Student Instructions
Welcome to your Final Exam! Read each direction carefully. Do your best work!
Part 1: Word Work and Decoding
Complete the word with the correct vowel team: The cat likes to sl____p in the sun.
Which word has the 'ai' vowel team?
Which of these is a compound word?
What compound word is made from 'butter' and 'fly'?
How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?
Which word is broken into syllables correctly?
Fill in the blank to complete the word with the correct vowel team: I like to r____d books.
Which two words make the compound word 'toothbrush'?
Part 2: Reading Comprehension - The New Swing
Lily the squirrel lived in a cozy treehouse. Every morning, she would gather acorns from the big oak tree nearby. One sunny afternoon, her friend Pip the robin flew by. 'Hello, Lily!' chirped Pip. 'What are you doing?' Lily smiled. 'I am building a new swing for my treehouse! It will be so fun.' Pip offered to help. Together, they tied strong vines to a sturdy branch. By sunset, the swing was ready. Lily and Pip took turns swinging high into the sky, laughing as they went. It was the best swing ever!
Who is the main character in the story?
Where does Lily live?
What does Lily do every morning?
What did Lily and Pip build together?
How did Lily and Pip feel when they used the swing?
Part 3: Reading Comprehension - Helper Animals
Many animals help people every day. Guide dogs help people who cannot see. These dogs are trained to lead their owners safely around town. They help them cross streets and avoid obstacles. Farm animals also help us. Cows give us milk, and chickens give us eggs. Sheep give us wool to make warm clothes. Even small bees are helpers! Bees fly from flower to flower, collecting nectar. While they do this, they help plants grow. All these animals work hard to help people in different ways.
What is this passage mostly about?
Which animal helps people who cannot see?
Name two things that farm animals give us.
How do bees help plants grow?
Think about your favorite animal. Write a paragraph about why it is your favorite. Tell us what it looks like, where it lives, and what it does. Try to write 3-5 sentences.
Part 5: Oral Reading Fluency
Instructions for Teacher: The student will read the passage below aloud. Assess their reading fluency, including accuracy, speed, and expression. No written questions for the student on this section.
The sun shone brightly on the playground. Mia and Sam loved to play outside. Mia hopped on the swings, going higher and higher. Sam raced his toy car down the slide. A little bird sang a happy song from a tree branch. It was a perfect day for playing. They knew it was important to share and take turns. After a while, their mom called them for a cool drink. They smiled, ready for more fun after a short break.