Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off. What is the author's purpose?

to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard

to teach how to play basketball

to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

to explain the rules of basketball

Jennifer built a toy airplane. Her father helped her. First, they painted the parts. Then, they glued the parts together. They were pleased with their airplane even though it could not fly. What happened right after they painted the parts?

Jennifer and her father built a toy airplane.

They were pleased with the airplane.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe. What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out. What is the main idea?

John and Matt want to be firemen

Matt wants to hold a fire hose.

They want to ride on the big fire truck.

When I woke up, I found that a beautiful, cold blanket of white covered my yard. What was the cause?

It must have snowed while I slept.

A giant chef sneezed flour over my neighborhood!

The trees were frosty white too.

The solution is: Mary wiped up the floor. What is the problem?

She spilled her drink on accident.

She threw the trash in the trash can.

How would you know if a text was written in problem-solution text structure?

The text would explain one main issue, and the solution to this issue

The text would explain the steps of an event in time order

The text would show how two things are similar and different

The text would define and describe one main topic

Why is the setting important in a story?

It helps us be a part of the story.

It tells us about the conflict.

Who are the characters so far in the first chapter of the story, "Because of Winn Dixie?"

winn dixie, the manager, the preacher, and India

The person, animal or creature in a story, play, or another text

The place where the story happens

Reading Comprehension Review

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English

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3rd Grade

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CCSS

RL.4.3, RL.3.6, RL.2.1

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

You are writing a story about Kayla, who is new at school. Choose the best description to show that Kayla is lonely.

Kayla sat by herself at lunch and held her tears back while she ate lunch.

Kayla politely asked Steve to move his backpack so she could sit there.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If your life were a story, one of the characters might be:

your fight with your mom

your teacher

your house

the year 2015

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these could be the setting of a fairy tale?

a king and queen

people change as they get older

a faraway castle

a wicked witch puts a curse on a princess

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All the action that goes on in a story makes up the....

plot

character

conflict

theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The people in a story are called the ...

personages

characters

actors

stars

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the two words that best go with setting.

who, why

where, when

where, why

why, when

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the text below.
The light flickered and went out. It was so dark that Jessica couldn't see her hand in front of her face. "Hello?" she called out.

What is the text's most likely purpose?

to persuade

to inform

to entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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Reading Comprehension Review

25 questions

You are writing a story about Kayla, who is new at school. Choose the best description to show that Kayla is lonely.

If your life were a story, one of the characters might be:

Which of these could be the setting of a fairy tale?

All the action that goes on in a story makes up the....

The people in a story are called the ...

Choose the two words that best go with setting.

Read the text below.
The light flickered and went out. It was so dark that Jessica couldn't see her hand in front of her face. "Hello?" she called out.

What is the text's most likely purpose?

Find the one time-order word or word that lets you know when the story took place.

Yesterday, Mr. Randolph found his missing watch in the garage.

Read the sentence.
When the Muellers had a new baby, Ms. Sherman brought over seven meals that they could freeze.Based on this sentence, what is Ms. Sherman probably like?

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?

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Reading Comprehension Review

25 questions

You are writing a story about Kayla, who is new at school. Choose the best description to show that Kayla is lonely.

If your life were a story, one of the characters might be:

Which of these could be the setting of a fairy tale?

All the action that goes on in a story makes up the....

The people in a story are called the ...

Choose the two words that best go with setting.

Read the text below.The light flickered and went out. It was so dark that Jessica couldn't see her hand in front of her face. "Hello?" she called out.What is the text's most likely purpose?

Find the one time-order word or word that lets you know when the story took place.Yesterday, Mr. Randolph found his missing watch in the garage.

Read the sentence.When the Muellers had a new baby, Ms. Sherman brought over seven meals that they could freeze.Based on this sentence, what is Ms. Sherman probably like?

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.What is the author's purpose?

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Read the text below.
The light flickered and went out. It was so dark that Jessica couldn't see her hand in front of her face. "Hello?" she called out.

What is the text's most likely purpose?

Find the one time-order word or word that lets you know when the story took place.

Yesterday, Mr. Randolph found his missing watch in the garage.

Read the sentence.
When the Muellers had a new baby, Ms. Sherman brought over seven meals that they could freeze.Based on this sentence, what is Ms. Sherman probably like?

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?