Engaging 3rd Grade Reading Practice

What is the main idea of the reading passage?

• The reading passage is a summary of historical events.

• The reading passage provides a list of facts and figures.

• The main idea of the reading passage is to convey the central theme or argument.

• The reading passage focuses on a specific character's journey.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Identify a key character in the story and describe them.

• The protagonist, a determined and resourceful individual, navigates through challenges that test their resilience and growth.

• The antagonist, a cowardly and selfish character, avoids any confrontation.

• A minor character, a wise old sage, who offers advice but has no impact on the plot.

• The sidekick, a clumsy and forgetful individual, who often hinders the protagonist's progress.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What vocabulary word means 'to look closely'?

• gaze

• stare

• inspect

• examine

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What event happens at the beginning of the story?

• The setting is described in detail.

• A character reflects on past events.

• The protagonist meets a friend for the first time.

• A significant event occurs that sets the plot in motion.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

How does the character solve their problem?

• The character ignores the problem entirely.

• The character solves their problem by taking a systematic approach.

• The character asks someone else to solve it for them.

• The character relies on luck to solve the problem.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the setting of the story?

• The setting is the author's background.

• The setting of the story is the time and place where the events unfold.

• The setting is the main character's thoughts.

• The setting is the moral of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

List two adjectives that describe the main character.

• indecisive

• clumsy

• timid

• brave, resourceful

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What lesson can be learned from the story?

• Hard work is overrated.

• Failure is the only option.

• Perseverance leads to success.

• Success comes from luck.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How does the author create suspense in the story?

• The author uses humor to lighten the mood.

• The author provides detailed character backgrounds.

• The author focuses on everyday life events.

• The author creates suspense through cliffhangers, foreshadowing, and building tension.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What was your favorite part of the reading and why?

• The resolution of the conflict.

• The setting description.

• The climax of the story.

• The introduction of the characters.