Lesson 13

W E E K LY T E S T S 1 3 . 1
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Test Record Form

Possible Criterion Student

TEST RECORD FORM
Score Score Score

Skills in Context: Cause and Effect, Target Vocabulary 10 8

Vocabulary: Target Vocabulary, Greek and Latin Word Parts spect,

10 8
struct, tele, vis

Comprehension: Cause and Effect, Selection Test 10 8

Decoding: Recognizing Common Word Parts 10 8

Language Arts: Regular Verbs 10 8

TOTAL 50 40

Total Student Score × 2 = %

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W E E K LY T E S T S 1 3 . 2
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Cause and Effect, Skills in Context

Target Vocabulary
Read the selection. Then read each question that follows the selection.
Decide which is the best answer to each question. Fill in the correct answers
on the Answer Document.

Hiking Journal
Malik travels across the country hiking. He writes about each of his hikes in
a journal. He has just finished hiking in the Enchanted Rock State Natural
Area near Fredericksburg, Texas. These are some entries from Malik’s
journal.

July 1

1 For many years I’ve heard about Enchanted Rock State Natural
Area in the Texas Hill Country. I never thought I’d travel to Texas to
hike. After all, I hike tall peaks and enjoy the view from what feels
like the top of the world. When I thought of Texas, I had a vision of flat
land. After my hike, I decided I was wrong.

2 As I drove on Ranch Road 965 and rounded a corner earlier this

morning, I saw Enchanted Rock. It was a huge pink dome rising above
the ground. Once I arrived at the state park’s office, I picked up some
literature and read about the history of Enchanted Rock. It is made
up of granite and is a batholith, or a large rock that forms under the
ground from cooled magma. Over time, Enchanted Rock has been
uncovered by erosion.

3 At the base of Enchanted Rock, I took a drink and checked my

backpack to make sure I had enough water for the hike. Next I put on
sunscreen. I knew the temperature would climb higher than ninety
degrees Fahrenheit by the end of my hike, and I did not want to be
dehydrated or sunburned. With a smile on my face, I set out on the
four-mile trail.

4 I noticed that there were several trees and grasses at the base. As
I continued my climb, I saw fewer trees. The granite rock was the star
feature.

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Skills in Context

5 At one point, a sound startled me. I turned to see a graceful deer

leaping over a prickly pear cactus. Along the way, there were several
large boulders. Many of them had children climbing on them. Today,
since it was just days before a holiday, there were many people climbing
Enchanted Rock. I certainly would not be stranded up here!

6 Within an hour, I’d made it to the top of the rock. Though it is only
425 feet high, the view was breathtaking! I felt peaceful. I must add
that the wind was fierce. When I let go of my hat to take more water
from my backpack, the wind ripped my hat off my head. Luckily, my
chinstrap kept it from blowing away!

7 I stayed at the top for about an hour, enjoying the view. Then I
headed west down the path. I was surprised to see what appeared to
be little islands filled with plants. I wondered how plants could grow
on the rock. I learned later that these islands are called vernal pools
or weather pits. Over time, the wind creates depressions in the rock.
Then water collects in the depressions, which allows plants to grow
in the harsh environment. Hikers are forbidden to disturb the plant
or animal life on Enchanted Rock in order to preserve these unique
features.

8 Back at the base, I couldn’t believe my hike was over. I wanted to

do it again. So I did. This time, I got a bird checklist and set out on a
different trail. As I looked for birds, I thought about what Enchanted
Rock would look like at night. I bet the stargazing would be incredible.
I wish I had planned to spend more time at Enchanted Rock. Until I
can return, I’ll remember the tranquil feeling of being at the top of the
Texas Hill Country.

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Skills in Context

1 The author did not expect to hike 4 Because it was going to be a hot day, the
Enchanted Rock because — author —

A he was afraid of heights F drove to Enchanted Rock

B it was too far for him to drive G hiked Enchanted Rock twice
C he knew it would be hot in Texas H took a lot of water on the hike
D he thought Texas did not have hills J took one hour to reach the summit

2 What does the word vision mean in 5 Which words in paragraph 5 help
paragraph 1 of the selection? the reader understand what graceful
means?
F Hill
G Island A At one point
H Image B a sound startled me
J Water C leaping over
D large boulders

3 According to the author, what effect did

erosion have on Enchanted Rock? 6 According to the author, why is the park
crowded?
A It formed granite.
B It uncovered the rock. F Children like hiking.
C It turned the rock pink. G There is little else to do in Texas.
D It grew plants in the rock. H It is close to the Fourth of July
holiday.
J People came to see rare birds and
plants.

