Grade 4 Reading - 2011 Released Test

Directions: Read the flier and answer the questions 1 - 8.

Sand is not just for the beach! Sand can be used to make interesting cards for friends and family. Make one for a friend just to say “hello,” or make many cards to send as party invitations. These fun cards will surely brighten anyone’s day!

Supplies that are needed:

A sheet of newspaper
A small container of sand
A piece of construction paper
A marker
A pencil
A bottle of glue
One paper plate

Tip:

Sand can be bought from a craft store or collected on the beach. If you gather sand from the beach, remove any pebbles or shells.

Before beginning, prepare the work area by spreading out a sheet of newspaper on a table. By doing this, the cleanup will be much easier.

Follow these steps to make a sand card:

Fold the piece of construction paper in half to make the card.
Using the marker, write a special message on the inside.

When you are finished, use the pencil to draw a design, or shape, on the front of the card. This design should be a simple outline of a shape, such as a heart, a star, or a moon.
Fill in the pencil outline with glue. Use enough glue to fill in the design—do not forget the edges! Try to spread the glue evenly inside the design.
Sprinkle sand on top of the glue. Scatter the sand so that the glue is covered completely. Once the glue is covered, gently tap the edge of the card over the paper plate so that any loose sand will fall off the card.
Set the card aside until the glue is completely dry.
Once the glue dries, the card is finished.

Another Great Tip:

Sand can also be dyed to make even more colorful pictures. First, place a small amount of sand into a plastic cup. Next, pour just enough water in the cup so that the sand is covered. Then add a few drops of food coloring. Stir the mixture. Let the sand sit until it soaks up the food coloring. Drain the water out of the cup and scatter the sand onto a paper towel so it can dry completely. Use the colorful sand to make beautiful pictures!

Sand art does not always have to be given away to someone. Use sand art to make a sign for your bedroom door or a work of art to hang on the wall. Use your imagination and see how many ways you can use this fun idea!

The main reason for removing pebbles and shells from the sand is to —
1. keep the card from looking homemade
2. help to keep the work area clean
3. allow the surface of the card to be smooth
4. make the cleanup time faster
According to the steps, which of these should be used to catch the loose sand from the card?
1. A paper plate
2. A small container
3. A paper towel
4. A piece of construction paper
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According to the directions, which of these steps is out of order?
1. Spread the glue.
2. Tap the sand off the card.
3. Let the card dry.
4. Write a message.
Which two words from the flier are opposites?
1. colorful, beautiful
2. gather, scatter
3. top, front
4. many, enough
In the section “Another Great Tip,” the author uses words such as “first,” “next,” and “then” in order to —
1. put the information into steps
2. list several ways to solve a problem
3. show different ways to complete something
4. arrange the information from most important to least important
The section titled “Another Great Tip” is mainly about how to —
1. make wet sand dry again
2. draw beautiful pictures
3. make colored sand
4. use food coloring
Which of these would be the best heading for the last paragraph?
1. Sand art gifts:
2. Time for cleanup:
3. Giving away cards:
4. Other sand art ideas:
Which sentence about this flier is a fact?
1. Colorful sand makes beautiful pictures.
2. Sand can be found on the beach.
3. Cards will help a person feel better.
4. Markers are easier to use than pencils.

Grade 4 Reading - 2011 Released Test - Passage 2

Another Great Tip: