Reading Comprehension Practice

What is the main idea of the story?

• The main idea of the story is the value of material possessions and wealth.

• The main idea of the story is the significance of gardening and agriculture.

• The main idea of the story is the importance of friendship and loyalty.

• The main idea of the story is the importance of revenge and betrayal.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What are the three main details that support the main idea?

• Personal opinions, unrelated anecdotes, and outdated information

• Specific examples, supporting evidence, and relevant statistics.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

What is the problem the main character faces in the story?

• Fear of failure and taking risks

• Overcoming a physical injury

• Too much support from friends and family

• Lack of interest in the main goal

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What are some specific actions the main character takes to solve the problem?

• Asking for help from the antagonist

• Ignoring the problem

• Researching, seeking advice, experimenting, taking risks

• Giving up without trying

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What is the setting of the story?

• The moon

• A shopping mall

• The future

• The correct answer for the question depends on the specific story being referred to.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What are some key events that happen in the beginning of the story?

• The climax of the story

• The resolution of the conflict

• Introduction of the main character, establishment of the setting, and presentation of the initial conflict or problem.

• The introduction of the antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.K.3

What are some key events that happen in the middle of the story?

• Introduction of new characters

• Flashback to the past

• Resolution of conflict

• Development of conflict, character growth, rising action towards the climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What are some key events that happen at the end of the story?

• Flashback to the beginning of the story

• Setting change

• Introduction of new characters

• Resolution of the main conflict, climax of the story, conclusion of character arcs

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the lesson or moral of the story?

• Be kind and compassionate to others.

• It's okay to be selfish and ignore the needs of others.

• Always prioritize personal gain over helping others.

• The lesson is to be rude and disrespectful to everyone.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What are some important facts or information mentioned in the story?

• Main characters, setting, problem/conflict, resolution

• Author's biography, publication date, genre, cover design

• Historical context, literary analysis, critical reception, book sales

• Plot, climax, theme, moral

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2