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Assessment Blueprint
Target Level
Knowledge Reasoning Skill
Product

Teacher Jasmyne Hazelwanter Name Subject Grade 4 ELA Topic/Focus Language and Visuals
Total

Outcomes
MC

Selected Response T/F Match Short

Total

#5 (1)

#9 (2)

#1 (1)

Matching (4) #7 (2) #2 (1) #3 (1) #6 (3)

2.2.9 Explain how language and visuals work together to communicate meaning and enhance effect. 2.2.10 - Explain how onomatopoeia and alliteration are used to create mental images. 3.3.2 Record ideas and information that are on topic. 3.4.2 Select visuals, print and/or other media to add interest and engage the audience.
Total

#5 (1)

#9 (2)

2 (3)

#1 (1)

Matching (4)

#7 (2)

3 (7)

#2 (1) #3 (1)

#6 (3)

3 (5)

#8 (2)

#4 (1)

#4 (1)

#8 (2)

2 (3)

2 (2)

7 (15)

1 (1)

5 (5)

1 (4)

4(9)

10 (18)

Sources: Paton, John. "Badgers The Kingfisher Childrens Encyclopedia. New York: Kingfisher Books, 1994. 59. Print. Paton, John. "Seal and Sea Lion The Kingfisher Childrens Encyclopedia. New York: Kingfisher Books, 1994. 605. Print.

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Grade 4: Language & Visuals in Reports Quiz

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Please read every question and the answers carefully before answering. You will have 60 minutes to complete the test. If you finish early, please raise your hand and you will be given an activity booklet to work on. Part A: Matching Match the sound to the image it suits best. Each has only 1 answer and there will be extra images. (4 points) ___C____ MOO ___F____ DING ___B____ POP ___D____ CRASH
d) e) f)

a)

b)

c)

Part B: Multiple Choices Please circle the correct answer for each of the following questions. There is only one right answer per question. (5 points) 1. What is Freds friends fried Fritos for Fridays food an example of? a. b. c. d. Simile Metaphor Alliteration Onomatopoeia

2. Which of the following is not a good example of why its important to stay on topic? a. It will be more enjoyable for readers if its on topic. b. It will help you make your point stronger. c. It will help you be more focused. d. It will be boring if its on topic.

Name: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________ 3. What sentence would be the most on topic, if you were asked to write about the diet of a badger? a. Badgers are mammals. b. Badgers are big, weasel-like animals. c. People rarely see badgers during the day. d. They browse on plant roots and hunt mice, rats and voles. 4. What would be the most relevant and interesting photo to add to a presentation about where hockey players skate? a. c.

b.

d.

5. What would happen to our understanding of the following photo if the words were taken off? a. b. c. d. We could think hes afraid or sleeping instead of cold. The photo would make more sense. It wouldnt be a comic anymore. Nothing would change.

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Part C: Short Answer 6. Using the following paragraph, what are three points about what seals look like that you would use in a report or presentation? (3 points)
Seals and sea lions are large sea mammals. Many of them live in icy waters. They spend most of their time in the sea, but sometimes come ashore to lie in the sun. They also have their young, called pups, on land. Seals have [sleek] bodies and legs shaped like flippers for swimming. They also have a thick layer of fat, or blubber, under their skin to protect them from the cold. Seals and sea lions eat fish and other sea creatures. Sea lions have small ears outside their heads and have fur all over their bodies.

Answers could include: Small ears Fur all over their bodies Sleek bodies shaped like flippers for swimming Thick layer of flat/ blubber Large

7. What does SPLAT! make you imagine? Why does it make you imagine that? (2 points) Students must explain what it makes them think of, for 1 point, and support why for the other point.

8. Why is it a good idea to add pictures, sounds or props to a presentation, from an audience members point of view? Give two reasons. (2 points)

Must give two reasons why, such as, it makes the audience interested etc.

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9. How can pictures and words be used together to portray an idea? Give two examples. (2 points) Must provide two examples: pictures and words in comic books etc.