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1、/readingwondersCopyright by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.Allrights reserved.The contents, orpartsthereof,may be reproduced in print form for non-profit educational use with McGraw-Hill Reading Wonders provided such reproductions bear copyright notice, but may not be reproduced in

2、any form for any other purpose without the prior written consent of The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc.,including,butnotlimitedto, networkstorageortransmission, orbroadcastfordistance learning.Send all inquiries to: McGraw-Hill Education Two Penn PlazaNew York, New York 10121BTable of ContentsUnit 1Week

3、11Week 25Week 39Week 413Week 517Unit 2Week 121Week 225Week 329Week 433Week 537Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.Unit 3Week 141Week 245Week 349Week 453Week 557Unit 4Week 161Week 265Week 369Week 473Week 577Table of Contents Contd.Unit 5Week 181Week 285Week 389Week 493Week 597Unit 6Week 1101Week

4、 2105Week 3109Week 4113Week 5117Answer KeyUnit 1121Unit 2122Unit 3123Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.Unit 4124Unit 5125Unit 6126Teacher IntroductionSelection TestsSelection Tests is a weekly assessment option that is part of the complete assessment program aligned with McGraw-Hill Reading W

5、onders and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).Purpose of Selection TestsSelection Tests offers the opportunity to assess students on their knowledge of weekly selection and concept vocabulary and their comprehension of the reading selections found in the McGraw-Hill Reading Wonders Literature An

6、thology.Focus ofSelection TestsSelection Tests focuses on two key CCSS areasReading and Language. The assessment items require students to provide the correct meanings of previously-taught vocabulary words; and to access meaning from previously-encountered text.Administering Selection TestsSelection

7、 Tests has been designed to supplement the student data you receive from Weekly Assessment. Since the assessments in Selection Tests do not have students encountering unknown words or applying knowledge of comprehension skills to “Cold Reads,” it should not be used as the sole tool for monitoring st

8、udent progress through the curriculum.Each assessment should be administered once the instruction for the specific anthology selection is completed. Make copies of the assessment for the students in your class.After each student has a copy of the assessment, provide a version of the following direct

9、ions: Say: Write your name and the date on the assessment pages. (When students are finished, continue with the directions.) Read each question carefully. Completely fill in the circle next to the correct answer. When you have completed the assessment, put your pencil down and turn the pages over. Y

10、ou may begin now.Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.Answer procedural questions during the assessment, but do not provide any assistance on the items. After the class has completed the assessment, ask students to verify that their names and the date are written on the assessment pages.Selectio

11、n Tests Teacher IntroductionvTeacher IntroductionOverview of Selection TestsEach assessment is comprised of the following: 8 multiple-choice items assessing the weekly selection vocabulary and concept vocabulary 5 multiple-choice items assessing the weekly selection from the McGraw-Hill Reading Wond

12、ers Literature AnthologyVocabularyItems assess selection vocabulary and concept vocabulary.Items primarily ask students to provide the definition of the word; however, items featuring synonym/antonym identification, word categorizing, dictionary skills, and multiple- meanings are used as well when a

13、pplicable.ComprehensionItems assess students understanding of the anthology selection using item types featured in the other assessment components.Answer KeysThe correct answer and CCSS alignment are provided for each item.Scoring Selection Tests and Evaluating ScoresEach item is worth one point.If

14、you plan on students completing the entire test in one sitting, please tell them to disregard the STOP icon after vocabulary.You can decide to have students complete only a single section of the assessment or administer the assessment over two days. The STOP icon after both vocabulary and comprehens

15、ion sections and the 18/15 numbering of items were included to assist in these administration methods.Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. If students complete only the vocabulary section, a score of 6 or higher is expected. If students complete only the comprehension section, a score of 4 or h

16、igher is expected. If students complete the entire weekly test, a score of 10 or higher isexpected.Students who score below these benchmarks may benefit from a review of the selection, its key vocabulary, and its associated comprehension skills.viSelection Tests Teacher IntroductionName: Date: The P

17、rincess and the Pizza Selection VocabularyRead each item below carefully and choose the correct answer.1Which word has almost the SAME meaning as the word gracious?abrave bhappy cgentle dpolite2Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of the word original?fbrighthfancygcleaninew3Copyright The McGraw-Hill

18、 Companies, Inc.What does the word flattened mean? a even or properly positioned b limited or restricted in size cmore level or smoothdaligned incorrectly4What does the word stale mean?fnotcolorful g not clear h not dirty inot freshGO ON 1Selection Tests Unit 1, Week 1Grade 4Name: Date: 5Which word

19、has almost the SAME meaning as the word frantically?aeagerly bcorrectly c quietly dwildly6What does the word muttered mean?fshouted loudlygsaid something secretlyhspokequietly tooneself Adjective: properly authorized Adjective: relating to the job or work of someone in a position of authority7italke

