

3 Find the sentence that has no capitalization errorsa Julius Ceasar ruled the roman empire until the was assassinated b Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman empire until he was assassinated c Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman Empire until he was assassinated d Julius ceasar ruled the roman empire until he was assassinated

4 Which contraction replaces the group of underlined wordsJulian and Charles put on winter coats because they are going outside today a theirb theyrsquore c theyrsquoeard thersquore

5 Which sentence is punctuated correctly a ldquoI cannot wait until my partyrdquo exclaimed Paloma b Danika asked Are you going to invite me to your partyrdquo

11

c A party with many people will be fun declared Tomasd Jamal replied ldquoIt sure will

6 Chose the correct word to complete this sentenceThe Colorado landscape is filled with mountains and _______________________a valliesb valleys c vallyesd valleyes

7 Read these sentences and then choose the word that best completes both sentencesMy sister will ________ her automotive at the lot by the schoolThe ________ was closed for the concert

a leave b take c park d gym

8 Choose a word that is a synonym for weepinga walkingb laughingc crying d mocking

9 Find the complete predicate in the following sentence Sam will be attending the award ceremonya will beb will be attendingc Sam will be attendingd will be attending the award ceremony

10 Choose a word that is a verb in the following sentenceMichael stayed at his friendrsquos house last night a lastb house

12

c hisd stayed

13

• Expository Writing Rubric

4

7 Name two problems the people of long ago had in the beginning How did they solve it Fill in the chart

Problem Solution

The people grew hungry and diedThe crow taught the people how to plant and how to save maize and beans for next season to plant

There was not enough food through the winter

The crow told them how to store food from a bean and maize

8 The author uses figurative language in the form of a simile to describe how a hot the summer isb hungry the people arec black the crow is d thick the snow is

9 The author wrote this storya to entertain the reader with a story of how the crow helped the Woodland

Indiansb to persuade the children to eat maize and beansc to inform the reader about a real event that happened to the Woodland Indiansd to describe how to plant maize and bean

10 Please provide an example in which the author uses personification in the story A wise crow spoke to the tribe and taught them how to plant food for the winter

11 What genre is this storya dramab fairytale c legend d fable

5

12 Is the following statement a fact or an opinion ldquoIn the warm summer months they picked berries from bushes and in the fall they gathered nuts to eatrdquo Fact

13 You know that the Great Father is wise because he a plants food for his peopleb makes his people work very hard for their foodc educates his people so they wonrsquot ever be hungry again d has a crow that talks

Rubric

Multiple Choice (1 point)

Short Constructed Response (2 points)2 points- Answers question and provides details from text to support it 1 point- Answers the question but does not provide details to support it 0 points- Does not answer question andor demonstrates no understanding of concept

Medium Constructed Response (3 points)3 points- Answer questions above and beyond and provides several details to support it 2 points- Answers questions and provides few details to support it 1 point- Answers the question but does not provide details to support it 0 points- Does not answer question andor demonstrates no understanding of concept

6

Expository Writing RubricCategories 4 3 2 1

Planning Effective detailed plan uses words phrases

Complete plan uses words phrases

Incomplete plan OR plan resembles a draft

Required plan is disorganized or extremely incomplete

Ideas Organization

Meets ALL requirements of promptassignment Fully focuses on topic Includes relevant information An inviting introduction elaborate body effective conclusion Provides big ideas and specific elaborate supporting details Clear sequence using sophisticated transitional wordsphrases as needed

Meets MOST requirements of prompt assignment

Mostly focuses on topic Includes mostly relevant information

A recognizable introduction body and conclusion Provides big ideas with some supporting details Transitions between ideas varied and effective

Meets SOME requirements of prompt assignment Addresses a broader topic OR focuses on trivial points Provides sketchy information lists repetitive Abrupt beginning end body not developed Big ideas weak support not obvious or repetitive Transition obvious or overused (first second next)

No requirements met Severely digresses from topic Information irrelevant No organization evident random No clear big ideas or support No transitions connecting ideas

