The FSA is a Computer-Based Longitudinal Assessment System for College and Career Readiness. The students will face a variety of new technology-enhanced questions as a part of the computer-based tests.
Some of them are Multiple choice-single correct responses, Multiple choice-multiple correct responses, Matching Tables, Drag and Drop, Hot text, Table Fill in, Graphing, Equation/numeric, Extended constructed response, Short answer, and many more.
Today, we will share several sample questions along with practice test links for grade 5 English Language Arts that gives you an idea of questions that your students are likely to see on the test. After each sample question, an explanation follows that includes any important aspects of the task that you may need to consider with respect to the skills, processes, and information your students need to know.
Domain: Grade 5 >> Reading Standards for Literature
Sample Question: What is the difference between theme and purpose?
- The author’s theme is why they are telling the story; the purpose is the message they are trying to get across.
- The author’s theme is the message they are trying to get across; the purpose is the details.
- The author’s theme is the message they are trying to get across; the purpose is why they are telling the story.
- The author’s purpose and theme are the same thing.
Answer Explanation: The theme of a story is the message that the author wants the reader to get, while the purpose is why or the reason that an author writes a piece. The theme and purpose are not the same thing. If the definitions are switched, that makes them incorrect.
Standards: LAFS.5.RL.1.2
Click here to practice: Reading Standards for Literature Questions on 5th Grade
Domain: Grade 5 >> Reading Standards for Informational Text
Sample Question: I went for a run this morning. Although I usually run in the evening, I decided to go in the morning because of the weather. It has been so hot this summer, so hot in fact, that I cannot run in the evening. Therefore, until we have cooler weather, I will continue to enjoy a morning run.
Which sentence explains the primary reason the author is running in the mornings?
- I went for a run this morning.
- Although I usually run in the evening, I decided to go in the morning because of the weather.
- Therefore, until we have cooler weather, I will continue to enjoy a morning run.
- None of the above
Answer Explanation: Choice B is correct. The second sentence explains why the author is running in the morning.
Standards: LAFS.5.RI.1.2
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Domain: Grade 5 >> Writing Standards
Sample Question: Yesterday, I decided to make a cake. I worked hard to mix the ingredients, poured them in a pan, and placed the pan into an oven. Twenty minutes later, I heard the time got off and reached into the oven to pull it out. I quickly realized I had forgotten to put oven mitts on! As a result, I ended up with a yummy cake but extremely burned hands. Next time, I will make sure and wear the oven mitts so I can enjoy the cake.
- I worked hard to mix the ingredients and, poured the in the pan, and placed the pan into the stove.
- Yesterday, I decided to make a cake
- As a result, I ended up with a yummy cake but extremely burned hands.
- Next time, I will make sure and wear the oven mitts so I can enjoy the cake.
Answer Explanation: Choice D is correct. The writer makes that cake and burns his/her hands while trying to remove it from the oven. The last statement, which begins with the transition phrase next time, concludes the paragraph and indicates that a lesson has been learned, and he/she should wear oven mitts when they make a cake again.
Standards: W.5.1
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Domain: Grade 5 >> Language Standards
Sample Question: As salmon grow bigger, they make their way towards the sea. They jump over rocks, often with their tails first. Suddenly, they find themselves in the sea.
- Present
- Past
- Future
- Perfect
Answer Explanation: Choice A is correct. All of the verbs consistently use “present” tense. The verbs are grow, make, jump, and find.
Standards: L.5.1
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