3.T.C.1.b
3.T.RA.1a
3.T.SS.1a
3.T.RA.1c
Narrative Techniques
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13.

Which statement describes how the introduction in “Making Chocolate” contributes to the overall purposeand effect of the text?

A

The purpose is to show how chocolate makers need special tools. The effect is that the reader understandschocolate making is very difficult.

B

The purpose is to show a famous chocolate shop. The effect is that the reader understands chocolate making has avery important history.

C

The purpose is to show that chocolate is the most liked dessert in North America. The effect is that the readerunderstands why people often enjoy chocolate making.

D

The purpose is to show chocolate through the author’s visit to Dancing Lion. The effect is that the readerunderstands how much there is to learn about making chocolate.

What is A

3.T.C.1.b Determine common text features of print, digital, auditory, spoken, and visual modes and describe how they contribute to the overall purpose and effect.

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25. A student wants to learn more about beeswax. The student finds this information.

Beeswax is the yellow wax that bees use to make their hives. Worker bees make the wax and form it intosmall holes called cells. They store honey in the cells. They also raise young bees in the cells. People usebeeswax to make goods such as candles and hand cream.

Which question would provide the student with additional information about beeswax?

A

How do bees make beeswax?

B

What do bees do with beeswax?

C

What is the color of beeswax?

D

How can people use beeswax?

What is A?

3.T.RA.1.a Generate questions about a self-selected topic of interest to be researched, formulating additional questions to clarify or deepen understanding.

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7.

How do paragraphs 3-4 help the reader understand the passage?

A

The paragraphs show what activities Aunt Tonya does with the main characters.

B

The paragraphs describe the problem the main characters face.

C

The paragraphs describe the surprise the main characters have for Aunt Tonya.

D

The paragraphs explain how the main characters change.

What is A?

3.T.SS.1.a Describe how texts are arranged to represent information and ideas using text features (e.g., map, captions) and organizational structures (e.g., cause/effect), referring to parts of texts using terms such as chapter or section.

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29. For this item, drag the answers into the box.

A student has found some sources while researching the following question:

How did pioneers use resources from their environment to survive on the frontier?

Which two credible sources would provide the most relevant details to answer the question?

a diary entry from a pioneer describing how families made clothing from animal hides

a newspaper article about how pioneers voted to form local governments

a chart from a textbook showing the timeline of westward expansion by pioneers

a museum exhibit explaining how pioneers built homes from logs, grass, and mud

a biography of a pioneer leader that describes his travels across the frontier

What is a diary & a museum?

3.T.RA.1.c Summarize researched, relevant, and accurate information from at least two credible sources about a self-selected topic.

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33.

Which sentence is written correctly?

A

Nena told her mother, “I think I lost my hat.

B

The server asked, May I take your plate?”

C

Xavier said, “I brought enough to share.”

D

“The coach yelled, Great teamwork!”


What is C?

3.L.GC.1.30 **Mechanics:** Recognize and use conventional capitalization, quotation marks, and commas to indicate exact words and dialogue.

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5.

Which statement describes how the glossary in “Regina and Eddie” contributes to the overall purpose andeffect of the text?

A

The purpose is to show that the hyenas laughed at the raft. The effect is that the reader can understand why thecharacters faced a challenge.

B

The purpose is to show what a mast and sail are. The effect is that the reader can understand how the raft in the poem could move.

C

The purpose is to show that Eddie used his trunk to blow air. The effect is that the reader can understand how theraft was able to travel.

D

The purpose is to show how Regina and Eddie worked together. The effect is that the reader can understand whytheir raft was special.

What is B?

3.T.C.1.b Determine common text features of print, digital, auditory, spoken, and visual modes and describe how they contribute to the overall purpose and effect.

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26. A student is writing a research report about how snowflakes form. Which question should the studentchoose to narrow the focus?

A

What causes snowflakes to have their different shapes?

B

Do some types of snowflakes melt faster than others?

C

Who first discovered that all snowflakes are different?

D

Where in the world are people likely to see snowflakes?

What is A?

3.T.RA.1.a Generate questions about a self-selected topic of interest to be researched, formulating additional questions to clarify or deepen understanding.

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17.

Which choice describes the structure used in paragraph 3?

A

The paragraph uses comparison to show the differences between the methods of tempering chocolate.

B

The paragraph uses cause and effect to explain what happens to chocolate if it is not tempered correctly.

C

The paragraph uses cause and effect to explain why the author decided to temper the chocolate on a stove.

D

The paragraph uses sequence to show the steps taken by chocolate makers to temper chocolate in the microwave.

What is A?

3.T.SS.1.a Describe how texts are arranged to represent information and ideas using text features (e.g., map, captions) and organizational structures (e.g., cause/effect), referring to parts of texts using terms such as chapter or section.

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36.

Read the paragraph from a student’s narrative.

Mia smoothed out her sleeping bag with her hands. Then she tucked her feet inside. It felt warm and cozy.She slid her body into the sleeping bag and looked over at her sister who was doing the same. Getting readyfor sleep was Mia’s favorite part of camping.

The student decides to add this sentence to the narrative.

Sounds of chirping crickets echoed through the woods outside the tent.

Why does the student add this sentence to the narrative?

A

The sentence restates the topic of the narrative.

B

The sentence adds a detail about the setting.

C

The sentence tells the reader about an experience.

D

The sentence develops a character from the narrative.

What is B?

3.T.T.1.e Apply narrative techniques (e.g., character, setting, problem, resolution, dialogue) to develop a real or imagined experience using descriptive details, clear event sequences, and a sense of closure.

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A teacher shows students the same topic in a print article, video, and podcast. Students identify features like headings, images, and sound effects and explain how each helps communicate the author’s purpose. 

Does this match the standard?

3.T.C.1.b Determine common text features of print, digital, auditory, spoken, and visual modes and describe how they contribute to the overall purpose and effect.

What is yes