Word Choice Voice

Highly engaging paper Accurate precise natural sounding vocabulary takes risks Active precise verbs that paint pictures Uses figurative language sensory details imagery effectively Fluent easy to read Effective variety of sentences beginnings structures lengths Writerrsquos voice shines throughout paper

Mostly engaging paper

Accurate general vocabulary attempts some interesting words Mixes activepassive verbs

Some figurative language sensory details Generally fluent with occasional choppiness Some variety in sentences beginnings structure lengths

Writerrsquos voice evident in some places

Difficult to engage Obvious vocabulary may be repetitive Mostly passive verbs (is has goes) Familiar vocabulary phrases Rambling or choppy sentences run-ons Many sentences begin the same way little varied in structure Little evidence of writerrsquos voice

No engagement Incorrect vocabulary boring or not age appropriate Passive repetitive (is is is) Vague language Hard to follow makes no sense No evidence of voice

Conventions Presentation

No errors

Presentation Perfect special (typed)

Very few errors

Very readable neat

Errors occasionally impede meaning

Error-laden making meaning impossible Illegible

7

Readable but sloppy

Name______________________________________________ First Quarter

FIFTH GRADE

WRITING AND GRAMMAR

COMMON ASSESSMENTKEY

FIRST QUARTER8

PLANNINGUse this page to plan your writing to help you organize your writing You will receive credit for planning your writing

Use this portion for your planning

Writerrsquos ChecklistDoes your writing have all of the following

1048709 words that are capitalized correctly 1048709 paragraphs that are indented1048709 words that make your writing interesting and fun to read 1048709 words that are spelled correctly 1048709 punctuation marks that are used correctly

9

Directions Suppose you had the opportunity to travel anywhere you wanted On the next page write a paragraph to explain where you would go and why

1048709 subjects and verbs that agree 1048709 modifiers that are used correctly

________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

10

1 Blaine compliments the teacher in the hopes of getting good grades The rest of the class is _________by this behavior

Which of the following words suggests that the class is fed up with Blainersquos behaviorb disgusted c bewilderedd distressede crushed

2 What type of sentence is thisMy pet zombie likes to eat brainsa declarative b interrogativec exclamatoryd imperative

3 Find the sentence that has no capitalization errorsa Julius Ceasar ruled the roman empire until the was assassinated b Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman empire until he was assassinated c Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman Empire until he was assassinated d Julius ceasar ruled the roman empire until he was assassinated

4 Which contraction replaces the group of underlined wordsJulian and Charles put on winter coats because they are going outside today a theirb theyrsquore c theyrsquoeard thersquore

5 Which sentence is punctuated correctly a ldquoI cannot wait until my partyrdquo exclaimed Paloma b Danika asked Are you going to invite me to your partyrdquo

11

c A party with many people will be fun declared Tomasd Jamal replied ldquoIt sure will

6 Chose the correct word to complete this sentenceThe Colorado landscape is filled with mountains and _______________________a valliesb valleys c vallyesd valleyes

7 Read these sentences and then choose the word that best completes both sentencesMy sister will ________ her automotive at the lot by the schoolThe ________ was closed for the concert

a leave b take c park d gym

8 Choose a word that is a synonym for weepinga walkingb laughingc crying d mocking

9 Find the complete predicate in the following sentence Sam will be attending the award ceremonya will beb will be attendingc Sam will be attendingd will be attending the award ceremony

10 Choose a word that is a verb in the following sentenceMichael stayed at his friendrsquos house last night a lastb house

12

c hisd stayed

13

• Expository Writing Rubric

7 Name two problems the people of long ago had in the beginning How did they solve it Fill in the chart

Problem Solution

The people grew hungry and diedThe crow taught the people how to plant and how to save maize and beans for next season to plant

There was not enough food through the winter

The crow told them how to store food from a bean and maize

8 The author uses figurative language in the form of a simile to describe how a hot the summer isb hungry the people arec black the crow is d thick the snow is

9 The author wrote this storya to entertain the reader with a story of how the crow helped the Woodland

Indiansb to persuade the children to eat maize and beansc to inform the reader about a real event that happened to the Woodland Indiansd to describe how to plant maize and bean