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Skills in Context

7 Why does the author almost lose his 9 What does the author look for on his
hat? second hike?

A A bird takes it. A Stars

B The wind blows it. B Birds
C He leaves it in the car. C Plants
D He takes it off at the top of the rock. D Children

8 What does the author see on his way 10 What can the reader tell about Malik
down that surprises him? from what he has written in his
journal?
F Birds flying in the sky
G Animals running around F He wishes he lived in Texas.
H Plants growing on the rock G He enjoyed hiking Enchanted Rock.
J Children playing on boulders H He wants to teach others how to
hike.
J He will not return to Enchanted
Rock.

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Target Vocabulary, Vocabulary

Greek and Latin Word Parts

spect, struct, tele, vis
Use what you know about the target vocabulary and Greek and Latin word
parts to answer questions 1–10. Fill in the correct answers on the Answer
Document.

1 What does the word stranded mean in 3 What does the word alert mean in the
the sentence below? sentence below?

The fishermen were stranded in the Even though it was the middle of the
middle of the lake. night, I was alert when the phone rang.

A Unable to make a decision A Sleepy

B Unable to think or reason clearly B Aware
C Without means to reach a C Afraid
destination D Confused
D Lacking enough skill or ability to do
something
4 What does the word display mean in the
sentence below?
2 What does the word fractured mean in
The librarian will display the science
the sentence below?
fair projects in the library.
The high winds fractured the tree limb,
F Plan
and it fell to the ground.
G Build
F Hurt H Judge
G Broke J Exhibit
H Raised
J Moved

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Vocabulary

5 What does the word weariness mean in 8 What does the word telescope mean in
the sentence below? the sentence below?

On the third day, the hikers had Jimmy studied the moon through the
extreme weariness. telescope.

A Anger F Device used to take photographs

B Hunger G Device for making small objects
C Boredom appear larger
D Exhaustion H Device for making faraway objects
appear larger
J Device worn on the head to make
6 What does the word inspected mean in eyesight clearer
the sentence below?

The builder inspected his work when 9 What does the word supervised mean in
the building was complete. the sentence below?
F Built quietly The teacher supervised the children as
G Finished early they played during recess.
H Completed quickly
J Examined carefully A Ran from
B Played with
C Watched over
7 What does the word construct mean in D Gave directions to
the sentence below?

We watched the birds construct their 10 What does the word spectators mean in
complicated nest. the sentence below?
A Clean The spectators enjoyed the exciting
B Build game.
C Locate
D Complete F People watching
G Athletes playing
H Coaches helping
J News people reporting

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W E E K LY T E S T S 1 3 . 8
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Cause and Effect, Comprehension

Selection Test
Think back to the selection “Antarctic Journal: Four Months at the Bottom
of the World” to answer questions 1–10. Fill in the correct answers on the
Answer Document.

1 Because Litchfield Island is a protected 4 What does the author observe on

place — Litchfield Island?

A Palmer Station is located there F A blue whale

B you must travel in an inflatable boat G A green flash
to get there H Adélies penguins
C only two or three people are allowed J Humpback whales
to visit it each year
D it takes one hundred years for an
inch of moss to grow there 5 The reader can tell that Adélies
penguins are not afraid of people
because they —
2 The author must be taught how to walk
A bring rocks to the author
on Litchfield Island because —
B tug on the author’s clothing
F there are penguins all around C bring fish as a gift for the author
G she broke her legs at Palmer Station D greet the author with a special call
H she must be careful not to rip out the
moss
J the thick ice makes it difficult to 6 What surprising fact does the author
walk on the ground learn about blue whales?

F They eat only krill.

