Teacher Instructions, Answer Key, and Student Materials

3rd Grade Post Assessment SLO Post ELA Gr. 3 16-17 Teacher Instructions, Answer Key, and Student Materials

Reading Section:  Administer the reading portion of the assessment before the writing portion  Print a copy of each text for all students  Print the reading questions for all students  Bubble sheets may also be used  For the reading portion, students will read the texts independently  You may read the questions and the answer choices to the students, if necessary  Assessment is not timed (Most students should be able to complete the reading test within a 45- 60 minute time frame) Writing Section:  If necessary, you may read the texts for the writing portion to the students (only if all students have completed the reading test)  Print the writing pages for all students (and/or provide paper)  Provide a copy of each text for all students  Assessment is not timed (Most students should be able to complete the writing test within a 45-60 minute time frame - multiple sittings are suggested)  Refer to the Writing Rubric Scoring Guide on the CBL Website for additional information

Reading Section Key:

Answer the following questions from the text Protecting the Wetlands:

1.Based on the information in the text Protecting the Wetlands, why is part of the Everglades protected as a national park? (RI.3.1, DOK 1) A. To allow more homes to be built in the Everglades B. To create a park where people can play and have picnics C. To keep the Everglades from disappearing forever D. To prevent the crocodiles in the Everglades from attacking humans

2.Read the following from the text Protecting the Wetlands: (RI.3.1, DOK 1) “Today, a portion of the Everglades is a national park. The law protects animals and plants there. Homes and businesses cannot be built inside Everglades National Park.” What does the word “today” mean in the sentence above? A. After yesterday B. Now C. On this day only D. Until tomorrow

3.According to the text Protecting the Wetlands, what did the people do in order to build homes on the wet ground? (RI.3.1, DOK 1) A. People built special houses made for wet ground. B. People covered the wet ground with a protective fabric. C. People drained water from some of the wet ground. D. People filled the wet ground with piles of dirt.

Created by Jordan School District 16-17 4.What is the main idea of the text Protecting the Wetlands? (RI.3.2, DOK 2) A. Bobcats, alligators, and crocodiles are all animals that can be found in the Everglades. B. The Everglades are beautiful wetlands where humans once created big problems. C. Water and soil are nonliving things that can be found in ecosystems. D. Wood stork and waterbirds began dying in the Everglades.

5. “Ecosystems are places where living things exist with nonliving things, such as water and soil.” What information from the text Protecting the Wetlands supports the statement that the Everglades are an ecosystem? (RI.3.2, DOK 2)

A. As more people moved to Florida, they created big problems in the Everglades. B. Birds, mammals, reptiles, and water can all be found in the Everglades. C. The Everglades is the only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles live together. D. The ground there is almost always wet.

6.What does the text Protecting the Wetlands describe? (RI.3.2, DOK 2) A. A variety of ecosystems B. The Everglades C. The kinds of businesses that were built as more people moved to Florida D. The life of a bobcat

Answer the following questions from the text The American Crocodile :

7.Read the following sentences from the text The American Crocodile: (RI.3.1, DOK 1) “An ecosystem is a place where living things, like animals and plants exist with nonliving things, such as water and soil. Any change to an ecosystem may affect all the wildlife that live in it.” What does the word “wildlife” most likely mean? A. American crocodiles B. Animals and plants C. Swamps and wetlands D. Untamed creatures

8.What was one important cause of the American crocodile becoming endangered, according to the text The American Crocodile? (RI.3.1, DOK 1) A. People were hunting the crocodiles. B. People were moving into the crocodiles’ ecosystem. C. The crocodiles did not want to live in the Everglades anymore. D. The temperature was changing in the crocodiles’ ecosystem.

9.Read the following sentences from The American Crocodile: (RI.3.1, DOK 1) “In 1975, the American crocodile was listed as an endangered animal. Endangered animals are close to disappearing forever. One reason why the American crocodiles were in danger was that people were moving into the reptiles’ ecosystem. People built homes and businesses on Everglade land. That made it harder for the crocodiles to find food and lay eggs.” Based on this evidence, what conclusion can you draw? A. In order to survive, crocodiles need a new ecosystem. B. In order to survive, crocodiles need to be able to find food and lay eggs. C. In order to survive, crocodiles need to live near humans. 2 D. In order to survive, crocodiles need to move away from the Everglades.

10. What is the main idea of the text The American Crocodile? (RI.3.2, DOK 2) A. American crocodiles are reptiles that once lived in Florida, but that have disappeared forever. B. American crocodiles were endangered because people moved into their ecosystems, but new laws are helping them survive. C. An ecosystem is a place where animals and plants live together. D. There are more than a thousand American Crocodiles living in Florida.