10 Please provide an example in which the author uses personification in the story A wise crow spoke to the tribe and taught them how to plant food for the winter

11 What genre is this storya dramab fairytale c legend d fable

5

12 Is the following statement a fact or an opinion ldquoIn the warm summer months they picked berries from bushes and in the fall they gathered nuts to eatrdquo Fact

13 You know that the Great Father is wise because he a plants food for his peopleb makes his people work very hard for their foodc educates his people so they wonrsquot ever be hungry again d has a crow that talks

Rubric

Multiple Choice (1 point)

Short Constructed Response (2 points)2 points- Answers question and provides details from text to support it 1 point- Answers the question but does not provide details to support it 0 points- Does not answer question andor demonstrates no understanding of concept

Medium Constructed Response (3 points)3 points- Answer questions above and beyond and provides several details to support it 2 points- Answers questions and provides few details to support it 1 point- Answers the question but does not provide details to support it 0 points- Does not answer question andor demonstrates no understanding of concept

6

Expository Writing RubricCategories 4 3 2 1

Planning Effective detailed plan uses words phrases

Complete plan uses words phrases

Incomplete plan OR plan resembles a draft

Required plan is disorganized or extremely incomplete

Ideas Organization

Meets ALL requirements of promptassignment Fully focuses on topic Includes relevant information An inviting introduction elaborate body effective conclusion Provides big ideas and specific elaborate supporting details Clear sequence using sophisticated transitional wordsphrases as needed

Meets MOST requirements of prompt assignment

Mostly focuses on topic Includes mostly relevant information

A recognizable introduction body and conclusion Provides big ideas with some supporting details Transitions between ideas varied and effective

Meets SOME requirements of prompt assignment Addresses a broader topic OR focuses on trivial points Provides sketchy information lists repetitive Abrupt beginning end body not developed Big ideas weak support not obvious or repetitive Transition obvious or overused (first second next)

No requirements met Severely digresses from topic Information irrelevant No organization evident random No clear big ideas or support No transitions connecting ideas

Word Choice Voice

Highly engaging paper Accurate precise natural sounding vocabulary takes risks Active precise verbs that paint pictures Uses figurative language sensory details imagery effectively Fluent easy to read Effective variety of sentences beginnings structures lengths Writerrsquos voice shines throughout paper

Mostly engaging paper

Accurate general vocabulary attempts some interesting words Mixes activepassive verbs

Some figurative language sensory details Generally fluent with occasional choppiness Some variety in sentences beginnings structure lengths

Writerrsquos voice evident in some places

Difficult to engage Obvious vocabulary may be repetitive Mostly passive verbs (is has goes) Familiar vocabulary phrases Rambling or choppy sentences run-ons Many sentences begin the same way little varied in structure Little evidence of writerrsquos voice

No engagement Incorrect vocabulary boring or not age appropriate Passive repetitive (is is is) Vague language Hard to follow makes no sense No evidence of voice

Conventions Presentation

No errors

Presentation Perfect special (typed)

Very few errors

Very readable neat

Errors occasionally impede meaning

Error-laden making meaning impossible Illegible

7

Readable but sloppy

Name______________________________________________ First Quarter

FIFTH GRADE

WRITING AND GRAMMAR

COMMON ASSESSMENTKEY

FIRST QUARTER8

PLANNINGUse this page to plan your writing to help you organize your writing You will receive credit for planning your writing

Use this portion for your planning

Writerrsquos ChecklistDoes your writing have all of the following

1048709 words that are capitalized correctly 1048709 paragraphs that are indented1048709 words that make your writing interesting and fun to read 1048709 words that are spelled correctly 1048709 punctuation marks that are used correctly

9

Directions Suppose you had the opportunity to travel anywhere you wanted On the next page write a paragraph to explain where you would go and why

1048709 subjects and verbs that agree 1048709 modifiers that are used correctly

________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

10

1 Blaine compliments the teacher in the hopes of getting good grades The rest of the class is _________by this behavior

Which of the following words suggests that the class is fed up with Blainersquos behaviorb disgusted c bewilderedd distressede crushed

