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Jasmine's Discovery Jasmine loved going for walks with her dog, Mack. She had plenty of friends, but Mack was her best friend. 1 Nobody understood her like Mack. Mack never said the wrong thing. He did not ask for much. He only wanted to go on walks, play fetch, and get a few scratches behind his ears.

One evening in early June, Jasmine and Mack went for their usual walk. They journeyed through Farmer 2 Levy's woods behind Jasmine's house. Summer was just beginning. The frogs and crickets rejoiced because the sun was going to bed. Fresh breezes tickled the leaves and pinecones that were floating in the chattering creek. Jasmine and Mack played a game of fetch with his favorite tennis ball. Suddenly, a noise in the brush took them both by surprise. It was a squeal, as well as a grunt. Mack responded with his own full- throated bark. He made it sound like a question.

They did not have to wait long for their answer. The response from the brush was like the squeak of a 3 bicycle's brakes. Jasmine ran to the source of the noise. It was a piglet, dirty, scratched, and struggling in a thornbush.

Jasmine gently removed the piglet from the bush. She suffered a few scratches herself, but she did not 4 mind. The minute she saw the piglet's face, Jasmine fell in love with it. There was something so innocent and needy in his little piggy eyes.

The piglet spotted Mack and started to squeak in fright. Mack, not knowing he was scaring the little runt, 5 continued to bark a welcome. He seemed relieved that the little runt was now safe in Jasmine's arms.

Together they walked to Farmer Levy's ranch to return the piglet. Farmer Levy admitted that he was 6 missing the runt. He could see that Jasmine did not want to part with the helpless pink and brown creature that she held in her arms. After tending to Jasmine's scratches and cleaning up the runt in his own kitchen, Farmer Levy turned to her and said, "Finders keepers, Jas. The runt is yours."

As Jasmine and Mack walked back home through the deepening dusk, they talked to each other. "He'll be 7 our friend. Also, you will have company when I am at school. We need little Runt, don't we?" Mack's answering half-bark reassured her. She smiled and cuddled Runt closer.

1 How does Jasmine's point of view change over 2 Read the excerpt of the passage. the course of the passage? He could see that Jasmine did not want to part A. At first, Jasmine was afraid of the piglet. At the with the helpless pink and brown creature that end, she hoped she would be allowed to keep it. she held in her arms. At first, Jasmine wondered if Mack would like the B. What does this sentence reveal about the piglet. At the end, she saw Mack and the piglet narrator's point of view? would be good friends. C. At first, Jasmine thought the piglet needed her A. The story is told by Mack. and Mack. At the end, she realized she and B. The story is told by Farmer Levy. Mack needed the piglet as their friend. C. The story is told by multiple characters. D. At first, Jasmine was happy with Mack being her D. The story is told by someone outside of the only friend. At the end, she was excited to have story. the piglet as a new friend.

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3 Why does Farmer Levy say, "Finders keepers, 7 What caused Mack to bark like he was asking a Jas" toward the end of this story? question? A. He is glad to be able to return the piglet to his A. He heard a squeal and a grunt from the brush. home. B. He wanted to go on a walk with Jasmine. B. He is angry that the piglet left the farm. C. He was enjoying the June evening. C. He was wondering what caused the strange D. He saw frogs and crickets near the creek. noise in the thornbush. D. He decided that Jasmine should keep the piglet because she saved it. 8 Which of the following is a theme of the passage? A. Surprises can be scary. 4 Read the following sentence from the passage. B. Show care when handling animals. The response from the brush was like the C. Be responsible with your possessions. squeak of a bicycle's brakes. D. Friendship can be found in unexpected places. What is the meaning of the simile in this sentence? This question has two parts. First, answer part A. There is a squeaking bicycle in the brush. 9 A. Then, answer part B. B. The brush is squeaking like bicycle brakes. Part A: C. The squeaking in the brush sounds like bicycle brakes. Which of these inferences about Jasmine is D. Someone is riding a bicycle in the brush. supported by the passage? A. Jasmine is unfriendly. 5 How did Jasmine show that she is an honest B. Jasmine is timid. person? C. Jasmine is caring. A. She held the little piglet in her arms when it was D. Jasmine is anxious. scared. B. She talked to her dog about getting the piglet as Part B: a companion. Which sentence from the passage best supports C. She removed the piglet from the bush and held it you answer in part A? close to her. A. She had plenty of friends, but Mack was her D. She went to Farmer Levy's to return the piglet. best friend. B. Jasmine and Mack played a game of fetch with 6 How did the setting cause Jasmine to find the his favorite tennis ball. piglet? C. Jasmine ran to the source of the noise. A. It explained why Jasmine liked to take walks with D. Jasmine gently removed the piglet from the her dog, Mack. bush. B. It took place in woods where the piglet was lost and caught in the bush. C. It described the way Mack acted when the piglet started squealing. D. It showed how much Mack and Jasmine liked each other.

