Definitions
This is what you do when you tell important facts from a nonfiction text in your own words.
A. Summarizing
B. Predicting
C. Illustrating
D. Skimming
A. Summarizing
RL 3.1: Where did Maya leave her lunchbox?
A. Art room
B. Hook outside class
C. Backpack
D. Cafeteria
B. Hook outside of class
RI 3.1: Why do raccoons sometimes come near schools?
A. Looking for friends
B. They explore places people live
C. They want to be pets
D. To steal lunches
B. They explore places people live
Which detail best supports the main idea?
A. Raccoons enjoy fruits and insects.
B. Raccoons have a black “mask” on their faces.
C. Raccoons help control insect populations.
D. Raccoons sometimes wander into neighborhoods and city parks.
D. Raccoons sometimes wander into neighborhoods and city parks
RI.3.5 — Use Text Features (Title, Headings, Glossary, etc.)
9. What does the title “Amazing Raccoons” help the reader understand?
A. The passage will explain why raccoons are dangerous
B. The passage will describe interesting facts about raccoons
C. The passage will compare raccoons to other animals
D. The passage will tell a story about a raccoon
B. The passage will describe interesting facts about raccoons
f a diagram labeled “Raccoon Habitat” showed forests, neighborhoods, and city parks, what would it help explain?
A. Why raccoons only live in cold places
B. How raccoons build their homes
C. The different places raccoons can live
D. The foods raccoons like to eat
C. The different places raccoons can live.
Which event belongs in the beginning of the story?
A. Maya finds the raccoon holding her lunchbox.
B. Maya follows the crumbs to the art room.
C. Maya places her lunchbox on the hook.
D. Maya discovers one cracker is missing.
C. Maya places her lunchbox on the hook.
RL.3.5 — Refer to Parts of Stories (Chapters, Scenes, Stanzas)
9. Which part of the story would MOST LIKELY be considered the climax?
A. Maya placing her lunchbox on the hook
B. Maya discovering the crumbs
C. Maya finding the raccoon holding her lunchbox
D. Maya returning to class with her lunchbox
C. Maya finding the raccoon holding her lunchbox.
When you answer a question using both what the text says AND what you already know, you are making one of these.
A. A summary
B. An inference
C. A guess
D. A timeline
B. An inference
RL 3.2: Theme of the story?
A. Share your lunch
B. Stay calm and solve problems
C. Animals are dangerous
D. Don’t visit art class
B. Stay calm and solve problems
RI 3.2: What is the main idea of the nonfiction passage?
A. Raccoons are dangerous
B. Raccoons are curious
C. Raccoons only live in forests
D. Raccoons are pets
B. Raccoons are curious.
What causes raccoons to wander into places where people live?
A. They want to make new friends.
B. They are looking for places to sleep.
C. They are searching for food.
D. They are following other animals.
C. They are searching for food.
If the passage had a heading called “What Raccoons Eat,” what information would most likely appear under it?
A. How raccoons climb fences
B. Why raccoons live in forests
C. Foods raccoons enjoy, such as fruits and insects
D. How raccoons help spread seeds
C. Foods raccoons enjoy, such as fruits and insects
Logical Connections (Cause/Effect, Compare/Contrast)
15. Which sentence from the passage shows a cause‑and‑effect relationship?
A. “Raccoons enjoy fruits, insects, nuts, and small creatures.”
B. “Because raccoons are smart and adaptable, they sometimes wander into places where people live.”
C. “Raccoons have a black ‘mask’ on their faces.”
D. “They help control insect populations.”
B. "Because raccoons are smart and adaptable, they sometimes wander into places where people live."
RL.3.3 — Describe Characters & How Actions Contribute to Events
5. What does Maya’s decision to follow the crumbs show about her?
A. She is easily frightened.
B. She is curious and determined.
C. She prefers to work alone.
D. She is upset with her classmates.
B. She is curious and determined.
If this story were turned into a play, which event would belong in a new scene?
A. Maya checking the hook
B. Maya walking to morning meeting
C. Maya following the crumbs
D. Maya eating lunch
C. Maya following the crumbs.
This text feature helps you locate information by listing topics and page numbers at the beginning ofa book.
A. Glossary
B. Index
C. Table of contents
D. Sidebar
C. Table of Contents
RL.3.1 — Ask & Answer Questions / Use Text Evidence
1. Why did Maya gasp when she returned to the hook outside her classroom?
A. She forgot to bring her lunchbox to school.
B. Her lunchbox had fallen on the floor.
C. Her lunchbox was missing from the hook.
D. Someone told her the lunchbox was in the art room.
C. Her lunchbox was missing from the hook.
Passage Used: Amazing Raccoons
1. What do raccoons use their paws to do?
A. Swim across rivers
B. Open lids and explore new spaces
C. Build nests in tall trees
D. Catch fish in deep water
B. Open lids and explore new spaces
What happens because raccoons are smart and adaptable?
