3rd grade standards

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Author’s Purpose

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The reason an author writes a text, usually to inform, persuade, or entertain.

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Author’s Claim

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The main argument or statement the author makes, often supported by evidence.

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Central Idea

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The main point or message of a passage, which the details support.

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Key Details

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Important pieces of information that support the central idea or main point of a text.

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Theme

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The underlying message or lesson in a story, often about life or human nature.

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Characters

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The people, animals, or creatures in a story who take part in the action.

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Setting

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Where and when a story takes place, including time, location, and atmosphere.

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story, typically including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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Cause and Effect

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A relationship where one event (cause) leads to another event (effect).

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Problem and Solution

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A text structure where an issue is presented along with one or more ways to resolve it.