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10 This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B. Part A: Read the second paragraph from the passage.

One evening in early June, Jasmine and Mack went for their usual walk. They journeyed through Farmer Levy's woods behind Jasmine's house. Summer was just beginning. The frogs and crickets rejoiced because the sun was going to bed. Fresh breezes tickled the leaves and pinecones that were floating in the chattering creek. Jasmine and Mack played a game of fetch with his favorite tennis ball. Suddenly, a noise in the brush took them both by surprise. It was a squeal, as well as a grunt. Mack responded with his own full–throated bark. He made it sound like a question. At the end of paragraph two, how did Mack feel about the noise in the bushes? A. curious B. excited C. happy D. tired

Part B: What evidence from the passage shows that Mack felt that way? A. "He only wanted to go on walks, play fetch, and get a few scratches behind his ears." B. "He made it sound like a question." C. "He seemed relieved that the little runt was now safe in Jasmine's arms."

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Source 1:  Food Chains: Pathways of Energy / Source 2:  The Human Effect Source 1: Food Chains: Pathways of Energy Every living thing in the world needs energy to live. Plants and animals have sources of energy. The pathway that energy travels is called a food chain.

Each living thing has a position in the food chain. This position is known as the trophic level. A food chain can only go in one direction. Food chains usually have between three and five levels.

The first step of the food chain is the producer. This is a living thing that can make its own energy from the sun. Plants are producers. They supply the energy for all the animals in the food chain.

The second step of the food chain is the level one consumer. This is an animal that eats only plants. It is also called an herbivore.

The third step of the food chain is the level two consumer. This is an animal that eats only herbivores. Any animal that eats only other animals is a carnivore and a predator. Any animal that is eaten by another animal is known as prey.

The fourth step of the food chain is the level three consumer. This is a carnivore that eats only other carnivores.

The fifth step of the food chain is the level four consumer. This animal is the top predator and has no natural enemies. The top predator is a carnivore.

The final step of the food chain are the decomposers. Decomposers, or bacteria and fungi, break down dead animal matter to put energy back into the soil for plants to use.

A food chain only works if its plants and animals are alive. If one step of the food chain dies off, it hurts the entire chain. In the chain above, if the grasshoppers all died out, the rats would have to eat grass. Grass would not give rats the energy they need to survive. Without rats, snakes would lose their energy source.

The energy that travels through the food chain lessens as it goes from plants to top predators. There are more plants than animals because plants make their own energy and feed all the animals. With each step up the food chain, energy is lost. As a result, there are more producers than level one consumers, more level one than level two, and so on up the food chain. It ends up like a pyramid. Top predators are the smallest group.

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Where are humans in the food chain? Humans have a major impact on every step of the world's food chains. Because we are so powerful, humans should care for the world. Even with all its ordered steps, a food chain is easily broken if one step is missing.

Source 2: The Human Effect Every living thing gets its energy by being part of a food chain. Predators are typically the strongest animals in food chains. Many would guess that they control food chains. This is not the case. In today's world, humans control most food chains. What humans eat and how humans live both have a huge impact on the world's food chains. In fact, humans are harming most food chains.

The way humans eat affects food chains. Humans eat plants and animals in food chains. People can eat in a responsible way and not hurt food chains. We can eat organic foods that do not put harmful chemicals into the soil. We can also eat animals in a sensible way. When people eat thoughtfully, they can help food chains stay strong.

The way humans live also affects food chains. When cities expand, many natural areas are harmed. Trees are chopped, plants are cleared. Humans often break food chains when they build in natural areas.

Pollution is also a major problem for food chains. Pollution from humans harms water, air, and soil. When soil is damaged, so are plants. When plants die, small animals have nothing to eat. The trouble goes all the way up the food chain.

Natural extinction of any species is rare. This is because the environment was made to be balanced. When humans eat and act carelessly, this balance is upset. Many species have already been wiped out. Humans need to know their effect on food chains. Humans need to help.

Illuminate Itembank™ Continue: Turn to the next page. Generated On March 13, 2020, 2:26 PM PDT Page 5 Student Name: 4th Grade ELA Review Assessment ID: ib.2457318 Directions: Answer the following question(s) relating to the passage titled "Source 1:  Food Chains: Pathways of Energy / Source 2:  The Human Effect". 11 Read the paragraph from "Food Chains: Part B: Pathways of Energy." Which detail from "Food Chains: Pathways of Energy" best supports your answer in part A? Every living thing in the world needs energy to live. Plants and animals have sources A. Plants and animals have sources of energy. The of energy. The pathway that energy travels is pathway that energy travels is called a food called a food chain. chain. Which of these best describes why the author B. A food chain can only go in one direction. Food began with this paragraph in "Food Chains: chains usually have between three and five Pathways of Energy"? levels. A. to tell the reader that the author needs energy to C. Plants are producers. They supply the energy survive for all the animals in the food chain. B. to help introduce the topic of food chains to the D. The second step of the food chain is the level reader one consumer. This is an animal that eats only plants. C. to show the reader that the author is a plant and animal expert D. to introduce which plants and animals have the 14 Read the paragraph from "Food Chains: most energy Pathways of Energy."