20、d rapidly about unimportant things Read the dictionary entry below.Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.Which of the following words is defined in the entry above?aflattenedcofficialbgraciousdstale8What does the word brainstorm mean?f form a mental pictureSTOPg have a sudden bright idea hsend a

21、message to somebody iexpresssomething byspeaking2Selection Tests Unit 1, Week 5Grade 4Name: Date: The Princess and the Pizza ComprehensionRead the following questions carefully. You may look back at the selection to help find the answer to each question.1What was the final task the ladies had to per

22、form?ato make a pizzabto write an essaycto cook a worthy feastdto try on a glass slipper2Princesses from all of the following fairy tales were referred to in the story EXCEPTf Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.gSleeping Beauty. hCinderella. i Rapunzel.3Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.What did

23、 Princess Paulina do AFTER she tried making bread but BEFORE the queen told her the losers would be beheaded?atookanap b wrote an essay cplanned anescaped tried on the glass slippersGO ON 3Selection Tests Unit 1, Week 1Grade 4Name: Date: 4How did Princess Paulina solve her problem of needing a job?f

24、 She became an avid gardener.g She became Queen Zeldas assistant.h She opened Princess Paulinas Pizza Palace.iShe married PrinceDrupert and became atrue princess again.5All of the following are ways Princess Paulina changed at the end of the story EXCEPT that she no longera cared about being a princ

25、ess in a castle.b wanted to do the princess wave through town.cworried about having Queen Zelda for a stepmother.Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.dworried about having Queen Zelda for a mother-in-law.STOP4Selection Tests Unit 1, Week 5Grade 4Name: Date: Experts, Incorporated Selection Vocabu

26、laryRead each item below carefully and choose the correct answer.1What does the word hesitated mean?acontinued b paused cskipped dstopped2Which word has almost the SAME meaning as the word desperately?fhopelessly gimmediately h recklessly iseparately3What does the word inspiration mean?Copyright The

27、 McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.aan opinionb a bright idea ca personal view dapiece ofadvice4What does the word advise mean?fto confess something gtointerrupt someone hto inform somebody ito keep a secretGO ON Grade 45Selection Tests Unit 6, Week 1Name: Date: 5Which word has almost the SAME meaning as t

28、he word uncomfortably?auneasily bunexpectedly cunfortunately dunnaturally6Which word has almost the SAME meaning as the word humiliated?fannoyed gashamed hfrightened iworried7What does the word accountable mean?Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.ahelpful bincredible c responsible dthoughtful8W

29、hat does self-esteem mean? fpatienceinoneself g confidence in oneself hself-control of oneselfia low opinion of oneselfSTOP6Selection Tests Unit 1, Week 2Grade 4Name: Date: Experts, IncorporatedComprehensionRead the following questions carefully. You may look back at the selection to help find the a

30、nswer to each question.1What is the MAIN problem in the story?a Rod did not like his name.b Lucas was Rods only friend.c No one finished his or her assignment.dRod was about to earn an F and ruin the chance for a pizza party.2Why was it difficult for Rod to write an essay about what he wants to be w

31、hen he grows up?fHe hadso manyideas thathe could notchoose only one.gHe did nothaveenough time todo the assignment. hHe thought everyone would laugh at his choice. iHe had no idea what he wanted to be.3Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.What do Rod and Lucas have in common?a They have bad name

32、s.b They do not have any friends.c They did not complete the assignment.d They were going to ruin the chance for a pizza party.GO ON Grade 47Selection Tests Unit 6, Week 1Name: Date: Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.4What profession did Rod choose?fteacher g name expert h truck driver ibaseb

33、all player5How is the setting connected to the MAIN problem in the story?a It occurs on the way to school. bIt centers on lunch time at school. cItcenters ona schoolassignment.d It occurs during a pizza party at school.STOP8Selection Tests Unit 1, Week 2Grade 4Name: Date: EarthquakesSelection Vocabu

34、laryRead each item below carefully and choose the correct answer.1What does the word altered mean?a decorated bchanged c healed dfixed2What does the word collapse mean?fto fall down g to reduce hto trim down itodecrease3Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.What does the word destruction mean? a

35、noisy behavior in a public place b distressing feelings after shock c the condition of being wrecked dthe feeling be being let down4Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of the word severe?fbright gcolorful helegant igentleGO ON Grade 49Selection Tests Unit 6, Week 1Name: Date: 5Which word means almos

36、t the SAME as substantial?a emptyb fullc lightdsignificant6What does the word unpredictable mean?fnot level or smoothgnot common or familiarhnot easily foreseen or predictedinot interested in someone or something7What does the word hazards mean? aweakpoints in the structure ofsomething b thoughts th

