Story Sleuths: Unraveling Tales through summaries

What is the main idea of a story about a boy who learns to ride a bike after many tries?

• The boy went to the park.

• The boy learned something new.

• The boy had a blue bike.

• The boy fell down.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Put these events in the correct order: (1) The princess is rescued, (2) The dragon takes the princess, (3) The knight fights the dragon.

• 2, 3, 1

• 3, 2, 1

• 1, 2, 3

• 3, 1, 2

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

Which of these is a summary of the story?

• The cat chased the mouse all day long.

• The cat chased the mouse, but the mouse was too clever and got away.

• The mouse wore a red hat.

• The cat slept on the couch.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

In a story, what element tells us where the adventure happens?

• Characters

• Setting

• Plot

• Theme

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What would be the best option for what happens at the beginning of a story about a lost puppy?

• The puppy finds its way home.

• The puppy plays with its toys.

• The puppy gets lost.

• The family searches for the puppy.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Which detail is not important when retelling the story of Little Red Riding Hood?

• Little Red Riding Hood goes to her grandmother's house.

• The wolf dresses up like her grandmother.

• Little Red Riding Hood wears a purple coat.

• The woodsman saves Little Red Riding Hood.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

What could be the middle of a story about a pirate searching for treasure?

• The pirate finds a map.

• The pirate sails to the island.

• The pirate battles a sea monster.

• The pirate finds the treasure.

In the story of the Three Little Pigs, what is the first thing that happens?

• The wolf blows down the straw house.

• The pigs build their houses.

• The pigs dance and play.

• The wolf falls into the pot.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

Choose the best summary for a story about a girl who plants a garden and wins a prize at the fair.

• The girl plants many vegetables and flowers.

• The girl wins a blue ribbon at the fair.

• The girl plants a garden, takes care of it, and wins a prize for her hard work.

• The girl goes to the fair with her family.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of these events would come at the end of a story about a school play?

• The students practice their lines.

• The students make costumes.

• The audience claps after the play.

• The teacher assigns roles to the students.