GRADE 3 READING - Virginia Department of Education

1 Virginia STANDARDS OF LEARNINGS pring 2010 Released TestGRADE 3 READINGForm R0110, CORE 1 Property of the Virginia Department of EducationCopyright 2010 by the Commonwealth of Virginia , Department of Education , Box 2120, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120. All rights reserved. Except as permitted by law, this material may not be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without written permission from the copyright owner. Commonwealth of Virginia public school educators may reproduce any portion of these released tests for non-commercial educational purposes without requesting permission. All others should direct their written requests to the Virginia Department of Education , Division of Student Assessment and School Improvement, at the above address or by e-mail to 1/20/11 11:19 AM Page 1VA526037_3R_RB 1/20/11 11:19 AM Page 23 ReadingSAMPLE AAunt Jackie s Ring1 For Mary s birthday, her aunt gave her a ring that was more than 100 yearsold.

2 Take good care of it, her aunt warned. She did just that until one dayMary looked down at her hand and noticed the ring was Aunt Jackie is going to be so disappointed in me, thought Mary. Then Maryremembered she put the ring in her pocket when she washed her hands atthe sink. Thank goodness! Mary said to herself. After that, she never tookoff Aunt Jackie s ring story is MOSTLY about Aa normal day BMary s auntCa special ringDMary s birthdayDirectionsRead the passage. Then read each question about the passage and choose thebest 1/20/11 11:19 AM Page 34 DirectionsYou do not need to read a passage to answer the following question. Read andanswer the BRead this this sentence, the word enjoymeans FlikeGhearHnoticeJsave Mrs. Johnson is my favoriteteacher, and I really enjoyherclass, Mario told his 1/20/11 11:19 AM Page 45Go to the next page and continue 1/20/11 11:19 AM Page 56 Directions: Read the story and answer the questions that the Milk1 Sonia stared at the dry cereal in her bowl.

3 The milk carton was sitting acrossthe table in front of Sonia s little brother, Trenton. Sonia was calmly waitingfor Trenton to stop talking so she could ask him to pass the I hope I have enough pencils, Trenton said. Maybe they should all besharpened before we leave. It was Trenton s first day of school. He wasstarting kindergarten, and he was very excited as well as a little sighed. She knew it was rude to interrupt, but what if Trenton neverstopped talking? A growl came from Sonia s stomach, and the third graderdecided not to wait anymore. Sonia knew what to expect at school. Shecouldn t understand what all the excitement was about. All she wanted to dowas eat her cereal, but she needed the Trenton said I think Jorge is in Ms. Rick s class too, Trenton said. He had not even heardhis sister call his name.

4 He was too busy talking to his father about whatmight happen on his first day of Trenton said Sonia a little 1/20/11 11:19 AM Page 677 I wonder if I ll be able to find the lunchroom. Dad, do you think that I willbe able to find my way around? What if I am late for lunch? 8 Trenton, you will be fine! said Trenton! Sonia said stopped talking. Dad looked up from his cup of coffee and raised I m sorry, but I ve been trying to ask Trenton to pass the milk, Sonia said. He s been talking nonstop for an hour. What is the big deal about Trentonstarting kindergarten? 12 I have not been talking for an hour, Trenton You have too, Sonia Have not, Trenton That s enough, Dad said to grinned at her brother. Dad frowned at Sonia. I remember breakfaston your first day of kindergarten, said thought back to that day.

5 She had been nervous, and she had askedDad a million questions. Dad had answered every one. Maybe she needed toshow a little more understanding toward her younger brother. It would beneat to have him at the same school that she had been attending for almostfour years turned to Trenton. Don t worry about getting lost. Your teacher willtake you where you need to go. I can look in your backpack to see if youhave everything you need, she s face brightened. Really? 20 But you have to do something first, Sonia What s that? Trenton smiled at her little brother. Pass the milk. VA526037_3R_RB 1/20/11 11:19 AM Page 782 How does the reader know that Trenton is unsure about school?FHe eats breakfast tries to find something to wants to get to school asks a lot of Which question does paragraph 2 answer?

