Text Structure
Test Strategies
What is the word?
Main Idea
100
Jacke and Claudia go to Target. "I want an emoji purse," said Claudia. "I want a game we can play together," said Jacke. "I would really like to play a game with you, so we should buy the game," said Claudia. What is the cause and what is the effect in this story?
The cause is Claudia likes to play games with Jacke. The effect is they decide to buy the game at Target.
100
Jaiden S. uses Xs and Ms while reading over the answer choices. What test strategy is he using?
answer elimination
100
"This FSA text is the best! I am really showing what I know!" exclaimed Kimberly. What is the meaning of the word exclaimed?
said loudly
100
Mark, Anisa and Jaidin R. read the following paragraph: Mrs. Smith and Ms. Kelley's class are going on a field trip to Skateland. Everyone needs to bring a nametag, lunch and socks. What is the main idea?
What the classes need for the field trip
200
Kimora, Jaslene, and Amaya were getting ready for the FSA. First, Kimora got some paper and markers. Then, Jaslene got some clipboards. Amaya said, "Let's all come up with questions on the carpet." The girls went and made up their own Jeopardy questions. What text structure is this an example of?
Sequencing
200
Avni isn't sure what the word in the text, contemplate means. What should she do?
Read on, reread and/or use context clues
200
Roshun reads a question that asks him to find an answer that gives the reason why blobfish live in the dark. What does the word reason mean?
Why something happens
200
Datavia, Karli and Niyemah read the following paragraph: Mrs. Smith and Ms. Kelley's class are having a kickball competition. Ms. Kelley's class gets 5 runners home. Mrs. Smith's class gets 3 runners home. There was a winning team! Can you believe it?! What is the main idea?
Who won the kickball game
300
Marielis and Eleyna were taking the FSA. Suddenly, outside of the window there was a huge butterfly with black wings and purple spots. The butterfly had a giant smile on her face and was blowing blue bubbles. This story is an example of what text structure?
Description
300
Landen is done with the FSA. He realizes there is 20 minutes left. What should he do?
Go over his work
300
Amber reads a question that asks her to describe the way the boy was feeling. What does the word describe mean?
tell about in detail
300
Mrs. Smith is so proud of her class. They used their reading and test strategies on the FSA. They really showed what they knew! All of her students did their best! Bravo! What is the main idea?
Why Mrs. Smith is super duper proud of her class
400
Alonso and Elijah were so excited to bring their Pokemon home because it was the end of the grading period. Elijah looked in his bag and he noticed he did not have a Bulbasaur. He was very sad. Alonso came over and said, "Guess what?! I have a Bulbasaur and I will trade with you." This story is an example of what text structure?
Problem & Solution
400
Jacob isn't sure about the answer to a question. What should he do?
Reread and/or go back in the text and look for text evidence.
400
Camila reads a question that asks her how something differs. What does the word differ mean?
How something is not the same, how it is different
400
London and Amber were doing gymnastics at recess. London did a triple back flip. Amber did 10 cartwheels in a row. Were they tired after all that? No way! London did 4 bridges and Amber ran around the court 17 times, shooting 24 baskets. Wow! What is the main idea?
What Amber and London did during recess
500
Xavier and Jalon were playing football at recess. Jalon said, "Dea'Monta is a really good football player, he can run so fast!" Xavier said, "Yeah he is a fast runner, but he is an even better passer!" This is an example of what text structure?
Compare & Contrast
500
Kailyn & Alyciah are both nervous about taking the FSA. What should they do?
Relax and tell themselves that it's OK, they will do great!
500
Robinson, Ayriana and Mia read a question that asks "What is the narrator's point of view?" What does point of view mean? Robinson says, "What the narrator says." Ayriana says, "What the narrator means." Mia says, "How the narrator feels." Who is right?
Mia
500
This has been an exciting year in 3rd grade. You have all been such caring and thoughtful students. Whenever someone saw that another classmate needed help, each and every one of you swooped in and helped out. You treated each other with respect. If you saw that someone was feeling down, you asked what you could do to help. What amazing kids you are! What is the main idea?
Why this class is caring and thoughtful.
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