Reading Standards for Literature grade 3

What is the main message of the fable story "The Tortoise and the Hare?

• Hard work and endurance lead to success.

• Being fast always makes you the winner.

• A Hare is better than a Tortoise.

• Tortoises are to slow and should not race.

What key event in " Lion and the Mouse" help teach the lesson of kindness?

• The Lion eats the mouse.

• The Lion roars loudly.

• The mouse helps the lion escape the from the trap.

• The lion helps the mouse find a new house.

In the story " Jack and the Beanstalk," what lesson is learned in Jack's adventure with the giant?

• Never climb all the way up the beanstalk.

• Giants are really big.

• Jack needs to stay home.

• Hard work and being brave can lead to great reward.

In the story " The Boy Who Cried Wolf," what does the ending teach use about honesty?

• Lying is the best way to go.

• Lying can make people not believe you when you really need help.

• Boys do not cry.

• A wolf is your best friend.

The story of " The Three Little Pigs" teaches us that using strong materials and ____ ____ lead to safety and success.

In the story " The Ant and the Grasshopper," the ant works hard to store food for the winter while the grasshopper just ____ ___ _____. The lesson of the story is that hard work and planning ahead are important for future success.

What does MORAL mean when talking about a story?

• A place where the story happens.

• The title of the story.

• Main Characters in the story.

• The important lesson or message the story teaches.

How do key details in a story help show a lesson or moral?

• They show what the character says or does.

• Describes the setting in the story.

• They list the characters.

• They explain the story's title.

What is a theme in a story?

• What the book is about.

• What the main character learns.

• The title.

• The pictures in the book.

Who is the "author" of a story or book?

• The person who draws the pictures.

• The person who reads the book.

• The person who reads the book to the class.

• The person who writes the story or book.