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Standard 3.0 Comprehension of Literary Text

Indicator 6. Determine important ideas and messages in literary texts

Objective a. Identify and explain main ideas and universal themes

Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Item
Read "One Little Can" and answer the following question.

Something that is contagious spreads from one person to another.

Explain how something in this story becomes contagious. Use details from the story in your explanation. Write your answer in your answer book.

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Selected Response Item
Read "One Little Can" and answer the following question.

Which sentence best communicates the author's message?

  1. You'll never know what you can do unless you try.
  2. Neighbors should put their trash in the trashcan.
  3. Important changes can begin with one small deed.
  4. People who make messes should clean up after themselves.
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Correct Answer:
C

Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Item
Read "One Little Can" and answer the following question.

Explain whether or not "One Little Can" is a good title for this story. Use details from the story in your explanation. Write your answer in your answer book.

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Resources for Objective 3.A.6.a:
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