A food chain only works if its plants and 12 Which inference best describes the effect animals are alive. If one step of the food chain humans have on food chains in both "Food dies off, it hurts the entire chain. In the chain Chains: Pathways of Energy" and "The Human above, if the grasshoppers all died out, the rats Effect"? would have to eat grass. Grass would not give rats the energy they need to survive. Without A. humans have a major impact on food chains rats, snakes would lose their energy source. B. humans are helping protect food chains What is the main idea of the paragraph? C. humans have a positive effect on food chains A. Grass is the most important energy source for D. humans have no effect on food chains all animals in a food chain. B. There are always four levels of a food chain. 13 This question has two parts. First, answer part A. C. Every animal and plant plays a critical role in the Then, answer part B. food chain. Part A: D. Animals at the top of the food chain do not need much energy to survive. Read the sentences from "The Human Effect."

When soil is damaged, so are plants. When plants die, small animals have nothing to eat. How does this help the reader understand the importance of plants in "Food Chains: Pathways of Energy"? A. All of the animals in the food chain eat plants. B. All levels in the food chain rely on plants. C. Plants are only important to the level one consumer. D. Plants complete the food chain because they are the last level.

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16 Part A: Read the following section from "The Human Effect."

Pollution from humans harms water, air, and soil. When soil is damaged, so are plants. After reading this, what can a reader conclude about pollution and animals or plants mentioned in "Food Chains: Pathways of Energy"? A. Pollution only harms plants in a food chain. B. Pollution kills off many species of top predators. C. Pollution can harm all organisms in the food chain. D. Pollution harms fewer plants and animals every year.

Part B: Choose the sentence from "Food Chains: Pathways of Energy" that best supports your answer from part A. A. Each living thing has a position in the food chain. B. A food chain can only go in one direction. C. This is a living thing that can make its own energy from the sun. D. They supply the energy for all the animals in the food chain.

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Passage 1:  The Right Whale / Passage 2:  The Giant Tortoise Passage 1: The Right Whale

The sea foam sprayed Ava's face with an ice–cold mist, and she pulled her heavy wool coat tighter as she 1 leaned over the rails wondering if and when she would see any whales. She had seen a number of large fish scaling the surface of the sea, and at one point, a friendly seal had even peeked his head from the water, but they had yet to see a single whale.

"When are the whales going to come out of the water?" she asked her father impatiently. 2

Although her father was only wearing a flannel shirt with a thin scarf, he was not shivering in the cold like 3 Ava was. "This is a three–hour trip, and we are only thirty minutes in," he said with a smile. He heard Ava moan, as if the thought of another two and a half hours at sea was torment. "Don't forget that you were the one who wanted to go on this trip anyway."

"I thought we would see whales," she replied. "All that we have seen are fish." 4

"Don't forget about the seal," her father reminded her. 5

"I wouldn't give up just yet." She turned around to see the ship's captain. "In my thirty years at sea, I have 6 seen a whale on every trip. The question will be which type of whales we see. We'll probably see a minke whale or two and maybe a humpback."

Then the captain's face seemed to light up. Ava quickly looked towards the sea and saw a huge whale 7 breaking the surface of the water. It leapt belly up, waving its fins, and very slowly seemed to slide through the air in a slow arc. It then fell backwards, leaving a heavy mist in its wake. While the whale only spent a few seconds above the water, it seemed much longer to Ava.

"That was wonderful!" she cried happily. "Will we see another whale like that one?" 8

"It's not likely today," the captain explained. "That was a North Atlantic right whale, one of the rarest whales 9 on Earth. I could count the number of those I have seen in my whole life on one hand."

Expecting to just see fish and seals, Ava thought about how she had just seen something far more 10 incredible that day.

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Ava held onto the seat in front of her on the bus. The dirt road was full of rocks and tight curves, and the 1 bus shook and rocked constantly. Looking out of the windows, she only saw trees on either side of the bus, and the forest kept getting denser as they went on.

"There are animals on this island that are not found anywhere else on our planet!" her father told her. 2

"I know," she told him in a bored voice. "I read about all of them in school, but the only one I want to see is 3 a giant tortoise. I wonder if they're really as big as scientists claim they are."

He chuckled. "I would like to see one of those too, Ava. That's one creature that we're likely to miss. They 4 are extremely rare, and the ones that are on this island keep to themselves in the woods and caves."

