Reading Q3 DA Review

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

The frog sat on the side of the pond.  He was very still.  His green color made him hard to see.  A bug flew near him.  His tongue zipped out, and he gobbled it up.  Then the frog was still again.  He waited for the next bug.
What is the main idea?

• Frogs are green .
• Frogs eat bugs.
• Frogs do not move.
• Frogs live in ponds.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

• Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
• Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
• Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
• They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?

• Tom finds enough food for his family.
• Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
• Tom didn't catch anything.
• Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

The power of the crocodile is like that of a monstrous machine. With one lunge it can destroy its prey and protect the kill from other predators.  What type of story is this structured as?

• directions
• problem solution
• cause and effect
• compare and contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Apples and oranges are both fruits, which means that they have seeds inside of them. Each has a skin, but orange skins are thick and easy to peel. Apple skins are thinner and do not peel easily. Oranges also contain more acid than apples, but both fruits are delicious.

The author structures this paragraph so that they--

• can show how the apple and orange compare to each other.

• explain that apples are more nutrious than organges

• emphasize the importance of eating your fruits and vegetables everyday.

The text structure of ______________ is text that tells what happened and why it happened. 

• description
• order & sequence
• cause & effect 
• problem & solution 

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

The text structure of _________________ gives many details or characteristics on a specific top. 

• description 
• cause & effect
• problem & solution 
• chronological 

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

This is an example of a _______________.

• table of contents page

• index

• glossary

• title page

This feature explains what the illustration/photograph is.

•   Glossary
• Index
• Table of contents
• Caption

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5