3rd Grade Reading
What clue words can help you determine the main idea in a nonfiction text?
Headings, repeated words, first and last sentences
What is the possessive form of “Marie”?
Marie's
What is one strong lead you can use to begin a story?
A question, dialogue, action, or interesting fact
What word would make this sentence more interesting: “The dog ran”?
“The dog sprinted” or “raced”
How many Reading teachers are at Marek 3rd grade this year 2024-2025?
(4) Jonason, Solis, Smith and Gonzales
If the character is angry at the beginning but calm at the end, what type of change did they go through?
Emotional growth or character development
What part of speech describes how something is done (Always, Cautiously, fast, often, Cheerfully)?
Adverb
How can using transition words improve your writing?
They help the writing flow and show the order of ideas.
Revise this sentence to combine it: “The sun came up. The sky turned pink.”
The sun came up, and the sky turned pink.”
Which word correctly completes the sentence: “She _____ a sandwich.” (eats/eat)
Eats
How does the setting affect the character’s actions in a story?
It creates challenges or helps the character grow depending on the environment.
Choose the correct verb tense: “Yesterday, she (walked/walks) to school.”
Walked
How can you use figurative language in a personal narrative?
Similes/metaphors make descriptions more vivid and emotional.
What is the correct way to fix this sentence: “He don’t like apples.”
“He doesn't like apples.”
How do you set up an ECR for an argumentative essay to make your writing strong and convincing?
Start with a clear claim (your opinion).
Use text evidence to support your opinion.
Reasoning explain your evidence in your own words.
Use quotes " " when you take the text from the passage
Use transition words to connect ideas.
Finish with a strong conclusion that restates your opinion in a new way.
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme is the lesson/message; main idea is what it’s mostly about.
Which is the correct compound sentence? A: “The cat meowed, and it ran away.” or B: “The cat meowed it ran away.”
A: “The cat meowed, and it ran away.”
What is a hook, and why is it important?
It grabs the reader’s attention and makes them want to read more.
Which sentence uses stronger word choice? “The girl was nice.” or “The girl was generous and thoughtful.”
“The girl was generous and thoughtful.”
What city and county do you live in?
Pearland and Brazoria county
What can you infer about a character who always helps others, even when it’s hard?
They are kind, selfless, or dependable.
In the sentence “The tired dog lay in the sunny yard,” what part of speech is “tired” and **“sunny”?
Both are adjectives—they describe nouns.
What does a strong conclusion do in a writing piece?
It wraps up the story or information and leaves the reader with a clear message.
Why should you remove repeated words when revising?
To make writing clearer, less boring, and more interesting to the reader.
What is a synonym for "happy"?
What is the antonym for "happy"
Synonym: Joyful or cheerful, exhilarated
Antonym: Sad, unhappy. displeased