Reading Standards for Informational Text: Determining Word Meanings in Informational Texts (CCSS.RI.3.4) Practice Test

During rehearsal, Maya helped the class set up the music speakers. When the first song started, it sounded too loud for the small room. Maya turned a dial and made the sound softer. The singer's voice was easier to hear without hurting anyone's ears. Our teacher said changing the volume helps people listen comfortably. If the audience is far away, you turn it up. If the room is tiny, you turn it down. We practiced this by playing a drum quietly and then more strongly.

In the nature center, we looked for animals that use camouflage. Camouflage helps an animal blend in with its surroundings so it can hide from predators or sneak up on prey. A green frog resting on lily pads was almost invisible. Its speckled skin matched the leaves and water. Our guide asked us to stand still and notice how the patterns and colors made the frog hard to spot. We learned that camouflage is a survival strategy many creatures share, from insects to birds to fish.