Key Details in Non-Fiction Texts for Grade 3

What is the main goal of close reading as described in the introduction?

• To understand the surface meaning of the text.

• To read quickly and gather as many facts as possible.

• To think deeply about the text and synthesize key details.

• To memorize the text word for word.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What should students do during the first reading of a paragraph?

• Read for the gist and skip unfamiliar words.

• Read for the gist and underline important words.

• Read for the gist and memorize the text.

• Read for the gist and write a summary.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the key detail about the shark's sensitivity?

• The shark can smell the seal from afar.

• The shark can hear the seal's heartbeat.

• The shark can feel the seal moving in the water.

• The shark can see the seal from a distance.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why is the shark's sensitive skin important?

• It allows the shark to feel its prey moving in the water.

• It makes the shark more visible to its prey.

• It helps the shark blend into its surroundings.

• It helps the shark swim faster.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of the shark's zigzag movement?

• To confuse its prey.

• To swim faster and catch its prey.

• To avoid other predators.

• To navigate through seaweed.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does the shark's zigzag movement help it?

• It helps the shark avoid obstacles.

• It helps the shark swim faster to catch its prey.

• It helps the shark conserve energy.

• It helps the shark communicate with other sharks.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How has the teacher integrated close reading into other subjects?

• By using close reading only in fiction.

• By using close reading in science and social studies lessons.

• By using close reading in math lessons.

• By using close reading only in literature.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What does the word 'blend' help students understand about the shark?

• The shark's diet.

• The shark's size.

• The shark's ability to camouflage.

• The shark's speed.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is one benefit of the shark's black and white coloring?

• It helps the shark swim faster.

• It helps the shark blend into the water.

• It helps the shark attract prey.

• It helps the shark stay warm.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the teacher's main goal in using close reading in non-fiction?

• To make students memorize facts.

• To reduce the amount of fiction reading.

• To help students understand the deeper meaning of the text.

• To make students read faster.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10