ELA Checkpoint 4 Review In The Middle

Read the passage and answer the questions. 1. What does mom give to Justin to share? a movie some popcorn some cheese a story 2. Why does Mom suggest watching a movie? so Justin will feel he is part of the family so Rusty will stop drawing cars so the family can talk about something new so she can have a rest 3. What is the mainlesson Justin learns? Each person is in the middle of something. All stories need three parts. Moms are right most of the time. Being in the middle is good sometimes. 4. How does Justin feel at the beginning of the story? sad confused foolish nervous 5. How is Justin’s problem solved at the end of the story? Justin enjoys the movie with his family. Justin sees he is still in the middle of his brothers. Justin sees that being in the middle can be good. Justin shares the popcorn with his brothers. 6. What is differentin the way Mom and Justin feel about Justin's problem? Mom thinks the middle is cutest. Mom thinks Justin is being childish. Mom thinks Justin will forget about it. Mom thinks the middle is important. 7. What does the picture best help the reader understand about the story? The family is happy being together. Justin likes being with Mom. The family has many different talents. Justin would like to be the oldest. 8. Read this sentence about the story.When Brandon smiled, he showed the two new _ in his mouth.Which word makes this sentence correct? tooth teeth teeths tooths 9. Read this sentence about the story.Mom should feel proud of _ for helping Justin.Which word makes this sentence correct? myself himself herself yourself 10. Read this sentence about the story.Justin _ think he can make funny faces.Which word makes this sentence correct? does'nt doesn't' do'esnt doesn't 11. Reread paragraphs 1 and 2.What is the meaning of the wordgrim in paragraph 1? upset shy brave proud 12. What is the meaning of the phrase heavy sigh in paragraph 3? a loud and excited scream a long and sad breath a high and silly song a low and careful growl 13. Read this sentence from the story.“Let’s all watch a movie,” she suggested.What does the word suggested mean as it is used in this sentence? ordered offered warned hinted 14. Which two words from the story have a long vowel sound? Choose two correct answers. grim face best put side 15. Which two words from the story have a short vowel sound?Choose two correct answers. like make next mom cute 16. Which two words from the story have the same vowel sound as cheese? Choose two correct answers. neat guess being asked said 17. Which two words from the story have a long vowel sound? Choose two correct answers. brother middle himself baby feeling 18. Which two words from the story have the same vowel sound? Choose two correct answers. said just thought draw good