2 What type of sentence is thisMy pet zombie likes to eat brainsa declarative b interrogativec exclamatoryd imperative

3 Find the sentence that has no capitalization errorsa Julius Ceasar ruled the roman empire until the was assassinated b Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman empire until he was assassinated c Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman Empire until he was assassinated d Julius ceasar ruled the roman empire until he was assassinated

4 Which contraction replaces the group of underlined wordsJulian and Charles put on winter coats because they are going outside today a theirb theyrsquore c theyrsquoeard thersquore

5 Which sentence is punctuated correctly a ldquoI cannot wait until my partyrdquo exclaimed Paloma b Danika asked Are you going to invite me to your partyrdquo

11

c A party with many people will be fun declared Tomasd Jamal replied ldquoIt sure will

6 Chose the correct word to complete this sentenceThe Colorado landscape is filled with mountains and _______________________a valliesb valleys c vallyesd valleyes

7 Read these sentences and then choose the word that best completes both sentencesMy sister will ________ her automotive at the lot by the schoolThe ________ was closed for the concert

a leave b take c park d gym

8 Choose a word that is a synonym for weepinga walkingb laughingc crying d mocking

9 Find the complete predicate in the following sentence Sam will be attending the award ceremonya will beb will be attendingc Sam will be attendingd will be attending the award ceremony

10 Choose a word that is a verb in the following sentenceMichael stayed at his friendrsquos house last night a lastb house

12

c hisd stayed

13

• Expository Writing Rubric

12 Is the following statement a fact or an opinion ldquoIn the warm summer months they picked berries from bushes and in the fall they gathered nuts to eatrdquo Fact

13 You know that the Great Father is wise because he a plants food for his peopleb makes his people work very hard for their foodc educates his people so they wonrsquot ever be hungry again d has a crow that talks

Rubric

Multiple Choice (1 point)

Short Constructed Response (2 points)2 points- Answers question and provides details from text to support it 1 point- Answers the question but does not provide details to support it 0 points- Does not answer question andor demonstrates no understanding of concept

Medium Constructed Response (3 points)3 points- Answer questions above and beyond and provides several details to support it 2 points- Answers questions and provides few details to support it 1 point- Answers the question but does not provide details to support it 0 points- Does not answer question andor demonstrates no understanding of concept

6

Expository Writing RubricCategories 4 3 2 1

Planning Effective detailed plan uses words phrases

Complete plan uses words phrases

Incomplete plan OR plan resembles a draft

Required plan is disorganized or extremely incomplete

Ideas Organization

Meets ALL requirements of promptassignment Fully focuses on topic Includes relevant information An inviting introduction elaborate body effective conclusion Provides big ideas and specific elaborate supporting details Clear sequence using sophisticated transitional wordsphrases as needed

Meets MOST requirements of prompt assignment

Mostly focuses on topic Includes mostly relevant information

A recognizable introduction body and conclusion Provides big ideas with some supporting details Transitions between ideas varied and effective

Meets SOME requirements of prompt assignment Addresses a broader topic OR focuses on trivial points Provides sketchy information lists repetitive Abrupt beginning end body not developed Big ideas weak support not obvious or repetitive Transition obvious or overused (first second next)

No requirements met Severely digresses from topic Information irrelevant No organization evident random No clear big ideas or support No transitions connecting ideas

Word Choice Voice

Highly engaging paper Accurate precise natural sounding vocabulary takes risks Active precise verbs that paint pictures Uses figurative language sensory details imagery effectively Fluent easy to read Effective variety of sentences beginnings structures lengths Writerrsquos voice shines throughout paper

Mostly engaging paper

Accurate general vocabulary attempts some interesting words Mixes activepassive verbs

Some figurative language sensory details Generally fluent with occasional choppiness Some variety in sentences beginnings structure lengths

Writerrsquos voice evident in some places

Difficult to engage Obvious vocabulary may be repetitive Mostly passive verbs (is has goes) Familiar vocabulary phrases Rambling or choppy sentences run-ons Many sentences begin the same way little varied in structure Little evidence of writerrsquos voice

