CAASPP Review

What is the theme or central idea of a story?

• The main character's name

• The unifying element of a story

• The setting of the story

• The author's biography

What is a theme in a story?

• The main events of the story

• A lesson we learn from the story

• The characters in the story

• The setting of the story

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

• "The house was red"

• "The wolf was hungry"

• "Be kind to others"

• "The pigs built houses"

What is the central idea of a story?

• The lesson learned

• The main point the author wants us to understand

• The setting of the story

• The dialogue between characters

In "The Three Little Pigs," what is the central idea?

• The pigs are friends with the wolf

• The pigs build different houses to stay safe from a wolf

• The pigs go on an adventure

• The pigs live in a forest

What is the theme of "The Three Little Pigs"?

• Friendship is important

• Hard work and careful planning keep you safe

• Always trust strangers

• Sharing is caring

What is one of the helpful hints to find the big ideas in a story?

• What do the characters eat?

• What do the characters learn?

• What is the setting of the story?

• What is the author's name?

According to the document, what is the process of finding big ideas compared to?

• Solving a math problem

• Writing an essay

• Being a detective

• Painting a picture

Which question helps in understanding character development in a story?

• How do they change?

• What is their favorite color?

• Where do they live?

• What is their job?

What should you do if you need to understand the story better during the CAASPP?

• Read the story once

• Read the story twice if needed

• Skip the story

• Ask for help