A. They only eat plants.
B. They avoid all human areas.
C. They can open lids and climb fences.
D. They sleep during the day.
Cl They can open lids and climb fences
RI.3.6 — Author’s Point of View
11. Which sentence shows the author’s opinion?
A. “Raccoons enjoy fruits, insects, nuts, and small creatures.”
B. “They help control insect populations.”
C. “Raccoons are amazing survivors that can live in many different environments.”
D. “They sometimes wander into places where people live.”
C. Raccoons are amazing survivors that can live in many different environments.
Which detail shows how raccoons help the environment?
A. They climb fences.
B. They explore new spaces.
C. They spread seeds from the fruits they eat.
D. They search for food in trash cans.
C. They spread seeds from the fruits they eat.
How does the raccoon’s action contribute to the events of the story?
A. It helps Maya find her missing lunchbox.
B. It scares Maya and makes her run away.
C. It hides the crumbs so Maya can’t follow them.
D. It brings the lunchbox back to the classroom.
A. It helps Maya find her missing lunchbox.
RL.3.6 — Distinguish Point of View
11. From whose point of view is the story told?
A. Maya
B. The raccoon
C. Maya’s teacher
D. A narrator outside the story
D. A narrator outside the story
These bolded or italicized words help readers understand important vocabulary in informational text.
A. Dialogue
B. Captions
C. Key words
D. Stanzas
C. Key words
What clue helped Maya begin solving the mystery?
A. A note left on the hook
B. A trail of tiny crumbs
C. A teacher pointing toward the hallway
D. A sound coming from the classroom
B. A trail of tiny crumbs
Why do raccoons sometimes enter places where people live?
A. They want to play with pets
B. They are searching for food
C. They are looking for warm water
D. They are trying to hide from other animals
B. They are searching for food.
What does the word adaptable mean as used in the passage?
A. Able to change and live in different places
B. Too weak to survive in the wild
C. Only active at night
D. Easy to see because of bright colors
A. Able to change and live in different places.
What is the author’s point of view about raccoons?
A. They are dangerous and should be avoided.
B. They are pests that cause problems.
C. They are interesting animals that play an important role in nature.
D. They should only live in forests.
C. They are interesting animals that play an important role in nature.
RI.3.9 — Compare & Contrast Texts on the Same Topic
(Using only the raccoon passage, questions focus on comparing two ideas within the same text.)
17. How are raccoons in forests and raccoons in city parks similar?
A. Both only eat plants.
B. Both use their paws to explore and find food.
C. Both avoid being near people.
D. Both sleep in the same type of nest.
B. Both use their paws to explore and find food.
RL.3.4 — Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases
7. What does the word sparkly in the phrase “sparkly purple lunchbox” help the reader understand?
A. The lunchbox was very heavy.
B. The lunchbox was shiny and eye‑catching.
C. The lunchbox was old and scratched.
D. The lunchbox was covered in stickers.
B. The lunchbox was shiny and eye-catching.
Which sentence shows the story is told in third person?
A. “I placed my lunchbox on the hook.”
B. “We followed the crumbs down the hallway.”
C. “She spotted something surprising in the art room.”
D. “My lunchbox was missing!”
C. "She spotted something surprising in the art room."
This structure shows how things are alike and different.
A. Cause and effect
B. Problem and solution
C. Compare and contrast
D. Sequence
C. Comparison and Contrast
RL.3.2 — Recount Stories / Determine Central Message
3. Which sentence best states the central message of the story?
A. Always keep your lunchbox inside your classroom.
B. Raccoons should not be allowed in schools.
C. Solving a problem is easier when you stay calm and look for clues.
D. It is important to share your food with animals.
C. Solving a problem is easier when you stay calm and look for clues.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Raccoons only live in forests.
B. Raccoons are dangerous animals.
C. Raccoons are smart animals that can live in many places.
D. Raccoons should never be near people.
C. Raccoons are smart animals that can live in many places.
What does the word mischievous mean in the passage?
A. Very shy
B. Playful in a slightly naughty way
C. Slow and quiet
D. Always angry
B. Playful in a slightly naughty way
RI.3.7 — Use Images to Understand Text
(Assuming a simple image of a raccoon exploring a trash can or climbing a fence.)
13. How would an image of a raccoon opening a trash can help the reader?
A. It shows what raccoons eat in the wild.
B. It shows how raccoons use their clever paws.
C. It shows how raccoons sleep during the day.
D. It shows how raccoons protect their babies.
B. It shows how raccoons use their clever paws.
What is one difference between raccoons in nature and raccoons near people?
A. Raccoons in nature never eat insects.
B. Raccoons near people only eat trash.
C. Raccoons in nature find food in the wild, while raccoons near people may search in trash cans or gardens.
D. Raccoons near people cannot climb fences.
C. Raccoons in nature find food in the wild, while raccoons near people may search in trash cans or gardens.
What does the word scurried mean in the sentence “The raccoon…scurried out the open door”?
A. Walked slowly
B. Jumped high
C. Ran quickly
D. Crawled quietly
C. Ran quickly
(RL.3.2 – Central Message / Lesson)
Which sentence best shows how Maya solved her problem in the story?
A. She asked her teacher to look for the lunchbox.
B. She followed the crumbs and used clues to find the lunchbox.
C. She waited until lunchtime to see if it would return.
D. She told her classmates to stop touching her things.
B. She followed the crumbs and used clues to find the lunchbox.