Reading Comprehension Assessment

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What is a main idea?

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What is a detail?

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Read the following passage. Then choose which answer(s) fit the graphic organizer:

Termites are insects that live in large groups called colonies. Some termites build mounds as their homes. Termite mounds are made with dirt and saliva. Termites build tunnels inside the mound. Termites travel through tunnels.

The tunnels help keep the termite mound cool. Some mounds can be more than 20 feet tall!

Choose the answer that is the main idea?

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Read the following passage. Then choose which answer(s) fit the graphic organizer:

Termites are insects that live in large groups called colonies. Some termites build mounds as their homes. Termite mounds are made with dirt and saliva. Termites build tunnels inside the mound. Termites travel through tunnels.

The tunnels help keep the termite mound cool. Some mounds can be more than 20 feet tall!

Choose the answers that are supporting details?

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What is the sequence of events?

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In what order should these sentences be written in order to make sense?

a. I brush my teeth.
b. I arrive at school.
c. I open my eyes and wake up for the day.
d. I leave school for home.
e. I get out of bed to get ready for school.

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What is a cause?

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What is an effect?

This is just a quick assessment to check for student understanding with Main Idea, Cause and Effect, and Sequence of Events.

Reading Comprehension Assessment

What is a main idea?

What is a detail?

What is the sequence of events?

In what order should these sentences be written in order to make sense? a. I brush my teeth. b. I arrive at school. c. I open my eyes and wake up for the day. d. I leave school for home. e. I get out of bed to get ready for school.

What is a cause?

What is an effect?

In what order should these sentences be written in order to make sense?

a. I brush my teeth.
b. I arrive at school.
c. I open my eyes and wake up for the day.
d. I leave school for home.
e. I get out of bed to get ready for school.