G They live only in Antarctica.
3 Based on information in the selection,
H They are afraid of oceanographers.
you can conclude that —
J They are the largest animals on
A there are not any birds in Antarctica Earth.
B living in Antarctica is easy for
people
C traveling by inflatable boat is always
dangerous
D there is danger of getting stranded
on an island in a storm
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Comprehension

7 The author survived falling into the 9 What did the author bring home with
crevasse because — her?

A a friend found her and rescued her A A krill

B she used an inflatable boat to return B A piece of moss
to the island C A penguin egg
C her wide boots kept her from falling D A penguin nest
D a blue whale found her and returned
her to the island
10 What conclusion can you draw from
information in the passage?
8 When does the author see the green
F Krill is a food that many people eat.
flash?
G Clouds completely cover the tops of
F At dawn glaciers.
G At noon H There are not any animals living in
H At sunset Antarctica.
J At three in the morning J There are times when the sun does
not completely set in Antarctica.

Mark Student Reading Level:

____ Independent ____ Instructional ____ Listening

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Recognizing Common Decoding

Word Parts
Use what you know about recognizing common word parts to answer
questions 1–10. Fill in the correct answers on the Answer Document.

1 What is the BASE WORD for the 4 What is the BASE WORD of the
underlined word in the sentence below? underlined word in the sentence below?

Luke is recharging the batteries for the Gail enjoys revisiting the city where she
flashlights. was born.

A re F re
B ing G vis
C char H ing
D charge J visit

2 What is the BASE WORD for the 5 What is the PREFIX in the underlined
underlined word in the sentence below? word in the sentence below?

Austin took his time as he rechecked The twins seem to be disagreeing a lot.
the answers.
A dis
F check B ing
G checke C agree
H recheck D disag
J checked

6 What is the PREFIX in the underlined

3 What is the BASE WORD of the word in the sentence below?
underlined word in the sentence below?
The puppy keeps untying my shoelaces.
The movers were unhinging the door to
F ty
get the piano inside.
G un
A un H tie
B ing J ing
C hing
D hinge

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Decoding

7 What is the PREFIX in the underlined 9 What is the INFLECTIONAL

word in the sentence below? ENDING in the underlined word in the
sentence below?
Shawn is repacking her suitcase.
The company has discontinued that toy.
A re
B rep A ed
C ing B dis
D pack C con
D tinu

8 What is the INFLECTIONAL

ENDING in the underlined word in the 10 What is the INFLECTIONAL
sentence below? ENDING in the underlined word in the
sentence below?
The colorful light in the sky keeps
reappearing. Dad was displeased when he saw that
his newspaper was wet.
F re
G ing F ed
H reap G dis
J earing H plea
J eased

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Regular Verbs Language Arts

Use what you know about regular verbs to answer questions 1–10. Fill in the
correct answers on the Answer Document.

1 What change, if any, should be made in 4 What change, if any, should be made in
the sentence below? the sentence below?

Carl have followed his mother’s recipe The candle flame flicker, and the
for baking fresh bread. shadows danced on the walls.

A Change have to has F Insert have before flicker

B Change followed to follow G Change flicker to flickered
C Change baking to bake H Change danced to dance
D Make no change J Make no change

2 What change, if any, should be made in 5 What change, if any, should be made in
the sentence below? the sentence below?

Since his grandmother moved last The astronauts had orbited the moon
year, Dolan have typed her a letter twice before they returned to Earth.
every week.
A Change had to have
F Change moved to move B Change orbited to orbits
G Change have to has C Change returned to returning
H Change typed to type D Make no change
J Make no change

6 What change, if any, should be made in

3 What change, if any, should be made in the sentence below?
the sentence below?
For as long as I can remember, my uncle
The eagles has soared for hours looking collected stamps.
for prey.
F Change remember to remembered
A Change has to have G Insert has before collected
B Change soared to soar H Change collected to collect
C Change looking to look J Make no change
D Make no change

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Language Arts

7 What change, if any, should be made in 9 What change, if any, should be made in
the sentence below? the sentence below?

By the time the plane have landed, the The factory workers has received
tourists had planned their visits to the training for working the new machines.
aquarium and theme park.
A Change has to have
A Change have to had B Change received to receive
B Change had to has C Change working to worked
C Change planned to plan D Make no change
D Make no change

10 What change, if any, should be made in

8 What change, if any, should be made in the sentence below?
the sentence below?
The new homeowners discovered that
The chef baked the spaghetti and toast the pipes in the old house have leaked
the bread. for many years.

F Insert have before baked F Insert has before discovered

G Insert has before toast G Change have to has
H Change toast to toasted H Change leaked to leak
J Make no change J Make no change

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