No engagement Incorrect vocabulary boring or not age appropriate Passive repetitive (is is is) Vague language Hard to follow makes no sense No evidence of voice

Conventions Presentation

No errors

Presentation Perfect special (typed)

Very few errors

Very readable neat

Errors occasionally impede meaning

Error-laden making meaning impossible Illegible

7

Readable but sloppy

Name______________________________________________ First Quarter

FIFTH GRADE

WRITING AND GRAMMAR

COMMON ASSESSMENTKEY

FIRST QUARTER8

PLANNINGUse this page to plan your writing to help you organize your writing You will receive credit for planning your writing

Use this portion for your planning

Writerrsquos ChecklistDoes your writing have all of the following

1048709 words that are capitalized correctly 1048709 paragraphs that are indented1048709 words that make your writing interesting and fun to read 1048709 words that are spelled correctly 1048709 punctuation marks that are used correctly

9

Directions Suppose you had the opportunity to travel anywhere you wanted On the next page write a paragraph to explain where you would go and why

1048709 subjects and verbs that agree 1048709 modifiers that are used correctly

________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

10

1 Blaine compliments the teacher in the hopes of getting good grades The rest of the class is _________by this behavior

Which of the following words suggests that the class is fed up with Blainersquos behaviorb disgusted c bewilderedd distressede crushed

2 What type of sentence is thisMy pet zombie likes to eat brainsa declarative b interrogativec exclamatoryd imperative

3 Find the sentence that has no capitalization errorsa Julius Ceasar ruled the roman empire until the was assassinated b Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman empire until he was assassinated c Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman Empire until he was assassinated d Julius ceasar ruled the roman empire until he was assassinated

4 Which contraction replaces the group of underlined wordsJulian and Charles put on winter coats because they are going outside today a theirb theyrsquore c theyrsquoeard thersquore

5 Which sentence is punctuated correctly a ldquoI cannot wait until my partyrdquo exclaimed Paloma b Danika asked Are you going to invite me to your partyrdquo

11

c A party with many people will be fun declared Tomasd Jamal replied ldquoIt sure will

6 Chose the correct word to complete this sentenceThe Colorado landscape is filled with mountains and _______________________a valliesb valleys c vallyesd valleyes

7 Read these sentences and then choose the word that best completes both sentencesMy sister will ________ her automotive at the lot by the schoolThe ________ was closed for the concert

a leave b take c park d gym

8 Choose a word that is a synonym for weepinga walkingb laughingc crying d mocking

9 Find the complete predicate in the following sentence Sam will be attending the award ceremonya will beb will be attendingc Sam will be attendingd will be attending the award ceremony

10 Choose a word that is a verb in the following sentenceMichael stayed at his friendrsquos house last night a lastb house

12

c hisd stayed

13

• Expository Writing Rubric

Expository Writing RubricCategories 4 3 2 1

Planning Effective detailed plan uses words phrases

Complete plan uses words phrases

Incomplete plan OR plan resembles a draft

Required plan is disorganized or extremely incomplete

Ideas Organization

Meets ALL requirements of promptassignment Fully focuses on topic Includes relevant information An inviting introduction elaborate body effective conclusion Provides big ideas and specific elaborate supporting details Clear sequence using sophisticated transitional wordsphrases as needed

Meets MOST requirements of prompt assignment

Mostly focuses on topic Includes mostly relevant information

A recognizable introduction body and conclusion Provides big ideas with some supporting details Transitions between ideas varied and effective

Meets SOME requirements of prompt assignment Addresses a broader topic OR focuses on trivial points Provides sketchy information lists repetitive Abrupt beginning end body not developed Big ideas weak support not obvious or repetitive Transition obvious or overused (first second next)

No requirements met Severely digresses from topic Information irrelevant No organization evident random No clear big ideas or support No transitions connecting ideas

Word Choice Voice

Highly engaging paper Accurate precise natural sounding vocabulary takes risks Active precise verbs that paint pictures Uses figurative language sensory details imagery effectively Fluent easy to read Effective variety of sentences beginnings structures lengths Writerrsquos voice shines throughout paper

