3rd Grade Reading FSA Review

In "Life underwater" the author compares a coral reef to the bottom of the ocean to explain that

• they both are mostly flat.

• their existence is in danger.

• they both have green plants.

• their existence depends on sunlight.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

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How are the ideas in the first and second paragraphs on page 211 connected in "Life underwater"?

• by listing the different types of plant life

• by describing the landscape of the ocean

• by comparing and contrasting how sea life survives

• by explaining how the water temperature affects sea life

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CCSS.RI.3.2

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CCSS.RL.2.2

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In "Life Underwater", which of the following can be found in BOTH a coral reef and at the bottom of the ocean?

• sea grasses

• giant sponges

• green plants

• animals that eat plants

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CCSS.RI.1.9

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CCSS.RI.3.9

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CCSS.RL.5.7

How does the author help the reader understand coral life and life on the bottom of the ocean in "Life Underwater"?

• by comparing the two areas

• by telling what ocean they are located in

• by explaining the effects fishermen have on each area

• by describing the problems the larger sea animals are causing both areas

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CCSS.RI.1.5

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Based on evidence from the text, the author would MOST LIKELY agree with the statement that

• nature does not need our help.

• the oceans are getting better every day.

• all sea animals are strong and able to survive in Earth’s waters.

• people should care about ocean life because coral reefs are dying off.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

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In "How do you make Heat", Why did the author choose to use cause and effect in the second paragraph?

• to show how the energy of the sun heats the air in a car

• to show how important it is to keep windows open ina car

• to show how we can solve problems by using the energy from the sun

• to show how air in a car on a sunny day is different than on a cloudy day

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CCSS.RI.1.5

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Read this sentence from the article "How to make Heat".

Particles within a piece of ice barely move at all.

Which definition fits the word piece as it is used in the sentence above?

• no war

• work of art

• a small part

• calm and quiet

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CCSS.RI.2.4

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Your hands get warm when you rub them because

• you are creating friction.

• it is no longer cold outside.

• the air around your hands becomes heated.

• the particles in your hands are moving slowly.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

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CCSS.RL.4.5

Why did the author explain the cause and effect of friction in the last paragraph on page 295?

• to show the order in which heat happens

• to show the problems of heating something

• to show the difference between heat and cold

• to show how heat is made when two things rub together

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CCSS.RI.1.5

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Based on evidence from the text "Family Meetings", what does Tyrone think about sharing a room with Darnell at the beginning of the story?

• He thinks it is a good idea.

• He feels that Darnell is too neat.

• He does not want to share with Darnell.

• He and his brother have a good laugh about it.

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

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