That instant, Ava and her father felt themselves being heaved forward as the bus came to a sudden stop. 5 "What's going on?" the passengers all seemed to say at the same time. The tour guide had told them that it would be at least two hours before they reached their hotel—so why were they stopping?

The driver stood up and faced the passengers. "It appears that something is in our way," he said. "It might 6 interest a few of you if you would like to leave the bus and see what it is."

The passengers left the bus single–file, and Ava heard sounds of surprise as they reached the road. Soon 7 Ava saw what had stopped the bus—a giant tortoise! The tortoise was making its way across the road slowly but surely, leaving a trail of footprints behind it. It craned its thin neck to peer at the passengers curiously. Ava was not surprised to see that the tortoise was every bit as big as she had read they were.

"If you go up to him, he might let you pet him," her father told her. 8

"No, that's alright," she said. "Just getting to see him is enough, and besides, I don't want to hold him up— 9 it appears that he has somewhere important to go!"

Illuminate Itembank™ Continue: Turn to the next page. Generated On March 13, 2020, 2:26 PM PDT Page 9 Student Name: 4th Grade ELA Review Assessment ID: ib.2457318 Directions: Answer the following question(s) relating to the passage titled "Passage 1:  The Right Whale / Passage 2:  The Giant Tortoise". 17 This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Part B: Then, answer part B. Which sentence from the "The Right Whale" best Part A: supports your answer in part A? What inference can be made about the A. "In my thirty years at sea, I have seen a whale relationship between Ava and her father in "The on every trip." Giant Tortoise"? B. "We'll probably see a minke whale or two and maybe a humpback." A. Ava's father does not like going on adventure trips as much as Ava does. C. "That was a North Atlantic right whale, one of the rarest whales on Earth." B. Ava's father wants to protect Ava from large exotic animals. D. "I could count the number of those I have seen in my whole life on one hand." C. Neither Ava, nor her father are interested in animals. D. Ava's father thinks animals are interesting, just 19 Read the paragraph from "The Right Whale." like Ava does. Although her father was only wearing a flannel shirt with a thin scarf, he was not Part B: shivering in the cold like Ava was. "This is a three–hour trip, and we are only thirty minutes Which sentence from "The Giant Tortoise" best in," he said with a smile. He heard Ava moan, supports your answer in part A? as if the thought of another two and a half hours A. The dirt road was full of rocks and tight curves, at sea was torment. "Don't forget that you were and the bus shook and rocked constantly. the one who wanted to go on this trip anyway." B. "There are animals on this island that are not What is the main idea of the paragraph? found anywhere else on our planet!" her father A. Ava and her father were extremely cold on the told her. boat trip. C. "I know," she told him in a bored voice. B. Ava's father wants her to be patient because D. "If you go up to him, he might let you pet him," seeing whales takes time. her father told her. C. Ava's father was not excited about the boat trip because it was so long. 18 This question has two parts. First, answer part A. D. Ava and her father wanted to go back to shore Then, answer part B. because they had not seen any whales. Part A: 20 This question has two parts. First, answer part A. What inference can be made about the captain's Then, answer part B. experiences in "The Right Whale"? Part A: A. The captain has only been navigating the whale–watching boat for a few days. What theme can be found in both "The Right B. The captain has never seen a whale on any of Whale" and "The Giant Tortoise"? his boat trips. A. Endangered animals should be protected from C. The captain has seen whales for several years humans. on his boat trips. B. Your father always knows best. D. The captain has seen every species of whale in C. Being patient will pay off in time. the ocean. D. You must travel far to see the most special animals.

Illuminate Itembank™ Continue: Turn to the next page. Generated On March 13, 2020, 2:26 PM PDT Page 10 Student Name: 4th Grade ELA Review Assessment ID: ib.2457318 Directions: Answer the following question(s) relating to the passage titled "Passage 1:  The Right Whale / Passage 2:  The Giant Tortoise". Part B: 23 What information does the photograph for "The Which sentence from "The Right Whale" best Giant Tortoise" give the reader that the passage two supports your answer in part A? does not? Pick that are correct. A. "This is a three–hour trip, and we are only thirty A. Giant tortoises can live to be very old. minutes in," he said with a smile. B. Giant tortoises walk on all fours legs. B. "Don't forget about the seal," her father C. Giant tortoises have very thick, heavy shells. reminded her. D. Giant tortoises have long necks and short legs. C. "That was a North Atlantic right whale, one of E. Giant tortoises are often found around dense the rarest whales on Earth." forests. D. Expecting to just see fish and seals, Ava thought F. Giant tortoises are shy and do not approach about how she had just seen something far people often. more incredible that day.