Mostly engaging paper

Accurate general vocabulary attempts some interesting words Mixes activepassive verbs

Some figurative language sensory details Generally fluent with occasional choppiness Some variety in sentences beginnings structure lengths

Writerrsquos voice evident in some places

Difficult to engage Obvious vocabulary may be repetitive Mostly passive verbs (is has goes) Familiar vocabulary phrases Rambling or choppy sentences run-ons Many sentences begin the same way little varied in structure Little evidence of writerrsquos voice

No engagement Incorrect vocabulary boring or not age appropriate Passive repetitive (is is is) Vague language Hard to follow makes no sense No evidence of voice

Conventions Presentation

No errors

Presentation Perfect special (typed)

Very few errors

Very readable neat

Errors occasionally impede meaning

Error-laden making meaning impossible Illegible

7

Readable but sloppy

Name______________________________________________ First Quarter

FIFTH GRADE

WRITING AND GRAMMAR

COMMON ASSESSMENTKEY

FIRST QUARTER8

PLANNINGUse this page to plan your writing to help you organize your writing You will receive credit for planning your writing

Use this portion for your planning

Writerrsquos ChecklistDoes your writing have all of the following

1048709 words that are capitalized correctly 1048709 paragraphs that are indented1048709 words that make your writing interesting and fun to read 1048709 words that are spelled correctly 1048709 punctuation marks that are used correctly

9

Directions Suppose you had the opportunity to travel anywhere you wanted On the next page write a paragraph to explain where you would go and why

1048709 subjects and verbs that agree 1048709 modifiers that are used correctly

________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

10

1 Blaine compliments the teacher in the hopes of getting good grades The rest of the class is _________by this behavior

Which of the following words suggests that the class is fed up with Blainersquos behaviorb disgusted c bewilderedd distressede crushed

2 What type of sentence is thisMy pet zombie likes to eat brainsa declarative b interrogativec exclamatoryd imperative

3 Find the sentence that has no capitalization errorsa Julius Ceasar ruled the roman empire until the was assassinated b Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman empire until he was assassinated c Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman Empire until he was assassinated d Julius ceasar ruled the roman empire until he was assassinated

4 Which contraction replaces the group of underlined wordsJulian and Charles put on winter coats because they are going outside today a theirb theyrsquore c theyrsquoeard thersquore

5 Which sentence is punctuated correctly a ldquoI cannot wait until my partyrdquo exclaimed Paloma b Danika asked Are you going to invite me to your partyrdquo

11

c A party with many people will be fun declared Tomasd Jamal replied ldquoIt sure will

6 Chose the correct word to complete this sentenceThe Colorado landscape is filled with mountains and _______________________a valliesb valleys c vallyesd valleyes

7 Read these sentences and then choose the word that best completes both sentencesMy sister will ________ her automotive at the lot by the schoolThe ________ was closed for the concert

a leave b take c park d gym

8 Choose a word that is a synonym for weepinga walkingb laughingc crying d mocking

9 Find the complete predicate in the following sentence Sam will be attending the award ceremonya will beb will be attendingc Sam will be attendingd will be attending the award ceremony

10 Choose a word that is a verb in the following sentenceMichael stayed at his friendrsquos house last night a lastb house

12

c hisd stayed

13

• Expository Writing Rubric

Readable but sloppy

Name______________________________________________ First Quarter

FIFTH GRADE

WRITING AND GRAMMAR

COMMON ASSESSMENTKEY

FIRST QUARTER8

PLANNINGUse this page to plan your writing to help you organize your writing You will receive credit for planning your writing

Use this portion for your planning

Writerrsquos ChecklistDoes your writing have all of the following

1048709 words that are capitalized correctly 1048709 paragraphs that are indented1048709 words that make your writing interesting and fun to read 1048709 words that are spelled correctly 1048709 punctuation marks that are used correctly

9

Directions Suppose you had the opportunity to travel anywhere you wanted On the next page write a paragraph to explain where you would go and why

1048709 subjects and verbs that agree 1048709 modifiers that are used correctly

________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

10

1 Blaine compliments the teacher in the hopes of getting good grades The rest of the class is _________by this behavior

Which of the following words suggests that the class is fed up with Blainersquos behaviorb disgusted c bewilderedd distressede crushed

