Checkpoint Quest Worksheet
Grade 3 ELA • Checkpoint 1 Prep
Checkpoint Quest Worksheet
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Part 1: Reading Comprehension — Read the story and answer questions 1–4. Standards: 3.RC.1, 3.RL.2.1, 3.RV.2.1
The Secret in Maple Hollow
Lexile 520L
Leo and his sister Maya loved exploring the trail behind Grandpa’s barn. One crisp morning, Leo noticed a hollow opening near the roots of an ancient maple tree. Inside rested a rusted tin box wrapped in twine.
“Should we pry it open?” Leo asked, his hands trembling with excitement. Maya hesitated. “Wait, Leo. Remember Grandpa’s rule about respecting old property? Let’s bring it to him first.”
When they presented the box, Grandpa gasped. He carefully unlocked the latch to reveal shiny marbles, a brass whistle, and a faded postcard from 1954. “My brother and I buried this capsule sixty years ago,” Grandpa smiled warmly. “Because you two were honest and thoughtful, you helped me recover my dearest childhood memories.”
1. What is the central message or lesson of the story?
A Old trees should always be preserved.
B Honesty and respect bring meaningful rewards.
C Antique boxes are valuable to sell.
D Siblings rarely agree on family rules.
2. How does Maya’s decision affect what happens next in the story?
A It causes the box to accidentally break open.
B It makes Leo upset so he goes home alone.
C It allows Grandpa to open his memory box.
D It proves Grandpa lost his favorite toys.
3. Read this sentence from the story: “Maya hesitated.” What does hesitated mean?
A Paused briefly before acting
B Cheered with great excitement
C Ran quickly back to the barn
D Forgot the path home
4. Which sentence from the story shows that Grandpa was grateful for what the children did?
A “Inside rested a rusted tin box wrapped in twine.”
B “‘Should we pry it open?’ Leo asked with excitement.”
C “‘Because you were honest, you helped me recover memories.’”
D “Leo noticed a hollow opening near the roots.”
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Vocabulary, Word Study & Language Conventions
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Part 2: Word Work & Vocabulary Skills (Standards: 3.RV.2.1, 3.RV.2.2)
5. Affix Match: Write the letter of the correct meaning of each underlined part (A, B, C, or D) on each line.
1. rebuild Answer: ______
2. cheerful Answer: ______
3. unlocked Answer: ______
4. careless Answer: ______
A. Full of or having plenty of
B. To build again / do over
C. Without or lacking
D. Not or the opposite of
6. Read the two dictionary entries for the word bark:
Definition 1: The tough outer layer covering a tree trunk. Definition 2: The loud sound made by a dog.
Which sentence uses bark according to Definition 1?
A The puppy began to bark at the kitten.
B Rough gray bark covered the maple tree.
C We heard a sharp bark in the yard.
D A watchdog will bark at strangers.
Part 3: Language & Grammar Conventions (Standards: 3.W.6.1, 3.W.6.2)
7. Write the correct irregular plural or past-tense form for the word in parentheses:
Three quiet (mouse) scurried under the porch.
Yesterday, Leo (bring) the antique whistle home.
8. Which sentence is capitalized and punctuated correctly?
A On tuesday, we went to indianapolis indiana.
B On Tuesday, we went to Indianapolis, Indiana.
C On Tuesday we went, to Indianapolis Indiana.
D on Tuesday our class visited indianapolis.
9. Choose the verb that correctly completes the sentence:
“Both students excited to share their discovery.”
A is
B was
C were
D be
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