ELA 3rd grade

What is the meaning of the word scurry as it is used in this sentence?

"Little shore birds scurry in and out of the waves." (paragraph 2)

• fly carefully

• peck lightly

• move quickly

• walk slowly

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of the word stretches as it is used in this sentence?

"Long stretches of sand and the hot sun make it feel like a desert." (paragraph 1)

• growing pieces

• shrinking areas

• unused pieces

• unbroken areas

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Floods can cause tremendous damage.  They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind.  It can take months to clean up after a flood.
 What is the main idea?

• Floods can cause a lot of damage.
• Floods cause mudslides.
• Floods damage houses and roads. 

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

Have you ever heard of the Man in the Moon? Many people say they can see a man's face on the surface of the moon. It's not really a face, of course. Instead the "face" is a pattern made by craters and mountains on the moon's surface. When the moon is full and the sky is clear, we see some of those holes and hills.

What is the best title for this text?

• "The Moon and Stars"

• "A Full Moon"

• "People Land on the Moon"

• "The Man in the Moon"

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Have you ever heard of the Man in the Moon? Many people say they can see a man's face on the surface of the moon. It's not really a face, of course. Instead the "face" is a pattern made by craters and mountains on the moon's surface. When the moon is full and the sky is clear, we see some of those holes and hills.

In this text, the word craters mean

• holes.

• moons.

• mountains.

• nights.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

A fire can be serious. But these few simple tips can help keep you safe:

1. Put a smoke detector on every level of your home. Check the batteries once a month.
2. Make an escape plan with your family. Plan two ways to get out of each room in case of fire. Pick a spot to meet outside. Then practice!
3. If your city does not have 911, know the phone number for the fire department.
4. If there is a fire, feel a door before opening it. If it is warm, do not open it. Use another way out.
5. Crawl low under smoke.
6. If your clothes catch fire, stop and drop to the ground. Roll around to put out the flames.

This text is mainly about

• how most fires start.

• how to stay safe from fire.

• how to fix a smoke detector.

• what firefighters do.

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

A fire can be serious. But these few simple tips can help keep you safe:

Put a smoke detector on every level of your home. Check the batteries once a month. Make an escape plan with your family. Plan two ways to get out of each room in case of fire. Pick a spot to meet outside. Then practice! If your city does not have 911, know the phone number for the fire department. If there is a fire, feel a door before opening it. If it is warm, do not open it. Use another way out. Crawl low under smoke. If your clothes catch fire, stop and drop to the ground. Roll around to put out the flames.

If your clothes catch fire, what should you do first?

• Stop

• Cry

• Roll

• Run

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CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

A fire can be serious. But these few simple tips can help keep you safe:

Put a smoke detector on every level of your home. Check the batteries once a month. Make an escape plan with your family. Plan two ways to get out of each room in case of fire. Pick a spot to meet outside. Then practice! If your city does not have 911, know the phone number for the fire department. If there is a fire, feel a door before opening it. If it is warm, do not open it. Use another way out. Crawl low under smoke. If your clothes catch fire, stop and drop to the ground. Roll around to put out the flames.

You can guess from the text that a warm door means

• the fire is over.

• the fire is close by.

• firefighters are on the way.

• the fire is small.

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The President of the United States has one of the toughest jobs in the world. He also has one of the nicest homes.

The President lives in the White House, in Washington, D.C. This mansion has 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 3 elevators. It has a swimming pool, a bowling alley, and a movie theater. It even has its own doctor's office and barbershop! That means the President can do a lot without leaving home.

The President's home is so beautiful. It used to be called the "President's Palace." President Theodore Roosevelt names it the White House in 1901.

Do you wish you owned a home like the White House? You already do! According to the U.S. Constitution, the President does not own the White House. The American people do!

What is the best title for this text?

• "Beautiful Homes"

• "A New President"

• "The President's Home"

• "Write to the President"

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

The President of the United States has one of the toughest jobs in the world. He also has one of the nicest homes.

The President lives in the White House, in Washington, D.C. This mansion has 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 3 elevators. It has a swimming pool, a bowling alley, and a movie theater. It even has its own doctor's office and barbershop! That means the President can do a lot without leaving home.

The President's home is so beautiful. It used to be called the "President's Palace." President Theodore Roosevelt names it the White House in 1901.

Do you wish you owned a home like the White House? You already do! According to the U.S. Constitution, the President does not own the White House. The American people do!

In this text, the word mansion means

• job.

• pool.

• car.

• home.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4