2 What type of sentence is thisMy pet zombie likes to eat brainsa declarative b interrogativec exclamatoryd imperative

3 Find the sentence that has no capitalization errorsa Julius Ceasar ruled the roman empire until the was assassinated b Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman empire until he was assassinated c Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman Empire until he was assassinated d Julius ceasar ruled the roman empire until he was assassinated

4 Which contraction replaces the group of underlined wordsJulian and Charles put on winter coats because they are going outside today a theirb theyrsquore c theyrsquoeard thersquore

5 Which sentence is punctuated correctly a ldquoI cannot wait until my partyrdquo exclaimed Paloma b Danika asked Are you going to invite me to your partyrdquo

11

c A party with many people will be fun declared Tomasd Jamal replied ldquoIt sure will

6 Chose the correct word to complete this sentenceThe Colorado landscape is filled with mountains and _______________________a valliesb valleys c vallyesd valleyes

7 Read these sentences and then choose the word that best completes both sentencesMy sister will ________ her automotive at the lot by the schoolThe ________ was closed for the concert

a leave b take c park d gym

8 Choose a word that is a synonym for weepinga walkingb laughingc crying d mocking

9 Find the complete predicate in the following sentence Sam will be attending the award ceremonya will beb will be attendingc Sam will be attendingd will be attending the award ceremony

10 Choose a word that is a verb in the following sentenceMichael stayed at his friendrsquos house last night a lastb house

12

c hisd stayed

13

• Expository Writing Rubric

PLANNINGUse this page to plan your writing to help you organize your writing You will receive credit for planning your writing

Use this portion for your planning

Writerrsquos ChecklistDoes your writing have all of the following

1048709 words that are capitalized correctly 1048709 paragraphs that are indented1048709 words that make your writing interesting and fun to read 1048709 words that are spelled correctly 1048709 punctuation marks that are used correctly

9

Directions Suppose you had the opportunity to travel anywhere you wanted On the next page write a paragraph to explain where you would go and why

1048709 subjects and verbs that agree 1048709 modifiers that are used correctly

________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

10

1 Blaine compliments the teacher in the hopes of getting good grades The rest of the class is _________by this behavior

Which of the following words suggests that the class is fed up with Blainersquos behaviorb disgusted c bewilderedd distressede crushed

2 What type of sentence is thisMy pet zombie likes to eat brainsa declarative b interrogativec exclamatoryd imperative

3 Find the sentence that has no capitalization errorsa Julius Ceasar ruled the roman empire until the was assassinated b Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman empire until he was assassinated c Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman Empire until he was assassinated d Julius ceasar ruled the roman empire until he was assassinated

4 Which contraction replaces the group of underlined wordsJulian and Charles put on winter coats because they are going outside today a theirb theyrsquore c theyrsquoeard thersquore

5 Which sentence is punctuated correctly a ldquoI cannot wait until my partyrdquo exclaimed Paloma b Danika asked Are you going to invite me to your partyrdquo

11

c A party with many people will be fun declared Tomasd Jamal replied ldquoIt sure will

6 Chose the correct word to complete this sentenceThe Colorado landscape is filled with mountains and _______________________a valliesb valleys c vallyesd valleyes

7 Read these sentences and then choose the word that best completes both sentencesMy sister will ________ her automotive at the lot by the schoolThe ________ was closed for the concert

a leave b take c park d gym

8 Choose a word that is a synonym for weepinga walkingb laughingc crying d mocking

9 Find the complete predicate in the following sentence Sam will be attending the award ceremonya will beb will be attendingc Sam will be attendingd will be attending the award ceremony

10 Choose a word that is a verb in the following sentenceMichael stayed at his friendrsquos house last night a lastb house

12

c hisd stayed

13

• Expository Writing Rubric

1048709 subjects and verbs that agree 1048709 modifiers that are used correctly

________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

10

1 Blaine compliments the teacher in the hopes of getting good grades The rest of the class is _________by this behavior

Which of the following words suggests that the class is fed up with Blainersquos behaviorb disgusted c bewilderedd distressede crushed