24 How does the photograph of the whale help the 21 How does Ava's opinion change over the course reader better understand the information in "The of the passage in "The Right Whale"? Right Whale"? A. At first, Ava is excited to go on the whale A. It shows that whales like cold temperatures the watching boat. At the end of the boat ride, she is best. upset that she did not see any wildlife. B. It shows how right whales are different from B. At first, Ava is looking forward to the long boat other whales. ride. At the end, she is happy the tour is over because she did not enjoy being at sea. C. It shows that whales are usually alone and not seen in groups. C. At first, Ava really wants to see a whale. At the end, she is fearful because the whales are so D. It shows how a whale breaks the surface of the large. water when it jumps. D. At first, Ava does not think she will see any whales. At the end of the passage, she was grateful to have seen such a rare animal.

22 From the information in "The Right Whale" and "The Giant Tortoise," what inference can be made about the importance of spending time with family? Support your answer with details from both passages. Write your answer on the lines below.

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Lucky Penny I used to tease my mother about stopping to pick up pennies. No matter where we were, if she saw 1 a penny, it went directly into her purse. It was embarrassing the way she would bend over and pick them off the ground, out of flowerpots, and even out of the mud. She would always say, "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth." I didn't really know what that meant, but I did know that I would never resort to getting money that way; that was until a month ago.

"I have over three dollars worth of pennies in my purse," my mother announced during one of her 2 penny grabbing moments. "In fact, I have three dollars and seventy–six cents. I'd give them to you, but like you said, they're just dumb old pennies."

"I don't want them," I responded. "You keep them. After all, you found them. Besides, they are 3 heavy."

My mother said she would keep them, but if I changed my mind, I could use the entire three dollars 4 and seventy–six cents. But, this would only be if I promised not to make fun of her penny–picking habit.

I agreed and continued walking through the shopping mall with her. We went in and out of several 5 shops. I was looking for a necklace to wear at my cousin's wedding. As I went toward the last shop, I saw a shiny penny on the ground. Luckily, Mom did not see it. I just passed it by, hoping she would never notice.

Upon entering the last store, I spotted a beautiful, silver–looking necklace with a silver and blue 6 design on it. It was perfect. I had to have it!

"Mom, I just have to have this necklace!" I exclaimed in a moment of excitement. "I'll simply die if I 7 don't get it! And it is only three dollars and fifty cents!" I practically yelled. "The pennies, Mom, please let me have the pennies!"

Mom reached into her purse and counted out all three hundred and seventy–six pennies. I grabbed 8 them and ran to the counter. The lady plugged in some numbers on a calculator and announced, "That will be $3.77."

"Mom, I'm a penny short!" I said loudly. 9

"Gee, if you had picked up that last penny on the ground, then..." 10

I told Mom to wait while I tried to find it. I looked everywhere and could not find it. I could not 11 believe that I was without that lucky penny. If I were only like Mom, this would not have happened. Now I would be without the necklace.

When I returned to the store, Mom was holding up one shiny penny. "Is this the one you are 12 looking for?" she asked with a big smile on her face. She had seen it and picked it up without me noticing her.

When we got to the parking lot, I noticed a penny next to the car. I started to walk past it, then I 13 decided it was time to begin collecting "lucky" pennies.

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25 Which theme is best supported by the passage? A. Respect the ideas of others. B. Do not make fun of your parents. C. A penny saved is a penny earned. D. You can quickly save up to buy anything you want.

26 Read these sentences from the story.

She would always say, "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth." I didn't really know what that meant, but I did know that I would never resort to getting money that way; that was until a month ago. The phrase "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth" is an example of . A. a simile B. an idiom C. personification D. hyperbole

27 What is the most likely reason that the narrator decides to start picking up pennies at the end of the story? A. She learned the value of money. B. She needs a penny to buy something. C. She wants to give her mom a penny. D. She thinks it will please her mom.

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Pizza SAMPLE A Pizza History Pizza is a favorite food for people all over the world. Many people believe it was first created in Italy, but it may have had its beginnings in Greece. The Greeks baked bread in round shapes and added toppings such as meat, fruit, olive oil and spices. Greeks probably would have placed tomatoes and cheese on top, but tomatoes hadn't been discovered yet, and mozzarella cheese was too hard to get in Greece, so they didn't use it on their baked breads. It was often eaten by working class people and their families because it was a convenient and inexpensive food.

Legend has it that pizza, as we know it today, was first created by a baker in Naples, Italy. He wanted to create a kind of bread that was different than all other kinds sold in Naples. He experimented with adding cheese to bread; soon he added sauce beneath the cheese and let the dough take the shape of a large round pie. His creation quickly became a favorite in Naples.