6 AWho is Trenton s teacher?BWhat is Trenton s favorite food?CWhere does Trenton go to school?DWhich GRADE is Trenton in this year?VA526037_3R_RB 1/20/11 11:19 AM Page 893 Look at the flow chart shows what happens in the story. Which of thesebelongs in the empty box?ASonia eats her breakfast without tells Trenton about tries to speak to gets ready for waits while Trenton talks. Sonia thinks about her firstday of offers to help 1/20/11 11:19 AM Page 9106 What is the main problem in the story?FTrenton and Sonia are late for does not want to help her is not able to make Trenton listen to wants to stay home from Why is Dad important to the story?AHe passes the milk to makes breakfast for helps Sonia remember her first day of shows Trenton where his classroom is at Based on the story, why does Sonia decide to help Trenton?

7 FShe begins to understand how Trenton teacher wants her to be kind to dad asks her to take care of wants Trenton to pass the 1/20/11 11:19 AM Page 10119 Which sentence shows that something belongs to Trenton?ATrenton s almost finished s backpack is on the s glad his friend will be in his s going to the same school as his The main reason to read this story is to Funderstand how a boy feels about starting schoolGlearn about favorite foods to eat at home Hdiscover how to make breakfast at homeJfind out what supplies are needed for school7 Based on the story, what will Sonia MOST likely do after she eats breakfast?AShe will ride the will check Trenton s will make her will prepare Trenton s 1/20/11 11:19 AM Page 1112 Directions: Read the flier and answer the questions that ONLY animals that students are allowed to feed are those in the Children s food can be bought at the zoo for 25 cents and given to these animals.

8 Do not feed your lunch to them. It is not good for the the AnimalsWhat You Need to KnowField Trip DayOn the morning of the trip, the students will be divided into teams. One student from each team will receive a camera. The camera person will take pictures of the team, the animals, and other fun sights at the students should wear blue shirts. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes because wewill be walking all day. Please bring a bag lunch and a drink. We will have a picnicat the park inside the zoo. Bring a healthy snack, such as a piece of fruit and a drink,for later in the we are at the zoo, always remain with your team. Do not leave the teamwithout asking permission from the team Friday, May 6, our class will take a field trip toNorth Park Zoo. The zoo has lions, elephants, andother interesting animals.

9 Many of the animals wehave been studying will be there for us to 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4 Team 5 Team 6 Miss BankerMrs. LopezMr. HarperMiss AbelMr. SotoMrs. ThomasOur class will be divided into six teams. Each team will have five students and one leader. The leaders are listed in the 1/20/11 11:19 AM Page 1213 The cost is $ for students and $ for adults to enter the zoo. The studentswill leave the school at 9:00 and return at 2:30 sign the permission slip. Return it along with the money to your child steacher by Monday, May 2. Both the permission slip and the money should be in anenvelope with your child s name written on the InformationFIELD TRIP PERMISSION SLIPC hild s NameParent s NameMy child will go on the field trip YES or NONumber of adults that will go on the field tripParent s SignatureVA526037_3R_RB 1/20/11 11:19 AM Page 131411 Read this sentence from the word means the opposite of remain?

10 AmeetBenterCleaveDgatherWhen we are at the zoo, always remainwithyour Read this dictionary What You Need to Know, which meaning of parkis used?F1G2H3J4park (p rk) n. 1. A place where cars are kept. 2. A piece of landwhere children can play. 3. A building used for team sports. v. 4. To leave a car for a short 1/20/11 11:19 AM Page 141513 Look at the information belongs in the circle titled Date ?AMay 2 BMay 3 CMay 6 DMay 9 InformationAbout FieldTrip DayDate:Time:9:00 2:30 :North ParkZooCost:$ forstudents12 Miss Abel will be the leader for Team F1G2H3J4VA526037_3R_RB 1/20/11 11:19 AM Page 151615 Students should not feed their lunches to the animals because Athe team leaders need snacks laterBthe animals like their own food betterCthe food may make the animals sickDthe students will become hungry later14 Look at the flow of these belongs in the empty box?