What does it mean to compare?

Talk about how things are similar

Elephants are the most beautiful mammals.

Sequence the events in order. Go to School. Wake Up. Eat Dinner. Brush Teeth. Do Homework.

Wake Up. Brush Teeth. Go to School. Do Homework. Eat Dinner.

Choose the best supporting detail for the main idea: Kids need to eat more vegetables.

Vegetables have nutrients that help kids grow.

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Third Grade Comprehension Skills (Review)

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A review of third grade reading comprehension strategies.

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1
What is the cause? The vase shattered when I tripped over my shoelace.
I tripped over my shoelace
I dropped the vase
The vase shattered
The shoe became untied
2
If an author wants to make you laugh and smile, their purpose is to...
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
None of the Above
3
Based on the title, "Amazing Spiders", what is the author's purpose?
Inform
Entertain
All of the above
Persuade
4
Which genre is based upon a real events or a time in history, but has made up elements?
Historical Fiction
Nonfiction
Realistic Fiction
Fiction
5
What does it mean to compare?
Talk about how things are different
Talk about how things are similar
6
Which is an opinion?
Elephants are the largest land animal.
Elephants are on the endangered species watch list.
Elephants are social animals.
Elephants are the most beautiful mammals.
7
Where can you find the main idea?
All of the above
The title
The first sentence of the paragraph
The last sentence of the paragraph
8
What is the central message the author tries to send called?
The Heart of the Story
Fiction
The Message
The Theme
9
What is the effect? My pencil broke so I sharpened it.
My pencil broke.
I dropped my pencil.
I sharpened it.
My pencil is yellow.
10
Sequence the events in order. Go to School. Wake Up. Eat Dinner. Brush Teeth. Do Homework.
Brush Teeth. Wake Up. Go to School. Eat Dinner. Do Homework.
Wake Up. Go to School. Brush Teeth. Do Homework. Eat Dinner.
Wake Up. Brush Teeth. Go to School. Do Homework. Eat Dinner.
Wake Up. Go to School. Do Homework. Brush Teeth. Eat Dinner.
11
Which of the following is NOT a character trait?
Beautiful
Funny
Shy
Intelligent
12
What is the plot?
All of the above
All of the events that happen in the story
The problem and solution
The characters and setting
13
Spiders aren't insects. They have more than 6 legs and only 2 body parts. What's the main idea?
Spiders have 2 body parts.
Spiders have 8 legs.
Spiders and insects are alike.
Spiders are not insects.
14
A chilly breeze shakes the trees and orange leaves fall to the ground. Infer what season it is.
Summer
Fall
Spring
Winter
15
What is the text feature that describes what is happening in a picture?
Caption
Fact Box
Heading
Title
16
There was hardly any sunlight peeking through the window as I ate my pancakes. Infer the time.
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
17
Which of the following is a fact?
Fishing should be against the law.
Sharks are incredible beasts.
Dolphins are mammals.
Jellyfish are the most dangerous ocean creatures.
18
Which would not be considered a setting?
The Park
A River
A Frog
Noon
19
If an author tries to convince you of their opinion, then their purpose is to...
None of the above
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
20
Choose the best supporting detail for the main idea: Kids need to eat more vegetables.
Eating right and exercising is important for all ages.
Vegetables have nutrients that help kids grow.
Fruits and veggies are delicious!
Some kids don't like vegetables.

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