Understanding Key Details in Text

Read the following passage: "The sun was setting, and the sky turned a beautiful shade of orange. Birds were flying back to their nests, and the air was cool and refreshing." Why did the sky turn orange?

• Because it was raining.

• Because the sun was setting.

• Because it was morning.

• Because the birds were flying.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Read the following passage: "Tommy was excited to visit the zoo. He wanted to see the lions and the elephants. He packed his bag with snacks and a water bottle." What did Tommy pack in his bag?

• Books and pencils.

• Snacks and a water bottle.

• Toys and games.

• Clothes and shoes.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Read the following passage: "Sara planted a seed in her garden. She watered it every day and made sure it got enough sunlight. After a few weeks, a small plant started to grow." Why did the plant start to grow?

• Because Sara sang to it.

• Because Sara watered it and gave it sunlight.

• Because Sara moved it indoors.

• Because Sara picked the flowers.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Read the following passage: "The library was quiet. Children were reading books, and the librarian was helping a student find a book about dinosaurs." Who was helping a student find a book about dinosaurs?

• A teacher.

• A parent.

• The librarian.

• A friend.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Read the following passage: "During the summer, the days are longer, and the nights are shorter. People often go to the beach to enjoy the warm weather." Where do people often go to enjoy the warm weather in the summer?

• The mountains.

• The beach.

• The forest.

• The city.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Read the following passage: "Jenny loves to bake cookies. She mixes flour, sugar, and butter in a bowl. Then she adds chocolate chips and bakes them in the oven." What does Jenny add to the cookie dough before baking?

• Raisins.

• Chocolate chips.

• Nuts.

• Fruit.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Read the following passage: "The rain was pouring down, and the streets were wet. People were using umbrellas to stay dry as they walked to their destinations." How were people staying dry in the rain?

• By wearing raincoats.

• By using umbrellas.

• By running fast.

• By staying indoors.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Read the following passage: "Mark and his friends decided to build a treehouse. They gathered wood, nails, and tools. They worked together and built a sturdy treehouse in the backyard." What did Mark and his friends build?

• A fort.

• A treehouse.

• A swing set.

• A garden.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Read the following passage: "The wind was strong, and the leaves were rustling. The trees swayed back and forth, and the air was filled with the sound of nature." What was the wind doing to the trees?

• Making them grow.

• Making them sway.

• Making them fall.

• Making them bloom.

Read the following passage: "The snow was falling gently, covering the ground in a white blanket. Children were building snowmen and having snowball fights." What were the children doing in the snow?

• Building sandcastles.

• Swimming in the pool.

• Building snowmen and having snowball fights.

• Riding bicycles.