3rd Grade ELA Review

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What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It usually begins with a subordinating conjunction, like 'because'. Example: 'because Mr. Smith wanted dessert'.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey. Example: In the text about backward day, the main idea is 'The students had a backward day.'

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What is the definition of THEME in literature?

Back

The theme is a universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express through the story.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What is a simple sentence?

Back

A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'Long-ago explorers had no binoculars or cameras.'

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

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What is an author's viewpoint?

Back

An author's viewpoint is their opinion or perspective on a subject. Example: In the text about bees, the author views bees as helpful.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.'

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is a complex sentence?

Back

A complex sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea of a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text in your own words.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a character in a story?

Back

A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story. Example: In 'The Three Little Pigs', the pigs are the main characters.

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3