3rd grade Text Structures

Tim forgot his math book, so he was unable to complete his homework.

What is the cause?

• Tim forgot his math book

• so he was unable to complete his homework

Keegan was hungry because he skipped lunch.

What is the effect?

• Keegan was hungry

• because he skipped lunch

Erin's car had a flat tire, so she called a tow truck.

What is the cause?

• Erin's car had a flat tire

• so she called a tow truck

Gina couldn't find the cookies because Papa hid them in the cupboard.

What is the effect?

• Gina couldn't find the cookies

• Papa hid them in the cupboard

Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel.  How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?

• They both want to marry the prince.
• The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.
• Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets.  How were the friends' homes different?

• Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.
• Kate doesn't have pets, but Jill does.
• Both Kate and Jill have homes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.1

The Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays.  However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans.  How are these holidays different?

• Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.
• Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.
• Both holidays are in the summer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.6

I have a pet dog and cat in my house.  My dog, Spot, likes to chew on his bone, while my cat, Stripes, likes to sleep.  They both love to cuddle with me on the couch.  How are my pets similar? 

• They both chew on things.
• They both love to cuddle.
• They both sleep a lot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day.  The teacher works with children at the school, however, the doctor sees patients at the hospital.  How are a teacher and doctor alike?

• They work with children.
• They work in hospitals.
• They work with many people.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

Kelly studied her spelling words and she got an A on the test.

What is the effect?

• Kelly studied her spelling words

• she got an A on the test