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The document outlines the marking key for the English Reading section of the End of Year Examination for Class 5 at Beaconhouse School System, scheduled for May/June 2024. It includes various types of questions such as multiple choice, contextual meaning inference, and open-ended responses related to a passage about children searching for lost treasure. The document emphasizes comprehension skills, teamwork, and strategic planning in the context of an adventure.

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5 - English - Reading - Marking Scheme

The document outlines the marking key for the English Reading section of the End of Year Examination for Class 5 at Beaconhouse School System, scheduled for May/June 2024. It includes various types of questions such as multiple choice, contextual meaning inference, and open-ended responses related to a passage about children searching for lost treasure. The document emphasizes comprehension skills, teamwork, and strategic planning in the context of an adventure.

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Beaconhouse School System

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End of Year Examination
May/June 2024
Class 5

English Reading - Marking Key

1 Choose the most suitable answer. /4

a) What motivates the children to search for the lost treasure?


i. A treasure map found in a library book
ii. A mysterious message in a bottle
iii. A dream one of the children had
iv. A rumor from a passing traveler

b) What obstacle did the children not face during their journey?
i. Darkness
ii. Mischievous pirates
iii. Wild animals
iv. A rickety Bridge

3) “But despite the dangers they faced, the children pressed on…” What can one trait can
we deduce about the children from this phrase?
i. Determination
ii. Confidence
iii. Adventurous
iv. Bravery

4) What is the main theme of the passage?


i. Friendship and teamwork
ii. Solitude and isolation
iii. Greed and betrayal

End of Year Examination 2023-24 Class v English Reading


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Q.2 Infer the contextual meanings from the following. Also mention the
contextual clue. The first one has been done for you. /6

Word Contextual Contextual Clue


Meaning

Engraved Permanently Forever-


written down/ permanently
carved on the
Written down-
stone
history

Coastal Town A Town by the The name of the


coast/ sea town is
Seabrook.

It overlooks the
sparkling sea
and rugged
cliffs.

Tattered Map Old/torn map It was found in


an old box

Rickety Bridge Shaking/ It swayed


moving dangerously in
dangerously the wind
bridge

Q.3 In the small coastal town of Seabrook, there was a legend- there was a lost treasure
hidden somewhere along the rugged cliffs that overlooked the sparkling sea. Change the
tense to present tense. /3
In the small coastal town of Seabrook, there is a legend- there is a lost treasure hidden
somewhere along the rugged cliffs that overlooks the sparkling sea

End of Year Examination 2023-24 Class v English Reading


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Q.4 Identify one each from the passage*: /3

Alliteration Soft sand/ sparkling sea

Homophone sea

Simile High as the sky

*Accept other logical responses too.

Q.5 Why has the author used the phrases: “dense forests, across winding
rivers, and up steep cliff sides.” What are they trying to achieve? /1
They are trying to build an atmosphere of danger.
They are trying to inform the reader about the obstacles that the children faced.
Accept either of these or nay other logical responses.

Q.6 How did the children strategize their approach to finding the lost treasure
and Why? /2
First, they, decided upon their roles, and then packed the things that would help them.
One of them packed food, the other a compass and other equipment, and the third one
charged his mobile phone. This would divide the task and make them work together
better. *

*Accept other logical responses too.

Q.7 A band of mischievous pirates.


How does this event contribute to the overall plot of their adventure? /1
It moves the plot forward towards the climax.
It signifies the difficulties face by the children.

Q.8 "What are the key components of teamwork that contribute to the successful
attainment of goals? Explain. /2
Open-ended response.

Q.9 Taking inspiration from the passage above, list down your plan of action before
going on an adventure.
Open ended response.

End of Year Examination 2023-24 Class v English Reading

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