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Language Arts Sample Systematic Instruction Script (LASSIS): Unit 2

Middle School Informational Text Skills Test

Diane BrowderMelissa Hudson

Angel LeeAlicia Saunders

September 2013

Middle School LASSI Unit 2: Informational Text

Formative Assessment Cover Sheet

The Middle School LASSI Informational Text Skills Test is an on demand performance assessment. The skills test should be administered prior to starting a LASSI unit to obtain a baseline score, and after a LASSI unit has been completed to obtain a posttest score. This data can be used to see student growth. Ideally, one additional administration of the skills test can be done during the midpoint of the LASSI instruction in order to monitor progress over time. This test will help student practice responding in an alternate assessment format.

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*Decision

Skills Test 1 / 4 / 4 / 4 4 or more independent correct, move to Skills Test 2Skills Test 2 / 5 / 5 / 5 3 or more independent correct, move to Skills Test 3Skills Test 3 / 9 / 9 / 9

LASSIS: Unit 2 Middle School Informational Text Skills Test, December 2013 2

INFORMATIONAL TEXT SKILLS TEST 1“We are going to read a passage about Abraham Lincoln. After we read, I will ask you some questions.” Keep story visible to student while administering skills test.

Abraham LincolnBy Melissa Hudson

]1]Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States of America. [2]He was born in a tiny house in Kentucky. [3]His family was poor. [4]His mother died when he was little, and his sister took care of him. [5]His family moved to Illinois.

[6]Abe Lincoln did not go to school; instead he borrowed books and taught himself. [7]He was very smart. [8]Abe was also very honest. [9]His nickname was Honest Abe.[10]Abe was interested in politics, and ran for office when he was 25. [11]He became a lawyer. [12]He was also a congressman. [13]He ran for president and won. [14]Abe Lincoln loved his country.(After reading, teacher/administrator says, "Would you like me to read the sentences again before I ask you a question about them?")

Note to Test Administrator: After reading the passage and prior to asking each question ask student, “Would you like me to read the sentences again before I ask you a question about them?” Provide a reread of entire passage or specific sentences (when specified in directions) if student indicates “yes”.


1.What can you tell about Abe Lincoln? He was a famous president. He was a famous writer.

2.What is the main idea of what we read?

Abraham Lincoln invented the telescope.

Abraham Lincoln grew up to be president.


3.What did you learn about Abe Lincoln? He was a lawyer. His family was rich.

4.What is this story about? Abe Lincoln as a young man Abe Lincoln as president

If student receives 2 or fewer correct answers, stop here. If student receives 3 or more correct answers, continue to Part 2.


INFORMATIONAL TEXT SKILLS TEST 2“We are going to read some more about Abraham Lincoln. After we read, I will ask you some questions.” Keep story visible to student while administering skills test.

President AbeBy Melissa Hudson

[1]Abe became our 16th president. [2]Not everyone wanted Abe to be president. [3]He was against slavery. [4]Many people in the South did not like him. [5]The South felt like they needed slaves to work on their farms. [6]They did not want Abe taking their slaves away. [7]The states in the South tried to leave the U.S. because they didn’t want Abe to be their president.

[8]Abe wanted the North and South to stay together. [9]He wanted the South to free their slaves. [10]This fight led to the Civil War. [11]Abe held the country together during the war.[12]The South eventually lost the war. [13]Abe Lincoln loved his country.(After reading, teacher/administrator says, "Would you like me to read the sentences again before I ask you a question about them?")



1.Not everyone liked Abe Lincoln. Which sentence tells us that Abe was not well liked?

The states in the South tried to leave the U.S. because they didn’t want Abe to be their president.

Abe was very tall.

Abe held the country together during the war.


2.Which of these is a summary of the information that we read? Remember, the summary should only include information we read and not your opinion.

Abe Lincoln was a cotton grower in the South. He lived on a large plantation. He used the cotton gin to separate his cotton.

Abe Lincoln was President during the Civil War. The South wanted to leave the country. Abe wanted the South to remain in the U.S. The South lost the war.

Abe Lincoln was a chef in New York City. He was famous for making bagels and pastries. There are bagels named after him.


3.An author uses argument, based on facts, to make the reader believe something. What argument does the author make about Abe Lincoln?

Abe was a congressman.

Abe lived in Illinois.

The South did not like Abe.


4.The theme is the message the author wants you get from the story. One theme of the passage we just read is that slavery was a factor in the Civil War. What sentence supports this theme?

The South felt like they needed slaves to work on their farms

The country wanted to punish the South.

The Civil War was about coal.


INFORMATIONAL TEXT SKILLS TEST 3 “We are going to read some more about Abraham Lincoln. After we read, I will ask you some questions.” Keep story visible while administering skills test.

A Great PresidentBy Melissa Hudson

[1]Abe Lincoln died shortly after the Civil War ended. [2]He was only the President for four years. [3]He is remembered as a great President. [4]He wrote the Emancipation Proclamation. [5]It was a decree that allowed slaves to be freed. [6]He gave the Gettysburg Address, one of the best speeches in American history. [7]He prevented the country from splitting in two during the Civil War. [8]He left a lasting legacy. [9]He loved his country.(After reading, teacher/administrator says, "Would you like me to read the sentences again before I ask you a question about them?")



1. Abe Lincoln was remembered as a great President. Which sentence tells us that he was remembered as a great President?

He wrote the Emancipation Proclamation. It was a decree that allowed slaves to be freed.

He demanded that the South pay to rejoin the country.

He became friends with Native Americans.


2.Which sentence is part of a summary of what we read? Abe was born in Kentucky.

Abe died right after the Civil War.

Abe liked to read.


3.Which sentence is also part of a summary of what we read? Abe was a senator from Illinois.

Abe was a famous artist.

Abe delivered the Gettysburg Address.


4.An author uses argument, based on facts, to make the reader believe something. What argument does the author make about Abe Lincoln?

Abe was a great President.

Abe was the 1st President.

Abe ended World War I.


5.One theme of the passage we just read is that Abe left a legacy. What sentence supports this theme?

He taught himself to read and write.

He gave the Gettysburg Address, one of the best speeches in American history.

Abe loved his country.


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