NY Released Test - Grade 5 ELA (2025)(New York Standards)

Yo-Yo realized that he enjoyed performing for an audience’s reaction.

Yo-Yo was ready to perform because of his father’s teaching.

Yo-Yo had finally found an instrument that he enjoyed playing.

Yo-Yo knew he would perform the music well because of his excellent memory.

They support Yo-Yo’s early desire to become a cello player.

They all enjoy listening to different types of music.

They hope Yo-Yo’s choice of instrument will be the piano.

They are all talented enough to become famous musicians.

“Yo-Yo Ma has been playing the cello since he was a young boy. He gave his first concert at the age of five.” (paragraph 1)

“Yo-Yo Ma rocks his cello from side to side. He draws the bow across its strings.” (paragraph 2)

“He throws his head back. His eyes close, his glasses reflecting the bright lights of the stage.” (paragraph 2)

“The audience grows quiet. Soon they are drawn into a story he tells using his cello.” (paragraph 3)

“surrounded by music”

“trained as an opera singer”

“played piano and violin”

“records of classical music”

They suggest that Yo-Yo’s musical talents come naturally to him.

They show how Yo-Yo’s parents greatly influence his passion for music.

They explain why Yo-Yo has more interest in the cello than the violin.

They describe how Yo-Yo quickly learns to play because of his teacher.

Family members are necessary for success.

Learning something new can prove challenging.

Small problems rarely cause people to feel stress.

Breaking large tasks into smaller parts helps learners.

“had a good memory”

“concentrated better than most”

“could play three Bach suites by heart”

“gave his first public recital at the University of Paris”

She hopes her people will not become discouraged.

She is focused on bringing new types of light to her people. 

She believes her people should be happy with the light they have.

She is frustrated that her efforts are not appreciated by her people.

“too far away to bring heat” (paragraph 1)

“They would give more light” (paragraph 3)

“They flicker on and off ” (paragraph 4)

by describing her actions

by referring to her visit to Fire Mountain

by sharing her thoughts

by showing her working with First Man

“Eventually, First Woman had an idea for a different way to send light to Earth.” (paragraph 6)

“On the rim, they placed bird feathers—cardinal, lark, and eagle—to fly it through the sky and spread the rays of heat and light in the four directions.” (paragraph 7)

“At that moment, two ancient, wise men stepped forward and offered to help.” (paragraph 11)

“Once the Sun and the Moon were following their paths through the sky, the people returned to where First Woman had carved the wheels.” (paragraph 12)

“So First Woman sent Glowworm, Fox Fire, Lightning Beetle, and Firefly to the four corners.” (paragraph 3)

“She consulted Fire Man on his glowing mountain.” (paragraph 4)

“It took a lot of hard work and a lot of help . . .” (paragraph 6)

“. . . they worked with their flint knives, chisels, and stone hammers to shape the stars.” (paragraph 13)

to enjoy

to hide

to ignore

to swim

describes why a biologist “loves to look at turtles”

questions why turtles are rarely “all the same shape”

suggests that some turtles have round “dome shells”

states that various shells are better for “different turtles”

by explaining that turtles belong to “the same family as snakes and lizards” (paragraph 3)

by referring to a “fossil and other clues” that show how shells have changed (paragraph 4)

by explaining that it is possible to “see from the ridges how much the turtle has grown” (paragraph 7)

by referring to the “flat shape and leathery shell” that help alligator snapping turtles swim quickly (paragraph 11)