2 What type of sentence is thisMy pet zombie likes to eat brainsa declarative b interrogativec exclamatoryd imperative

3 Find the sentence that has no capitalization errorsa Julius Ceasar ruled the roman empire until the was assassinated b Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman empire until he was assassinated c Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman Empire until he was assassinated d Julius ceasar ruled the roman empire until he was assassinated

4 Which contraction replaces the group of underlined wordsJulian and Charles put on winter coats because they are going outside today a theirb theyrsquore c theyrsquoeard thersquore

5 Which sentence is punctuated correctly a ldquoI cannot wait until my partyrdquo exclaimed Paloma b Danika asked Are you going to invite me to your partyrdquo

11

c A party with many people will be fun declared Tomasd Jamal replied ldquoIt sure will

6 Chose the correct word to complete this sentenceThe Colorado landscape is filled with mountains and _______________________a valliesb valleys c vallyesd valleyes

7 Read these sentences and then choose the word that best completes both sentencesMy sister will ________ her automotive at the lot by the schoolThe ________ was closed for the concert

a leave b take c park d gym

8 Choose a word that is a synonym for weepinga walkingb laughingc crying d mocking

9 Find the complete predicate in the following sentence Sam will be attending the award ceremonya will beb will be attendingc Sam will be attendingd will be attending the award ceremony

10 Choose a word that is a verb in the following sentenceMichael stayed at his friendrsquos house last night a lastb house

12

c hisd stayed

13

• Expository Writing Rubric

1 Blaine compliments the teacher in the hopes of getting good grades The rest of the class is _________by this behavior

Which of the following words suggests that the class is fed up with Blainersquos behaviorb disgusted c bewilderedd distressede crushed

2 What type of sentence is thisMy pet zombie likes to eat brainsa declarative b interrogativec exclamatoryd imperative

3 Find the sentence that has no capitalization errorsa Julius Ceasar ruled the roman empire until the was assassinated b Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman empire until he was assassinated c Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman Empire until he was assassinated d Julius ceasar ruled the roman empire until he was assassinated

4 Which contraction replaces the group of underlined wordsJulian and Charles put on winter coats because they are going outside today a theirb theyrsquore c theyrsquoeard thersquore

5 Which sentence is punctuated correctly a ldquoI cannot wait until my partyrdquo exclaimed Paloma b Danika asked Are you going to invite me to your partyrdquo

11

c A party with many people will be fun declared Tomasd Jamal replied ldquoIt sure will

6 Chose the correct word to complete this sentenceThe Colorado landscape is filled with mountains and _______________________a valliesb valleys c vallyesd valleyes

7 Read these sentences and then choose the word that best completes both sentencesMy sister will ________ her automotive at the lot by the schoolThe ________ was closed for the concert

a leave b take c park d gym

8 Choose a word that is a synonym for weepinga walkingb laughingc crying d mocking

9 Find the complete predicate in the following sentence Sam will be attending the award ceremonya will beb will be attendingc Sam will be attendingd will be attending the award ceremony

10 Choose a word that is a verb in the following sentenceMichael stayed at his friendrsquos house last night a lastb house

12

c hisd stayed

13

• Expository Writing Rubric

c A party with many people will be fun declared Tomasd Jamal replied ldquoIt sure will

6 Chose the correct word to complete this sentenceThe Colorado landscape is filled with mountains and _______________________a valliesb valleys c vallyesd valleyes

7 Read these sentences and then choose the word that best completes both sentencesMy sister will ________ her automotive at the lot by the schoolThe ________ was closed for the concert

a leave b take c park d gym

8 Choose a word that is a synonym for weepinga walkingb laughingc crying d mocking

9 Find the complete predicate in the following sentence Sam will be attending the award ceremonya will beb will be attendingc Sam will be attendingd will be attending the award ceremony

10 Choose a word that is a verb in the following sentenceMichael stayed at his friendrsquos house last night a lastb house

12

c hisd stayed

13

• Expository Writing Rubric

c hisd stayed

13

• Expository Writing Rubric