3rd Grade F.A.S.T. Study Guide Quiz

What is the central idea of a story?

• A word or two about the story

• The most important parts only

• The author's opinion

• What the whole story is mostly about

What does the term 'topic' refer to?

• A detailed explanation

• The author's purpose

• A word or two that tells what the story is about

• The sequence of events

What is a summary?

• A list of characters

• The most important parts only

• A detailed description

• The author's claim

What is an author's claim?

• The setting of the story

• The author's opinion or belief

• The main character's thoughts

• The sequence of events

What is the purpose of an author who writes to entertain?

• To change your mind

• To teach you something

• To provide a solution

• To make you laugh or enjoy it

What does 'chronology' mean in text structure?

• Tells things in order

• Compares and contrasts

• Describes a problem and solution

• Explains cause and effect

What is a heading in informational text?

• A map showing locations

• The name of the book

• Smaller titles for each part of the text

• Words under a picture

What is a caption?

• A title of a book

• A character's dialogue

• Words under a picture that tell what it is about

• A map showing locations

What is dialogue in a fiction story?

• The author's purpose

• The main problem

• When characters talk

• The setting of the story

What is the plot of a story?

• The author's claim

• What happens in the story from start to finish

• The setting of the story

• The theme of the story