GRADE 3 READING -- Spring 2009 Released Test

SPECIAL JOBS

Directions: Read the story and answer the questions 1 - 9.

1. It was Monday! Today, Mr. Romo would stand in front of the class and read a list of special jobs. He wanted each student to try a different job every week. Jocelyn liked Mondays because she enjoyed the different jobs. Her favorite, though, was Computer Helper. She loved helping other students use the computer.

2. Jocelyn looked at a table near the window. On top of the table was a big cage. Inside the cage was a bunny named Wiggles. Taking care of Wiggles was the one special job Jocelyn didn’t want.

3. Jocelyn liked Wiggles, but she just didn’t know how to take care of him. She watched her classmates feed him and clean his cage. Jocelyn didn’t know how they made caring for him seem easy. All she knew was that it would never be easy for her.

4. At the front of the room, Mr. Romo had only two special jobs left: Lunchroom Leader and Bunny Buddy. Jocelyn held her breath. Then she heard Mr. Romo say her name, followed by “Bunny Buddy.”

5. Mr. Romo walked towards Jocelyn’s desk, and there was only one thing she could say. “I can’t be the Bunny Buddy!”

6. Mr. Romo looked surprised. “Why not?” he asked.

7. Jocelyn lowered her eyes. “I don’t know how to take care of Wiggles. What will happen to him if I do something wrong? I have never had to take care of a real, live animal,” she said.

8. When Jocelyn looked up, Mr. Romo was smiling. “That’s why I have printed directions. The list will show you how to take care of Wiggles,” Mr. Romo said as he handed the paper to Jocelyn.

9. Jocelyn slowly walked over to the cage where Wiggles lived. Wiggles hopped up to the side of the cage where she was standing, as if to tell her hello. While Jocelyn watched him, he sat there wiggling his nose and looking at her. “Wiggles, will you forgive me if I mess up?”

10. Wiggles seemed to understand, and Jocelyn knew that everything would be all right.

11. By the end of the day, Jocelyn had two favorite jobs.

Read the passage: "Special Jobs".
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
Why does Jocelyn like Mondays?
1. Wiggles has a different buddy.
2. Students receive classroom jobs.
3. Students can choose where to sit.
4. Mr. Romo brings games for the computer.
1. Jocelyn wants to feed the rabbit.
2. Jocelyn has been picked to care for Wiggles.
3. Jocelyn’s teacher wants to talk to her about the rabbit.
4. Jocelyn’s fears of caring for Wiggles have gone away.
In paragraph 7, what does “lowered her eyes” mean?
1. Jocelyn watched the rabbit.
2. Jocelyn saw the teacher.
3. Jocelyn stared outside.
4. Jocelyn looked down.
Why does Mr. Romo smile in paragraph 8?
1. He feels happy about the jobs.
2. He knows how to help Jocelyn.
3. He thinks Jocelyn is funny.
4. He likes to watch students do their work.
Mr. Romo MOST likely chooses Jocelyn to be the Bunny Buddy because —
1. he wants her to try something different
2. she asks him for a better job
3. the classroom computer is not working
4. the other students do not want the job
Why is Jocelyn worried about being Bunny Buddy?
1. She does not like to hold Wiggles.
2. She does not have food for Wiggles.
3. She does not have a place to keep Wiggles.
4. She does not want to make a mistake with Wiggles.
Why does Jocelyn like being Computer Helper?
1. She wants to learn how to use the computer better.
2. She wants to play games on the computer.
3. She likes to show other students how to use the computer.
4. She likes to write stories using the classroom computer.
Who would be MOST helped by reading this story?
1. A student who likes to do class jobs
2. A student who wants to buy a pet rabbit
3. A student who is shy about helping others
4. A student who is worried about trying something new

GRADE 3 READING -- Spring 2009 Released Test - Passage 1

SPECIAL JOBS