11. Which sentence from the text The American Crocodile best supports the main idea of the text? (RI.3.2, DOK 2) A. American crocodiles are long, scaly reptiles. B. In the United States, this kind of crocodile lives in the Everglades. C. People who were worried about the crocodiles and other wildlife in the Everglades worked to pass laws to protect the ecosystem. D. Scientists say there are more than a thousand American crocodiles living in southern Florida.

Use both texts, Protecting the Wetlands and American Crocodile to answer the following questions:

12. Which sentence below describes one of the differences between the texts Protecting the Wetlands and The American Crocodile? (RI.3.9, DOK 3) a.A. One text talks about ecosystems. a.B. One text talks about the Everglades. a.C.One text talks about the problems caused by people in the Everglades. a.D. One text talks about why the American Crocodile was endangered.

13. Both texts state that laws have been passed to protect the animals and plants in the Everglades. What do these laws most likely say? (RI.3.9, DOK 3) A. They might allow people to pick certain plants and fruit in the Everglades. B. They might force people to give food to the animals in the Everglades. C. They might have people build fences around their property in the Everglades. D. They might stop people from building homes in the Everglades.

14. Which of the following are key details found in BOTH texts? (RI.3.9, DOK 3) A. American Crocodiles live in the wetlands, people worry about crocodiles, laws now protect them B. The Everglades is an ecosystem, people created problems by building home, laws now protect them C. Waterbirds and mammals live in Florida, waterbirds began dying, laws now protect them D. Alligators and crocodiles live side by side in Florida, crocodiles cannot find food, laws now protect them

15. Which information is included in BOTH texts? (RI.3.9, DOK 3) A. Crocodiles are long and scaly reptiles. B. Homes and businesses were a problem for the Everglades’ ecosystems. C. People drained water from the wetlands. D. The Everglades are a desert area.

Created by Jordan School District 16-17 Writing Section Key:

Use the following rubric to score MasteryConnect questions 1-13. Scoring: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1

Opinion Writing Prompt: You can learn about protecting the Everglades’ ecosystem in the texts Protecting the Wetlands and The American Crocodile.  Which text did you find more interesting and why?  After you introduce the topic, state your opinion about your favorite text and include reasons from the text to support your opinion. Opinion Writing: Rating: Standards (DOK 4) 4 = Highly Proficient 3 = Proficient 2 = Approaching Proficient 1 = Below Proficient Introduction - I have: 1. Introduced a topic or text 4 3 2 1 W.3.1a 4 3 2 1 W.3.1a 2. Stated an opinion about the topic or text Body - I have: 3. Written more than one reason for my opinion 4 3 2 1 W.3.1b 4. Used linking words (connecting my opinion and reasons) 4 3 2 1 W.3.1c 5. Created an organizational structure (showing how my reasons 4 3 2 1 W.3.1a support my opinion) Conclusion 4 3 2 1 W.3.1d 6. I have written a related concluding statement or section. Writing Score Language/Conventions: (DOK 1) Rating 7. I have used conventions of standard English (e.g. capitalization, 4 3 2 1 L.3.2 punctuation, and spelling). Language Score

Informative/Explanatory Writing Prompt: Using information from both texts, Protecting the Wetlands and The American Crocodile, explain the following:  Why ecosystems were in danger  What was done to help solve the problem Informative/Explanatory Writing: Rating: Standards (DOK 4) 4 = Highly Proficient 3 = Proficient 2 = Approaching Proficient 1 = Below Proficient NA = Not Applicable Introduction 8. I have clearly stated the topic and addressed the assigned prompt. 4 3 2 1 W.3.2a

Body - I have: 9. Developed the topic (using facts, definitions and details). 4 3 2 1 W.3.2b 10.Grouped related information together (in meaningful sentences or paragraphs using illustrations when appropriate). 4 3 2 1 W3.2a 11.Used linking words and phrases to connect ideas. 4 3 2 1 W.3.2c Conclusion 12.I have written a related concluding statement or section. 4 3 2 1 W.3.2d Writing Score Language/Conventions Standard: (DOK 1) Rating 13.I have used conventions of standard English (e.g. capitalization, 4 3 2 L.3.2 punctuation, and spelling). Language Score 4 Protecting the Wetlands Susan LaBella ReadWorks.org