In 1830, the first pizzeria was established in Naples. Soon other bakers were adding diverse toppings to their pizzas. They added meat, sauce, vegetables, and spices. The dough was a simple mixture of yeast, flour, salt, and water. Pizza began to develop into the delicious food we know today. Italian immigrants brought pizza to America. The first pizzeria was opened in the US in 1905 in New York City. Pizza didn't really take off in popularity until after World War II. American soldiers tasted pizza while in Italy and when they got home they sought it out in the Italian neighborhoods in America. Soon Americans everywhere were eating pizza and made it one of the most popular foods in our country. Pizza is the most delicious food in America today.

SAMPLE B Make Your Own Pizza Making your own pizza dough is the first step in making a delicious pizza. The ingredients are simple things you can find in your kitchen. This recipe makes enough for two 12–inch pizzas. You can also make 8 small ones if you want people to personalize their own pizzas! Be sure your oven is preheated; pizzas bake up quickly in a hot oven.

Ingredients 1 package active dry yeast 1 cup warm water 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups flour (extra for rolling out the dough) Sauce, cheese and your choice of toppings Instructions

1. Gently mix the yeast in the warm water in your mixing bowl and let stand for 5 minutes. 2. Add the salt and sugar into the mixing bowl. 3. Mix in 1 ½ cups of flour. 4. Add the rest of the flour, mixing on medium speed until a ball of dough forms. 5. Remove the dough to a board dusted with flour and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. 6. Divide the dough into equal round portions. 7. Roll and gently stretch the dough to fit on your pizza pans. 8. Press the dough onto your pans, cover with a dry towel and let rise for 15 minutes. Illuminate Itembank™ Continue: Turn to the next page. Generated On March 13, 2020, 2:26 PM PDT Page 14 Student Name: 4th Grade ELA Review Assessment ID: ib.2457318 Directions: Answer the following question(s) relating to the passage titled "Pizza".

You are now ready to add your own toppings! Suggested favorites are tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni! Bake in a preheated 450° oven for 10–15 minutes. SAMPLE C March 15, 2010 Today I went on a very cool field trip! We went to the local pizzeria to see how pizza is made. This was very interesting to see up close. A lot of work goes into making a pizza. First they have to make the dough. They don't use as many ingredients as I thought. They use flour, sugar, salt, water and yeast. They have to let it rise for a while before they make it into the crust. One of the workers at the pizza shop likes to spin the pizza like a top. He throws it up in the air and catches it like a Frisbee! After they have pressed the dough into the pans, they top it with whatever the customer has ordered and bake it in a really hot oven. The manager says the hotter the oven the faster the pizza bakes. He says his ovens are as hot as the sun. I think he was exaggerating a bit! He also told us some interesting facts about pizza. He said pepperoni is the most popular topping and that the average person eats about 6 pizzas a year! He gave us a sample of a new flavor of pizza, the dessert pizza. The "sauce" was strawberry ice cream and the "toppings" were chocolate chips and marshmallows. It was delicious. The only problem was I was as hungry as a horse when I got home, and mom didn't want to order pizza for dinner! This was the best field trip ever!

28 The following question has two parts. First, Part B: answer part A. Then, answer part B. Which detail from the passage best supports Part A: your answer in part A? How does the author support the claim that A. The Greeks baked bread in round shapes and people around the world enjoy pizza in "Pizza added toppings such as meat, fruit, olive oil and History"? spices. It was often eaten by working class people and A. The author uses examples of different toppings B. their families because it was a convenient and used on pizza. inexpensive food. B. The author names types of people that like Legend has it that pizza, as we know it today, pizza. C. was first created by a baker in Naples, Italy. C. The author names several countries that eat Soon Americans everywhere were eating pizza pizza. D. and made it one of the most popular foods in our D. The author states that it is the most delicious country. food in America.

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29 In "Pizza History" the author explains the Greek's first version of pizza was different from the pizza we eat today. Why was it different? Use key details from the passage to support and explain your answer. Write your answer on the lines below.

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Mood Rings of the Animal World One fascinating type of lizard is the chameleon. It has the ability to change color. A chameleon does not have to think about changing its color. It just happens. Have you noticed how people's faces turn red when they get embarrassed? The same kind of thing happens to chameleons. Most change from green to brown and back. However, some chameleons can turn yellow, blue, green, brown, black, or even white!

Why Chameleons Change Colors

Most people think that chameleons change color to blend in with their surroundings. This is a mistaken belief. Chameleons naturally possess a color and pattern that help them hide from danger. If a chameleon sits on a green leaf, it does not turn green. It is already green! Biologists have learned that chameleons change color to show their moods. This is one way that they let other chameleons know how they feel. When some chameleons are happy, they turn green. When some chameleons are upset, they will turn yellow.

How Chameleons Change Color

Chameleons possess special cells that contain color. These cells lie in layers under the chameleon's outer skin. Each layer has cells in it that are a certain color. The top layer has yellow and red cells. The next layer has blue ones. The third layer has white cells, and the fourth one has dark cells. To turn color, the brain sends a message to the cells to shrink or enlarge. For example, if the brain tells the blue and yellow cells to enlarge, the chameleon turns green. Blue and yellow make green. At the same time, the brain tells the red, white, and dark cells to contract. That keeps red, white, brown, and black from showing.

