FAST PM3 Review Theme/Summary

Theme

100

What is the theme of a passage?

a. the message or lesson

b. the main idea

c. the climax of a text

d. how my people are in the story

A. The message or lesson

200

What is the theme of the passage below?

Tim hated his old baseball glove. He wanted to play with a new glove, but he didn't have any money, so he decided to steal it. But when Tim got caught stealing the glove, his parents said he couldn't play baseball all summer.

a. Tim wanted a new glove.

b. Stealing is a good idea.

c. If you want something, you should work for it.

d. Tim lost his privilege of playing baseball.

C.  If you want something, you should work for it.

300

The Flies and the Honey Pot

A number of flies were attracted to a jar of honey which had been overturned in a housekeeper's room, and placing their feet in it, ate greedily. Their feet, however, became so smeared with the honey that they could not use their wings, nor release themselves, and were suffocated.

What is the theme of this story?

1. There is a price for greed.
2. Honey is very sticky.
3. Don't be a follower.
4. Sweets are not good for you.

1

400

What is the theme of the poem below

When You Can Read

by Bobbi Katz

When you can read, then you can go

from Kalamazoo* to Idaho**-

Or read directions that explain

just how to build a model plane-

Or bake a cake or cook a stew-

The words will tell you what to do!

When you can read, then you can play

a brand new game the proper way-

Or get a letter from a friend

and read it...to the very end.

* Kalamazoo - a city in Michigan

** Idaho - a state in the United States

1. When you read, you can build a model plane.
2. When you read, you can do many things.
3. When you read, you can bake a cake or cook a stew.
4. When you read, you can play a brand new game.

2

500

Where can you find the theme of a story?

1. The title of the story
2. Important images or symbols in the story
3. General observations made by the author, narrator, or characters in the story
4. Any moral suggested by the outcome of the conflict
5. All of the above.
6. Both A & C.

5

Summary

100

Which word means to retell the main idea of a story?

A. cause

B. summarize

C. effect

D. theme

B

200

Before Summarizing you must:

Read the Text

300

Summarize the story of the 3 Little Pigs

NICE JOB

400

Summarize the story of Little Riding Hood

Great Job!

500

This summary is about a girl who is mistreated by her step mother and step sisters.  She wants to attend a ball but her evil step sisters steal her dress.  Her fairy godmother helps her get ready for the ball where she gets to meet the prince who falls in love with her that night.

This summary is from what story?

CINDERELLA

Context Clues

100

What are context clues?

 words or phrases in a text that help you to figure out an unfamiliar word.

200

Sydney's dad took her stuffed animal away because Sydney had misbehaved. Sydney PLEADED with her dad to give her the stuffed animal back.

Based on the sentence above, what does PLEADED mean?

1. asked him
2. begged him
3. did not care
4. offered to pay him

B. begged him

300

The thought of eating a rat is ABHORRENT to most people.

Based on the sentence above, what does the word ABHORRENT mean?

1. fun
2. horrible
3. delicious
4. exciting

B. Horrible

400

Petra has so many friends because she is a GREGARIOUS person.

Based on the sentence above, what does the word GREGARIOUS mean?

1. friendly and outgoing
2. shy and quiet
3. boring and uninteresting
4. rude and mean

A. Friendly and outgoing

500

As Kammi woke up, she remembered that it was the morning of her birthday. She was giddy with excitement as she thought about all the things she was going to do that day.

Using context clues to help you, what does "giddy" mean in this passage?

1. a. disappointed
2. b. thrilled
3. c. nervous
4. d. worried

B. thrilled

Misc.

100

Which are examples of TEXT STRUCTURE:

A. Problem/Solution

B. Cause/Effect

C. Compare/Contrast

D. Chronolological Order

E. Description

F. All of the Above

F. All of the Above.

200

1. Ethan found an old box in his attic. It was locked, and he needed a key to open it. He searched the attic but couldn’t find the key. Ethan felt curious about what was inside
2. A. angry
3. B. scared
4. C. eager to know
5. D. sad

C. eager to know

300

Baby Kangaroos

A female kangaroo has a special fold of skin that forms a pouch. The pouch is like a large pocket on its stomach. When a baby kangaroo, or joey, is born, it climbs into its mother's pouch. At birth, a joey is only about one inch long. It needs to stay in the pouch so it can grow more. After several months, the joey has grown enough to leave the pouch for short periods of time. By the time the joey is ten months old, it is ready to leave the pouch for good.

What is the main, or central, idea of the passage? 

A.  A baby kangaroo stays in its mother's pouch until it's strong enough to live on its own.

B. Female kangaroos have pouches on their bellies for carrying their young.

A.  A baby kangaroo stays in its mother's pouch until it's strong enough to live on its own.

400

1. A tiger is a big, strong cat with orange fur and black stripes. Tigers live in forests and grasslands. They are good hunters and can move very quietly. Tigers are known for their powerful bodies and sharp teeth.                                                 
2.  What text structure is this an example of

A. Problem/Solution

B. Cause/Effect

C. Descriptive

C. Descriptive

500

1. Cats and dogs are popular pets that people love. Cats are often more independent and like to explore on their own. Dogs usually enjoy playing and spending time with people. Both pets can be fun, but they need different kinds of care.   
2. What text structure is this an example of:

Compare/Contrast

Test Taking Strategies

100

The night before your test you should: (Choose all that apply)

a. stay up late playing your favorite game.

b. worry all night about your test.

c. get a good nights rest

d. Stay positive you've got this!

c. get a good nights rest

d. Stay positive you've got this!

200

True or False

It is best to hurry through the test so you can finish before you go to lunch.

FALSE- You should take your time and pace yourself throughout the test.  You have all day to complete.

300

When summarizing a fiction text there is a special way to remember all of the pieces that need to be included in the summary. What 5 words help us remember?

somebody wanted but so then

400

What is your scratch paper used for in ELA and Math

Nice Work

500

True or False

Your ELA Reading test is 45 minutes long.

False- your ELA Reading test is 120 minutes and you can continue after the 120 minutes if you are still working.