Some places in nature hold so much water that the ground there is almost always wet. These special places are called wetlands. The Everglades is an area of beautiful wetlands in southern Florida. Many kinds of waterbirds, such as wood storks, and mammals, such as bobcats, live in the Everglades. A number of reptiles live there, too. In fact, southern Florida is the only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles live side by side. The Everglades area is an ecosystem. Ecosystems are places where living things exist with nonliving things, such as water and soil. Everything in an ecosystem affects everything else. If something new is brought into the ecosystem, it may cause problems. Change caused by humans created big problems in the Everglades. As more people moved to Florida, new home and businesses were needed. Because the Everglades area was large and beautiful, people thought it might be a good place to build. The ground, however, was too wet. In order to build homes, people drained water from some of the wet ground. Taking water out of the Everglades caused many problems. Animals that ate water plants or small fish had a hard time finding food. The wood stork and other waterbirds began dying. People worried that this special place would be lost forever. Today, a portion of the Everglades is a national park. The law protects animals and plants there. Homes and businesses cannot be built inside Everglades National Park. Because it is now protected as a park, part of the Everglades will be beautiful wetlands for many years to come.

Created by Jordan School District 16-17 The American Crocodile Susan LaBella ReadWorks.org

American crocodiles are long, scaly reptiles. They live in watery areas known as wetlands. In the United States, this kind of crocodile lives in the Everglades. That is a swampy section in the state of Florida. The Everglades is an ecosystem. An ecosystem is a place where living things, like animals and plants, exist with nonliving things, such as water and soil. Any change to an ecosystem may affect all the wildlife that live in it. In 1975, the American crocodile was listed as an endangered animal. Endangered animals are close to disappearing forever. One reason why the American crocodiles were in danger was that people were moving into the reptiles’ ecosystem. People built homes and businesses on Everglades land. That made it harder for the crocodiles to find food and lay eggs. People who were worried about the crocodiles and other wildlife in the Everglades worked to pass laws to protect the ecosystem. Today, there is good news. Scientists say there are more than a thousand American crocodiles living in southern Florida. The laws are helping the crocodiles survive.

6 3rd Grade Post Assessment SLO Post ELA Gr 3 16-17 Bubble R

Name:______Date:______

Answer the following questions from the text Protecting the Wetlands :

1. Based on the information in the text Protecting the Wetlands, why is part of the Everglades protected as a national park?

A. To allow more homes to be built in the Everglades B. To create a park where people can play and have picnics C. To keep the Everglades from disappearing forever D. To prevent the crocodiles in the Everglades from attacking humans

2. Read the following from the text Protecting the Wetlands:

“Today, a portion of the Everglades is a national park. The law protects animals and plants there. Homes and businesses cannot be built inside Everglades National Park.”

What does the word “today” mean in the sentence above?

A. After yesterday B. Now C. On this day only D. Until tomorrow

3. According to the text Protecting the Wetlands, what did the people do in order to build homes on the wet ground?

A. People built special houses made for wet ground. B. People covered the wet ground with a protective fabric. C. People drained water from some of the wet ground. D. People filled the wet ground with piles of dirt.

4. What is the main idea of the text Protecting the Wetlands?

a.A. Bobcats, alligators, and crocodiles are all animals that can be found in the Everglades. a.B. The Everglades are beautiful wetlands where humans once created big problems. a.C. Water and soil are nonliving things that can be found in ecosystems. a.D. Wood stork and waterbirds began dying in the Everglades.

Created by Jordan School District 16-17 5. “Ecosystems are places where living things exist with nonliving things, such as water and soil.” What information from the text Protecting the Wetlands supports the statement that the Everglades are an ecosystem?

a.A. As more people moved to Florida, they created big problems in the Everglades. a.B. Birds, mammals, reptiles, and water can all be found in the Everglades. a.C. The Everglades is the only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles live together. a.D. The ground there is almost always wet.

6. What does the text Protecting the Wetlands describe?

a.A. A variety of ecosystems a.B. The Everglades a.C. The kinds of businesses that were built as more people moved to Florida a.D. The life of a bobcat

Answer the following questions from the text The American Crocodile:

7. Read the following sentences from the text The American Crocodile:

“An ecosystem is a place where living things, like animals and plants exist with nonliving things, such as water and soil. Any change to an ecosystem may affect all the wildlife that live in it.”

What does the word “wildlife” most likely mean?

a.A. American crocodiles a.B. Animals and plants a.C. Swamps and wetlands a.D. Untamed creatures

8. What was one important cause of the American crocodile becoming endangered, according to the text The American Crocodile?

a.A. People were hunting the crocodiles. a.B. People were moving into the crocodiles’ ecosystem. a.C. The crocodiles did not want to live in the Everglades anymore. a.D. The temperature was changing in the crocodiles’ ecosystem.

8 9. Read the following sentences from The American Crocodile:

“In 1975, the American crocodile was listed as an endangered animal. Endangered animals are close to disappearing forever. One reason why the American crocodiles were in danger was that people were moving into the reptiles’ ecosystem. People built homes and businesses on Everglade land. That made it harder for the crocodiles to find food and lay eggs.”