More Chameleon Facts

Chameleons are interesting in other ways, too. A chameleon's tongue can stretch until it is twice the length of its body! A long tongue comes in handy for catching insects that try to run away. In addition, a chameleon can rotate its eyes in different directions at the same time. That helps it see all around itself without moving its head.

Chameleon Fun

Children and adults enjoy watching chameleons. It's fun to watch them change color. Sometimes this can happen in just twenty seconds. Some people have even stated that it might be fun to be a chameleon. Think of what color you would be if you were a chameleon!

30 Read the sentences. 31 Which sentence best describes the main idea of the passage? It has the ability to change color. A Chameleons are fun animals to watch as they chameleon does not have to think about A. change colors. changing its color. B. Chameleons can change their color to show how What does the word ability most likely mean? they feel. A. strength C. Chameleons change color to hide from humans. B. speed D. Chameleons can turn any color of the rainbow. C. danger D. skill

Illuminate Itembank™ Continue: Turn to the next page. Generated On March 13, 2020, 2:26 PM PDT Page 17 Student Name: 4th Grade ELA Review Assessment ID: ib.2457318 Directions: Answer the following question(s) relating to the passage titled "Mood Rings of the Animal World". 32 What inference can be made about the process 34 If you were writing a report on the process that that chameleons use to change color? occurs when chameleons change color, which of the following sections would provide the most A. Chameleons change color depending on the information? temperature they are in. B. A chameleon's skin changes color by adding A. Why Chameleons Change Color pattern to blend in with its surroundings. B. How Chameleons Change Color C. A chameleon's brain sends a message to its C. More Chameleon Facts skin cells to shrink or enlarge to change colors. D. Chameleon Fun D. Chameleons change color by absorbing the color of the item they are standing on. 35 If you wanted to add a detail to the article about what happens when a chameleon is angry, under 33 The following question has two parts. First, which heading would it fit best? answer part A. Then, answer part B. A. Why Chameleons Change Colors Part A: B. How Chameleons Change Color How does the author support the idea that C. More Chameleon Facts chameleons change colors depending on their D. Chameleon Fun mood? A. by explaining how we know that chameleons Which of the following is a synonym for the word have different moods 36 contract as it is used in the sentence below from B. by explaining the colors that chameleons the passage? change to with different moods C. by explaining that chameleons are always happy For example, if the brain tells the blue and lizards yellow cells to enlarge, the chameleon turns green. Blue and yellow make green. At the by explaining that chameleons like being D. same time, the brain tells the red, white, and different colors dark cells to contract. That keeps red, white, brown, and black from showing. Part B: A. get smaller Which detail from the passage best supports disappear your answer in part A? B. C. bond A. Have you noticed how people's faces turn red when they get embarrassed? D. grow bigger B. Most change from green to brown and back. C. However, some chameleons can turn yellow, blue, green, brown, black, or even white! D. When some chameleons are upset, they will turn yellow.

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Poisonous Plants Hours after you come home from hiking you feel a tingling sensation on your arm. You keep scratching, but 1 it does not go away. It soon turns into a rash. You may not have known it at the time, but you probably came into contact with poison oak or poison ivy during your hike. These plants are so horrible that it is best to know what they look like so you can avoid them.

What They Look Like

Poison ivy and poison oak both grow as a bush or a vine. Their leaves are shiny. The leaves form on the 2 end of each stem in groups of three. Poison ivy and poison oak are green and will turn red in the fall.

Since poison oak and poison ivy are so similar, the best way to tell them apart is by their leaves. The 3 poison oak has leaves that are uneven, and the tips are curved. Poison ivy has leaves that are even, and the tips are pointed. The plant is also hairy and has white berries. Another way to tell them apart is by where they are located. Poison ivy tends to grow along the eastern part of the United States. Poison oak tends to grow in the western part of the United States.

The Causes of the Rash

The rash is caused when you come in contact with oil called urushiol, which is found on poison ivy and 4 poison oak plants. The oil can be found on all parts of the plant.

You will get the rash if you come into direct contact with the plant. The rash is usually seen in streaks. This 5 might happen because you brushed against the plant as you walked by it.

You may also get a rash if you come into indirect contact with the oil. This may happen when you touch 6 items that may have come in contact with poison ivy or poison oak. Many items can carry the poisonous oil on them for months.

Symptoms

The first symptom usually occurs within 8 to 72 hours. The infected area will begin to itch, and it may also 7 burn like crazy! Sometimes blisters will form. The blisters may begin to "weep" a sticky fluid. On average, the rash will last 5 to 12 days.

