Starry Messenger Quiz Review

Starry Messenger Quiz Review

Here is the Read-Aloud of Starry Messenger

SWBAT identify figurative language IOT demonstrate a understanding of the text.

Multiple Choice

The moldy cheese left a bad taste in her mouth.

• Literal

• Nonliteral

Multiple Choice

During P.E. the soccer ball was bouncing off the wall.

• Literal

• Nonliteral

Multiple Choice

I've told you a million times!

• Literal

• Nonliteral

Multiple Choice

This room is an oven!

• Literal

• Nonliteral

RI.3.4

SWBAT identify unknown words in a text IOT demonstrate an understanding of the text.

Multiple Choice

Read the sentences below.

She walked into the next room. First, there was just a murmur of voices. Then the sounds were louder, as if someone was arguing.

What is the meaning of the word murmur as it is used in the sentences above?

• chorus

• echo

• melody

• whisper

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence below.

Contact a doctor if you hurt yourself or are not feeling well.

What is the meaning of the word contact as it is used in the sentence above?

• to watch

• to help out

• to understand

• to connect with someone

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence.

Through interactive games, horses can help kids learn about trust, keeping themselves safe, and being sensitive to a horse's feelings and body language.

What is the meaning of the word sensitive in the above sentence?

• unfeeling

• understanding

• fearful

• amazed

Multiple Choice

Read these sentences.

Scientists repeat this process over and over. Finally, the bees connect the smell with a treat.

What is the meaning of the word process as it is used above?

• a series of actions taken for a certain purpose

• a reward for having done something correctly

• something that can happen only once

• a secret way of training animals

RI.3.2

SWBAT identify the main idea of a text and its supporting details IOT demonstrate an understanding of the text.

Multiple Choice

"Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the United States as a day for giving thanks for all of the blessings we've had that year.

It is celebrated each year on the fourth Thursday of November. The first Thanksgiving celebration was held in 1621. The Pilgrims and the Native Americans ate together back then. Today, we eat together with people who are important to us.

Traditional foods are turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Many people eat pumpkin pie for dessert. This gathering is a time to count our blessings and to be with our family and friends."

What is the main idea of this passage?

• Thanksgiving Day is a traditional day, to celebrate our blessings and family.

• The first Thanksgiving was held in 1621.

• Many people eat pumpkin pie for dessert.

Multiple Choice

"Turkeys are unique birds. They are large, and weigh between 10 and 25 pounds. Their feathers are mostly brown and black, but a male turkey is more colorful than a female. Turkeys have long red skin that hangs from their neck and is called a waffle. Turkeys have short, curved beaks that help them eat. They can peck at berries, nuts, and plants. Turkeys also sometimes eat snails, spiders, and insects.

Did you know that a male turkey gobbles and a female turkey clucks?"

What key detail from the passage supports the main idea that turkeys are very interesting?

• We eat turkey on Thanksgiving.

• Waffles taste delicious.

• Turkeys are large birds that can weigh at least 10 pounds.

Multiple Choice

"Leaves change color in the fall. Some turn red or orange. Some others turn yellow or brown. They fall from the trees. You can go outside, rake the leaves into a huge pile, and then jump in!"

What is the main idea of this passage?

• how to make a leaf pile

• what leaves are like in the fall

• fall colors

Multiple Choice

What is a main idea?

• the big idea that the writer tries to get across; the most important thought about a topic

• a lesson that teaches us how to behave in the world

• the ending of a story

• a fact that supports the main idea

Multiple Choice

The job of key details is to do what?

• give the big idea about the topic

• support, or back up, the main idea

RI.3.7

SWBAT use text features IOT demonstrate an understanding of key details in the text.

Multiple Choice

How does the illustration help with understanding the information presented in the first paragraph?

• It shows how whales are the size of 33 elephants.

• It shows how they roam through the world’s oceans.

• It shows how the whale comes out of the water and breathes air.

• It shows how they nurse their young.

Multiple Choice

Which detail from the text can be found in the first illustration?

• Penguins live on Antarctic ice.

• Wind chills can reach -76 degrees.

• The males stand and protect their eggs from the cold.

• Open waters appear near the breeding site.

RI.3.8

SWBAT identify signal words in a text IOT how a concept continues from one paragraph to the next.

Multiple Choice

What are some clue words for sequencing?

• as a result of, therefore

• first, next, then, finally

• main idea, details

• summarize, re-read

Multiple Choice

Jerry went fishing with his father. They left early in the morning. When they got to the lake, Jerry put a worm on his fishing hook. He threw the hook into the water. Jerry was so excited that he caught the biggest fish.

What happened right after they got to the lake?

• Jerry put a worm on his hook.

• Jerry and his father went fishing.

• Jerry threw the hook into the water.

• Jerry caught the biggest fish.