37、at causes feelings of fear c reductions in the level of something d sources of danger8Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.What does the word crisis mean?fa time of great difficultyg a willingness to surrender to somebody ha conclusion based on incomplete facts ialoss caused bygivingawaysomethin

38、gSTOP1Selection Tests Unit 1, Week 2Grade 4Name: Date: EarthquakesComprehensionRead the following questions carefully. You may look back at the selection to help find the answer to each question.1What is the MAIN idea of the article? a Earthquakes happen along faults. bNot all earthquakes can bepred

39、icted. cEarthquakes cause severe destruction.d There are ways to prepare for earthquakes.2After reading the article, what conclusion can you draw?fOnlypeople living nearwaterneedto worryabout earthquakes.gEarthquakes are always destructive, so it is necessary to prepare for them.hSince earthquakes c

40、annot always be predicted, there is no way to prepare for them.Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.iEventhough notall earthquakes can bepredicted, there are ways to prepare for them.3When and where did the largest recorded earthquake take place?a1960 in Chile b2011 in Chile c2010 in Haiti d2011

41、 in JapanGO ON Grade 411Selection Tests Unit 6, Week 1Name: Date: Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.4According to the article, how are Earths crust and a jigsaw puzzle ALIKE?f They have many pieces that fit together.gThey contain many pieces. hThey are fun to work with. iTheyhavesimilarshapes

42、.5All of the following cause breaks in Earths crust EXCEPTaplates spreading apart. bplates changing shapes. c plates crashing together.dplates sliding against one another.STOP1Selection Tests Unit 1, Week 2Grade 4Name: Date: A Crash Course in Forces and Motion with Max Axiom,Super ScientistSelection

43、 VocabularyRead each item below carefully and choose the correct answer.1Read the dictionary entry below.Noun: the attraction due to gravitation that Earth exerts on an object on or near its surface.Which of the following words is defined above?acapabilitiesc gravitybfrictiond inquiry2What word mean

44、s almost the SAME as thrilling?famusinghencouraginggcharmingiexciting3Which word BEST completes this sentence?Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.Oil in a car engine reduces .aadvantagec gravitybfrictiond identity4What does the word identity mean?fapersonsindividuality ga copy of something h a

45、perfect example ian opinionGO ON Grade 413Selection Tests Unit 6, Week 1Name: Date: 5Read the dictionary entry below. Noun: a favorable position in relation to somebody or something Noun: a benefit or gainWhich of the following words is defined above?aadvantagec gravitybcapabilitiesd identity6Which

46、word BEST completes this sentence?There is some doubt about the programs technological .fcapabilitieshgravitygfrictioniinquiry7What does the word inquiry mean?Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.a an act that hurts ba request for help ca test ofknowledgeda search for information8Which word has

47、the OPPOSITE meaning of the wordaccelerate?fmove behindhjump overgslow downikeep upSTOP1Selection Tests Unit 1, Week 2Grade 4Name: Date: A Crash Course in Forces and Motion with Max Axiom,Super ScientistComprehensionRead the following questions carefully. You may look back at the selection to help f

48、ind the answer to each question.1What gave Max newfound energy and the desire to learn as much about science as possible?a He learned to juggle bowling balls.b He rode a roller coaster for the first time.cHe learned aboutthe mysteries ofthe seafrom his mother.dHe was struck by a megacharged lightnin

49、g bolt while on a wilderness hike.2How does the setting in the story change?fIn thebeginning Maxisat anamusement park,and at the end he is at a skate park.Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.gIn the beginning Max is at an amusement park, and at the end he is in space.hIn the beginning Max is at

50、 school, and at the end he is at a skate park.iIn the beginning Max isin space, andat the endhe is at a skate park.3What causes an object to move?a force bgravity cinertia dmassGO ON Grade 415Selection Tests Unit 6, Week 1Name: Date: 4What is true about mass and weight? fThey are thesamething. gNeit

51、her canbe measured in space.hMass is the amount of matter in an object, and weight is determined by gravitys pull on an object.iWeight istheamountofmatterinan object, andmass is determined by gravitys pull on an object.5All of the following are scientific concepts Max talks about at the amusement pa

52、rk EXCEPTCopyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.aforce. bgravity. cinertia. dmass.STOP1Selection Tests Unit 1, Week 2Grade 4Name: Date: Kids in BusinessSelection VocabularyRead each item below carefully and choose the correct answer.1Which word means almost the SAME as undertaking?abusiness bmeeti

53、ng ctask dwish2What is an enterprise?fa quick and easy projectg a difficult or important project ha simple and important project ia confusing or impossibleproject3What does the word funds mean?aan event to raise moneyCopyright The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.ba group that needs moneyc money that can be used for anythingd money set aside for a specific purpose4Which word means the OPPOSITE of exceptional?fordinary gtremendous h unusual i weirdGO ON Grade 417Selection Tests Unit 6, Week 1Name: Da