People mistakenly believe that the rash is spreading because it appears later on different parts of their 8 body. This is not the case. The rash can occur at different rates on different body parts. The rash only occurs where it touched the oil of the plant. It cannot spread on its own. The only way to spread the rash is by touching different parts of your body with something that still contains some of the poisonous oil on it.

The rash is not contagious. You cannot spread or catch the rash by touching the rash or blister fluid. It can 9 only spread if the rash or blister fluid still contains the poisonous oil. However, this is not likely, as the oil would already have been absorbed into the skin or washed off.

What to Do

If you know, or think you have touched poison oak or poison ivy immediately wash all infected areas with 10 plenty of water. Do not forget to wash items, such as clothing, with soap and water immediately. If you wash within 15 minutes of touching the poison oak or poison ivy you might not get the rash. If you do get the rash, you can apply medication to soothe and heal.

What Not to Do

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Although the rash is very itchy, try not to scratch it. The scratching will not spread the rash; however, it can11 cause an infection. Do not try to get rid of these plants on your own if you find them on your property. Also, never burn these plants! The smoke could carry the poisonous oil to your body. You could also breathe in the poisonous fumes into your lungs.

Remember, the best way to avoid getting a rash is to avoid poison oak and poison ivy as best as you can. 12

37 Once you have come into contact with either 40 How is the section titles "What They Look Like" plant, what is one thing you can do that might organized? prevent you from developing a rash? A. problem and solution A. Within 15 minutes, wash with soap and water all B. cause and effect the areas that may have been in contact with the oils. C. compare and contrast B. Once you come into contact with the oils, there D. chronological order is nothing you can do to prevent the rash. C. You can apply medication to keep the rash from 41 What can the reader infer about the symptoms spreading. that occur after coming into contact with poison D. You can change clothes immediately. oak or poison ivy? Use details from the passage in your answer. Write your answer on the lines below. 38 Name one way that poison oak and poison ivy are different. A. Poison oak has shiny leaves, but poison ivy has dull leaves. B. Poison oak is only found in the eastern part of the United States, while poinson ivy is found in the western part. C. Poison oak has green leaves, while poison ivy has red leaves. D. Poison oak has leaves that are uneven with a curved tips, while poison ivy has even leaves 42 Read the sentence from the passage. with pointed tips. The scratching will not spread the rash; however, it can cause an infection. Why are poison oak and poison ivy considered 39 Which of these best describes why the author horrible? used this cause and effect relationship in the A. Many people get the two plants confused. passage? Poison oak is good for you, but poison ivy can to show the reader that scratching can spread a cause a rash. A. rash from the oil in the poison B. They grow all over the United States chocking to inform the reader about how to treat a rash out other helpful plants. B. to persuade the reader to avoid scratching the C. Although they look similar to a dangerous plant, C. rash poison oak and poison ivy are actually harmless. to illustrate how painful a rash from poison oak D. If you come into contact with them, you can D. or ivy can be quickly develop an itchy rash.

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43 Which sentence from the passage best shows 46 According to the passage, if you believe you the main idea? came into contact with poison oak or poison ivy, what is the first thing you should do? A. These plants are so horrible that it is best to know what they look like so you can avoid them. A. Put medicine where your body touched the B. The poison oak has leaves that are uneven, and plant. the tips are curved. B. Wash all of the infected areas with plenty of C. The infected area will begin to itch, and it may water. also burn like crazy! C. Get rid of the plants so you do not get a rash D. Although the rash is very itchy, try not to scratch again. it. D. Scratch the infected area so you will get some relief. 44 The author uses the fact that poison ivy and oak can cause rashes that lead to infection and 47 Which of the following parts of the poison oak possible breathing problems if burned and and poison ivy plant can cause a rash if you inhaled to support which claim in the first touch it? paragraph? A. the flower A. poison oak and ivy are deadly B. the stem B. poison oak and ivy are horrible C. the roots C. poison oak and ivy are hard to avoid D. All of the above D. poison oak and ivy should be cleared 48 To prepare for a nature walk, your teacher has 45 What reason does the author of "Poisonous given you several pictures of poison oak and Plants" provide to make readers realize why they poison ivy leaves. According to the passage, should not scratch a rash caused by poison ivy or which of the following is one way you can tell poison oak? poison oak and poison ivy leaves apart? A. The author explains that the scratching will A. by the shininess of the leaves spread the rash. B. by how many leaves are on each stem B. The author explains that the scratching can C. by how the edges of the leaves look cause an infection. D. by the color of the leaves C. The author explains that scratching might send poison ivy fumes into your lungs. D. The author explains that scratching most likely 49 What is the substance on poison oak and poison makes the rash contagious. ivy plants that can cause a rash? A. white berries B. sticky fluid C. hair D. urushiol oil

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