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4.3.A Summarize And Explain The Lesson Or Message Of A Work Of Fiction

Quiz by Texas Education Agency

Grade 4
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    What identifies this story as realistic fiction?
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    The author includes an illustration in the story.
    The events that take place could happen.
    The author asks a question at the end of the story.
    The characters are people who are well known.
    60s
    4.3.A: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Theme and Genre
  • Q2
    What is the message of this poem?
    Kind words can be very helpful.
    Music can make a situation less stressful.
    Children are not easily fooled.
    Children are amused by animals.
    60s
    4.3.A: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Theme and Genre
  • Q3
    What lesson does Cara learn from Grandpa?
    Old things lose their meaning when they are made to look new again.
    Surprises can sometimes bring great joy to people.
    Repairing old things to make them useful again can be rewarding.
    Spending time with a grandparent is fun no matter what you do together.
    60s
    4.3.A: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Theme and Genre
  • Q4
    What lesson does Marcus learn in the play?
    Problems can be solved with hard work.
    Winning is not as important as friendship.
    People should not be quick to judge others.
    Working together helps team members improve.
    60s
    4.3.A: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Theme and Genre
  • Q5
    The reader can tell that “My What Is Showing?” is realistic fiction because it —
    tells about events that could happen in life today
    exaggerates the abilities of the main character
    tells a story that has been handed down from generation to generation
    describes events and actions that took place long ago
    60s
    4.3.A: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Theme and Genre
  • Q6
    An important idea presented in this selection is that —
    difficult questions are not easy to answer
    young people can be quite creative
    patience is required for success
    receiving an award is an honor
    60s
    4.3.A: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Theme and Genre
  • Q7
    What lesson does Herbie learn in this play?
    Performing well all the time is impossible.
    Depending on help from others is often challenging.
    Success is possible through hard work.
    Finding humor in a difficult task makes it more enjoyable.
    60s
    4.3.A: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Theme and Genre
  • Q8
    What is the main message of the poem?
    It is sometimes difficult to be patient.
    Trying something new takes courage.
    It is important to practice new skills.
    Exploring nature can be fun.
    60s
    4.3.A: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Theme and Genre
  • Q9
    The poem is mostly about —
    becoming independent
    feeling a sense of belonging
    being the best
    being generous
    60s
    4.3.A: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Theme and Genre
  • Q10
    What is the message of this poem?
    Time seems to pass more quickly in the morning than in the evening.
    Time moves at the same pace no matter what is happening.
    The passage of time is usually noticed more by older people than by younger people.
    Time seems to pass at different speeds depending on what we are doing.
    60s
    4.3.A: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Theme and Genre

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