Eyes on the Skies
Storm spotters track changes in weather conditions. They measure and report data on all types of weather. Weather can be cloudy, sunny, windy, or rainy. Spotters check the temperature and measure rain or snow in their area. It is important to know when the weather changes. Weather can change from sunny to cloudy. Weather can change from calm to windy. The spotters help warn people about weather changes. They provide information about what is happening in a certain location.
In paragraph 2, what is the meaning of the word track?
A. railroad
B. follow
C. lose
D. path
B. follow
Which paragraph tells why gardeners do not like groundhogs?
A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 4
D. Paragraph 5
C. Paragraph 4
In sentence 4, what contraction could be used for the words do not?
F. doesn't
G. didn't
H. don't
J. No change needed
H. don't
Our State Flower
(1) In some parts of Texas, you might see blue flowers pop up at the beginning of spring. (2) They grow along roads. (3) They add to fields of grass. (4) These flowers are mostly blue. (5) The bluebonnet is the state flower of Texas.
(6) Bluebonnets are named for their shape and color. (7) Each petal on the flower is like a bonnet, a kind of hat. (8) Bluebonnets can grow. (9) They bloom from March until May. (10) In May, the top petals on bluebonnets turn purple or red. (11) The color change means the flowers will soon be gone.
(12) The bluebonnet has been a favorite flower in Texas for a very, very long time. (13) It has been the state flower since 1901! (14) Every spring, people look forward to the return of the Texas bluebonnet.
Which change should be made to improve sentence 3?
F. Add did after They
G. Add any after to
H. Add color after add
J. No change needed
H. Add color after add
The author wrote this passage to —
F. explain the job of a weather spotter
G. describe different kinds of weather
H. persuade the reader to get a job reporting weather
J. tell the reader how to look for changes in weather
F. explain the job of a weather spotter
Why did the author add a picture of the man and the groundhog?
F. to show that man can help the groundhog
G. to show that groundhogs make good pets
H. to show the size of a groundhog
J. to show the man's shadow
H. to show the size of a groundhog
Select the response that corrects the spelling error in sentence 5.
We ______ big helmets.
were
wear
whear
ware
wear
Our State Flower
(1) In some parts of Texas, you might see blue flowers pop up at the beginning of spring. (2) They grow along roads. (3) They add to fields of grass. (4) These flowers are mostly blue. (5) The bluebonnet is the state flower of Texas.
(6) Bluebonnets are named for their shape and color. (7) Each petal on the flower is like a bonnet, a kind of hat. (8) Bluebonnets can grow. (9) They bloom from March until May. (10) In May, the top petals on bluebonnets turn purple or red. (11) The color change means the flowers will soon be gone.
(12) The bluebonnet has been a favorite flower in Texas for a very, very long time. (13) It has been the state flower since 1901! (14) Every spring, people look forward to the return of the Texas bluebonnet.
Select the phrase that should be added to BEST complete sentence 8.
Bluebonnets can grow ________.
next to the house
next to the house
most of the year
and taller and taller
most of the year
According to the text, what happens after scientists have the weather data?
A. They take classes to learn about storms.
B. They look for shelter and take cover.
C. They let others know what the weather is like and will be like in the future.
D. They track and measure changes in the weather.
C. They let others know what the weather is like and will be like in the future.
How did the author organize the information in paragraph 2?
A. by describing the order of events in the life of a groundhog
B. by describing facts about groundhogs
C. by explaining the effects of groundhogs on seasons
D. by sharing how groundhogs cause gardeners headaches
B. by describing facts about groundhogs
(1) I likes to go to the park with my friends. (2) We ride our bikes and run on the grass.
What change should be made to sentence 1?
A) change likes to like
B) change to to two
C) change park to Park
A) change likes to like
(6) Bluebonnets are named for their shape and color. (7) Each petal on the flower is like a bonnet, a kind of hat. (8) Bluebonnets can grow. (9) They bloom from March until May. (10) In May, the top petals on bluebonnets turn purple or red. (11) The color change means the flowers will soon be gone.
What sentence could be added to close paragraph 2?
A) Everyone likes bluebonnets!
B) Bluebonnets are very pretty flowers.
C) But don't worry, the flowers always come back the next year.
C) But don't worry, the flowers always come back the next year.
In which section can you find information about training to be a storm spotter?
F. Who is a Storm Spotter?
G. What is the Job of a Weather Scientist?
H. How Can You Become a Storm Spotter?
J. What is the Job of a Storm Spotter?
H. How Can You Become a Storm Spotter?
Which sentence from paragraph 4 best shows why groundhogs might be considered pests to people?
Select the correct answer.
A) In the fields, these little furry animals eat grasses and plants.
B) They can also eat fruits and some tree bark.
C) Gardeners know when there are groundhogs around.
D) These animals can eat everything in the garden during the summer and fall.
D) These animals can eat everything in the garden during the summer and fall.
What change, if any should be made to sentence 4?
A) change know to no
B) change I to i
C) change the period to a question mark
D) no change should be made
D) no change should be made
(17) Not all tree houses look alike. (18) In Sweden their is a tree house hotel that is shaped like a bird’s nest.
What change should be made to sentence 18?
A Change their to there
B Insert a comma after hotel
C Change shaped to shape
D Change bird’s to birds
A Change their to there
Why did the author include headings within the passage?
A. to describe the information included in different sections
B. to ask the reader questions about being a weather spotter
C. to make the article longer and better
D. to explain that being a weather scientist is important.
A. to describe the information included in different sections
SCR:
What is paragraph 1 mostly about? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.
Possible answer:
Paragraph 1 mainly explains how the beaver looks. in the text, the author shares that a groundhog has dark brown fur. This fur is very stiff. Under its belly the fur is orange-yellow.
(4) I know that I do not want to hurt myself. (5) We where big helmets.
What change should be made to sentence 5?
A) change We to we
B) change big to Big
C) add a period after big
D) change where to were
D) change where to were
(4) Many people love tree houses. (5) Some people like them so much that we created tree house hotels for guests.
What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence 5?
F Change like to likes
G Change we to they
H Change created to creating
J No change needs to be made.
G Change we to they