
3.5.A Paraphrase the themes and supporting details of fables, legends, myths, or stories
Quiz by Texas Education Agency
Grade 3
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q1How can the reader identify this selection as a biography?It tells about important events from Adams’s life.It explains details about a hospital Adams helped startIt describes the training that doctors receive at Adams’s hospital.It tells about a book that Adams wrote.60sParaphrase the themes and supporting details of fables, legends, myths, or stories
- Q2Which sentence best expresses the theme of the story?I asked my dad if I could change my name.“I get teased all the time.”“But you shouldn’t change who you are.”In no time at all we were laughing and talking.60sParaphrase the themes and supporting details of fables, legends, myths, or stories
- Q3What lesson does Judy learn?It is difficult to fool your mother.It is difficult to go to school on a rainy day.Mothers expect their children to do well in school.You can still have fun on a rainy day.60sParaphrase the themes and supporting details of fables, legends, myths, or stories
- Q4What is the main theme of the story?People are often unwilling to try something new.People enjoy learning about other cultures.You can teach people some things more easily than other things.Don’t be afraid to show people who you really are.60sParaphrase the themes and supporting details of fables, legends, myths, or stories
- Q5Which statement describes a main theme of the story?It is often possible to overcome your fears.It is helpful for people to work together.It is good to share the things you have with others.It is important to smile even when you are not happy.60sParaphrase the themes and supporting details of fables, legends, myths, or stories
- Q6What is the main message of the poem?Finding adventure requires careful planning.People can find comfort in things that are always with them.Replacing objects that are damaged is part of growing up.Events are more meaningful when experienced alone.60sParaphrase the themes and supporting details of fables, legends, myths, or stories
- Q7What does Jake learn in this story?Being helpful can bring unexpected results.Taking a risk is more important than making a mistake.Offer help to people whenever they clearly need it.People often know more than they think they do.60sParaphrase the themes and supporting details of fables, legends, myths, or stories
- Q8What is the theme of the selection?Popular items often change through the years.Some people work more than others.No one knows what to expect in the future.Hard work often leads to success.60sParaphrase the themes and supporting details of fables, legends, myths, or stories