Based on this evidence, what conclusion can you draw?

a.A. In order to survive, crocodiles need a new ecosystem. a.B. In order to survive, crocodiles need to be able to find food and lay eggs. a.C. In order to survive, crocodiles need to live near humans. a.D. In order to survive, crocodiles need to move away from the Everglades.

10.What is the main idea of the text The American Crocodile?

a.A. American crocodiles are reptiles that once lived in Florida, but that have disappeared forever. a.B. American crocodiles were endangered because people moved into their ecosystems, but new laws are helping them survive. a.C. An ecosystem is a place where animals and plants live together. a.D. There are more than a thousand American Crocodiles living in Florida.

11.Which sentence from the text The American Crocodile best supports the main idea in the text?

A. American crocodiles are long, scaly reptiles. B. In the United States, this kind of crocodile lives in the Everglades. C. People who were worried about the crocodiles and other wildlife in the Everglades worked to pass laws to protect the ecosystem. D. Scientists say there are more than a thousand American crocodiles living in southern Florida.

Use both texts, Protecting the Wetlands and American Crocodile to answer the following questions:

12.Which sentence below describes one of the differences between the texts Protecting the Wetlands and The American Crocodile?

A. One text talks about ecosystems. B. One text talks about the Everglades. C. One text talks about the problems caused by people in the Everglades. D. One text talks about why the American Crocodile was endangered.

Created by Jordan School District 16-17 13.Both texts state that laws have been passed to protect the animals and plants in the Everglades. What do these laws most likely say?

A. They might allow people to pick certain plants and fruit in the Everglades. B. They might force people to give food to the animals in the Everglades. C. They might have people build fences around their property in the Everglades. D. They might stop people from building homes in the Everglades.

14.Which of the following are key details found in BOTH texts?

A. American Crocodiles live in the wetlands, people worry about crocodiles, laws now protect them B. The Everglades is an ecosystem, people created problems by building home, laws now protect them C. Waterbirds and mammals live in Florida, waterbirds began dying, laws now protect them D. Alligators and crocodiles live side by side in Florida, crocodiles cannot find food, laws now protect them

15.Which information is included in BOTH texts?

A. Crocodiles are long and scaly reptiles. B. Homes and businesses were a problem for the Everglades’ ecosystems. C. People drained water from the wetlands. D. The Everglades are a desert area.

10 3rd Grade Post Assessment SLO Post ELA Gr 3 16-17 Rubric W

Name:______Date:______

Re-read the texts Protecting the Wetlands and The American Crocodile. Review the rubric and respond to the writing prompt below the rubric:

3rd Grade Opinion Writing Rubric Rating: Teacher 4 = Highly Proficient Comments 3 = Proficient 2 = Approaching Proficient 1 = Below Proficient Introduction - I have:  Introduced a topic or text 4 3 2 1  Stated an opinion about the topic or text 4 3 2 1 Body - I have:  Written more than one reason for my opinion 4 3 2 1  Used linking words (connecting my opinion and 4 3 2 1 reasons) 4 3 2 1  Created an organizational structure (showing how my reasons support my opinion) Conclusion I have written a related concluding statement or section 4 3 2 1 Language/Conventions: Rating I have used conventions of standard English (eg. 4 3 2 1 capitalization, punctuation, and spelling)

You can learn about protecting the Everglades’ ecosystem in the texts Protecting the Wetlands and The American Crocodile.  Which text did you find more interesting and why?  After you introduce the topic, state your opinion about your favorite text and include reasons from the text to support your opinion.

Created by Jordan School District 16-17 12 Created by Jordan School District 16-17 3rd Grade Post Assessment SLO Post ELA Gr 3 16-17 Rubric W

Name:______Date:______

Re-read the texts Protecting the Wetlands and The American Crocodile. Review the rubric and respond to the writing prompt below the rubric:

3rd Grade Informative/Explanatory Writing Rubric Rating: Teacher 4 = Highly Proficient Comments 3 = Proficient 2 = Approaching Proficient 1 = Below Proficient Introduction I have clearly stated the topic and addressed the assigned prompt 4 3 2 1 Body - I have:  Developed topic (using facts, definitions, and details) 4 3 2 1  Grouped related information together (in meaningful 4 3 2 1 sentences or paragraphs using illustrations when appropriate). 4 3 2 1  Used linking words and phrases to connect ideas Conclusion I have written a related concluding statement or section 4 3 2 1 Language/Conventions: Rating I have used conventions of standard English (eg. capitalization, punctuation, spelling) 4 3 2 1

Using information from both texts, Protecting the Wetlands and The American Crocodile, explain the following:  Why ecosystems were in danger  What was done to help solve the problem

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