M1W3 Setting & Central Idea Quiz

Why is the setting important in a story?

• It tells us about the characters' feelings.

• It helps us understand where and when the story takes place.

• It describes the main problem in the story.

• It shows us the solution to the problem.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Which of the following best describes the central idea of a story?

• The main character's name.

• The main problem and how it is solved.

• The setting of the story.

• The title of the story.

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How does the setting affect the characters in a story?

• It changes their names.

• It influences their actions and decisions.

• It makes the story longer.

• It changes the genre of the story.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Identify the central idea of the following passage: "Tom was lost in the forest. He had to find his way back home before it got dark."

• Tom is in a forest.

• Tom is lost and needs to find his way home.

• The forest is dark.

• Tom likes the forest.

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Which piece of evidence supports the central idea that "Tom was lost in the forest"?

• Tom saw a deer.

• Tom had a map in his pocket.

• Tom didn't know which way to go.

• Tom found a river.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Describe how the setting of a beach can affect the events in a story.

• The characters might go swimming or build sandcastles.

• The characters might get lost in the forest.

• The characters might go skiing.

• The characters might visit a museum.

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Recall a fact about the central idea of a story you recently read.

• The main character's favorite color.

• The main problem the character faced.

• The number of pages in the book.

• The author's name.

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How can you use evidence to support the central idea that "Anna was scared during the storm"?

• Anna was reading a book.

• Anna hid under her bed and covered her ears.

• Anna went outside to play.

• Anna was cooking dinner.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Why might the setting of a haunted house be important in a scary story?

• It makes the story funny.

• It creates a spooky atmosphere.

• It makes the characters happy.

• It changes the story's ending.

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Identify the central idea with evidence: "Sara was excited about her birthday party. She invited all her friends and decorated the house with balloons."

• Sara likes balloons.

• Sara is excited about her birthday party.

• Sara has many friends.

• Sara's house is big.

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