Passage: Lena hurried to the garden, sure she was too late to help. Ms. Ortiz showed her how to plant carrot seeds in shallow rows. Lena spaced her seeds wrong at first, fixed it with help, and asked to come back. Which option best summarizes the passage?

Passage: Each Friday the cafeteria manager set unopened milk, fruit, and sandwiches on a cart. Helpers checked that each item was sealed and cold. A food pantry collected it before lunch ended. Which option best summarizes the passage?

Passage: The robot club had an hour left. Arjun wanted to retest every turn, but Nia saw the battery was nearly empty. She suggested practicing only the tricky turn, and the robot did well. Which option best summarizes the passage?

Passage: At low tide, pools of seawater remained between the rocks. Small crabs hid under shells and tiny fish darted through seaweed. A ranger reminded visitors to watch without touching. Which option best summarizes the passage?

Passage: Maya and her grandfather traced a quieter bike route on their map, past the park and over a footbridge, to avoid the busy road to the library. They followed it closely as they pedaled there. Which option best summarizes the passage?

Passage: The school newspaper staff met after the final bell to prepare Friday's issue. They chose articles about the concert and science fair, checked names and dates, and Mateo drew a cartoon for the back page. Which option best summarizes the passage?

Passage: Snow began falling as Erin reached her aunt's farm. She hoped to sled, but Aunt Jo asked her to bring the goats into the warm barn first. Erin sighed, then wrapped the shivering smallest goat in a blanket. Which option best summarizes the passage?

Sentence: After the storm, the trail was muddy, so the hikers chose the longer road home. Which option best paraphrases it?

Sentence: Mia lowered her voice when the baby finally fell asleep. Which option best paraphrases it?

Sentence: The museum guide asked the group to pause so everyone could see the tiny arrowhead. Which option best paraphrases it?

Sentence: When the class fish stopped eating, Mr. Bell checked the water and moved the bowl away from the sunny window. Which option best paraphrases it?

Sentence: The old bridge stayed closed until workers replaced the cracked boards. Which option best paraphrases it?

Sentence: Aunt Rosa saved glass jars because they made handy containers for buttons, seeds, and paintbrushes. Which option best paraphrases it?

Passage: The play nearly stopped when a curtain rope jammed. Nick suggested the side door, so actors moved quietly and it went on. Response: A rope stuck, Nick chose the side door, actors tiptoed, the play went on. How does the response treat the passage?

Passage: A wind vane spins on a post and points into the wind. Farmers and sailors have used them to notice wind direction before storms. Response: Wind vanes help people see which way the wind is blowing. How does the response treat the passage?

Passage: At noon the announcer asked racers to line up by the orange cones. A whistle then started the race. Response: At midday, the speaker told runners to get ready by the cones. How does the response treat the passage?

Passage: Bats slept under the bridge all day. At dusk they flew out to hunt insects above the river. They returned by sunrise. Response: Bats rested under the bridge by day and hunted insects at night. How does the response treat the passage?

Source: Prairie dogs use sharp calls to warn their group when danger is near. Student note: When a threat comes close, a prairie dog lets out high cries so the others know. Is the note fair?

Source: During droughts, the town asked families to water lawns only twice a week. Student note: During droughts, the town asked families to water lawns only twice a week. Is the note fair?

Source: Carla placed the ripe peaches in a shallow basket so they would not bruise. Student note: Carla put the ripe peaches in a shallow basket so they would not bruise. Is the note fair?