Reading Skills

What are events in a story?

• the plot

• where or when

• happy

What is a solution of a story?

• how the problem is solved or resolved

• what needs to be fixed in a story

What are supporting details?

• helps support the main idea.

• the story is mostly about

What will happen if a child does not demonstrate sufficient reading skills by the end of 3rd grade?

• They may not be promoted to 4th grade

• They will receive a special award

• They will be given extra homework

• They will be transferred to another school

What is the purpose of the Alabama Literacy Act?

• To improve reading in Alabama public schools

• To teach math skills

• To provide free books to students

• To organize sports events

What skills must students have by 3rd grade according to the document?

• Strong foundational reading skills

• Advanced math skills

• Basic computer skills

• Artistic skills

What should families do to help their children with reading?

• Ignore their progress

• Talk regularly with teachers

• Only focus on math

• Let them watch TV all day

What is the purpose of the ALSD Literacy-Based Promotion Flow Chart?

• To show how to bake a cake

• To outline the process for reading promotion

• To plan a vacation

• To design a new playground

What is required for a student to be promoted to 4th grade?

• Passing a math test

• Demonstrating sufficient reading skills

• Completing a science project

• Attending summer school

What is the main idea of a passage?

• The central point or message the author wants to convey

• The first sentence of the passage

• The last sentence of the passage

• A minor detail mentioned in the passage