Reading Comprehension

What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

• When to eat lunch

• The conflict of the story

• What the story is about 

• The universal truth, moral, or idea the author wants to express

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What did I do first?

• I gave her a gift.

• I wrote her a letter.

• I put a bow on it. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Igloos did not need to last long. Hunting conditions forced Eskimos to move often, abandoning their old igloos and building new ones. An igloo was used for an average of one month, but it usually could be made to last as long as it was needed. It did not take long to build and gave excellent protection from a hostile climate while it lasted.
Igloos were _____ .

• functional

• affordable

• collapsible

• comfortable

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Lucy was furious about her spelling grade. She kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.
Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example above?

• Furious is a fancier word than mad.

• Lucy was really upset.

• Lucy wasn't that mad at all.

• Lucy was going home.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

What subject does Mrs. Coppler teach?

• Reading

• Writing

• Math

• Science

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Keller looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Keller's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Shaggy, his dog, put his head on Keller's lap, like he understood how Keller was feeling. "It's okay Shag," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What can the reader infer is happening?

• Keller is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

• Keller is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.

• Keller is moving to California with his family.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?

• She is energetic

• She is shy

• She is mean

• She hates people

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack.  Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.

• got her sunglasses

• made a sandwich

• picked up her umbrella

• put on sandals

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

There could be a treasure in your attic!  Did your parents or grandparents save their old toys?  Old dolls, train sets, games, and some comic books could be worth a lot of money now.  However, just any old toys won't do.  Collectors especially want toys that are hard to find and in good conditions.  This paragraph mainly tells:

• how to find a treasure in your attic

• where to get old toys

• how many different kinds of toys are in the attic

• which old toys collectors want to buy

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Have you ever heard of a flea market?  It's a shopping place where people may find bargain prices.  Many markets are held outdoors.  There are all kinds of surprise goodies  for sale.  A flea market can be a real adventure!  This paragraph mainly tells:

• that many flea markets are held outdoors

• how there are all kinds of surprise goodies

• how a flea market can be dull

• how a flea market is a place where people may find bargains

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2