M1W1 Setting & Central Idea Assessment

Why is the setting important in a story?

• It helps to understand the characters' actions and emotions.

• It provides a place for the characters to live.

• It makes the story longer.

• It is not important at all.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Which of the following best describes the central idea of a story?

• The main message or lesson the author wants to convey.

• The names of the characters.

• The number of pages in the book.

• The color of the book cover.

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How does the setting influence the central idea of a story?

• It changes the genre of the story.

• It helps to create the mood and supports the central idea.

• It determines the length of the story.

• It has no influence on the central idea.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Identify the central idea of the following passage: "Tommy was sad because he lost his favorite toy. He searched everywhere but couldn't find it. Finally, he learned that sometimes things get lost, and it's okay to feel sad."

• Tommy lost his toy.

• It's okay to feel sad when you lose something important.

• Tommy likes toys.

• Tommy is a boy.

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Describe how the setting of a beach can affect the central idea of a story about friendship.

• The beach setting can create a relaxed atmosphere that helps friends bond.

• The beach setting makes the story longer.

• The beach setting is not important to the story.

• The beach setting makes the story more colorful.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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In a story where the central idea is about overcoming fear, how might a dark forest setting contribute to this idea?

• It makes the story more exciting.

• It provides a challenging environment that the character must navigate.

• It makes the story shorter.

• It has no effect on the central idea.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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What evidence from a story can help identify its central idea?

• The main events and how the characters respond to them.

• The number of chapters in the book.

• The illustrations in the book.

• The title of the book.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Explain how the setting of a snowy mountain can enhance a story about survival.

• The snowy mountain setting creates harsh conditions that test the characters' survival skills.

• The snowy mountain setting makes the story more colorful.

• The snowy mountain setting is not important to the story.

• The snowy mountain setting makes the story longer.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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How can you use evidence from a story to support the central idea that "teamwork is important"?

• By showing examples of characters working together to solve problems.

• By counting the number of characters in the story.

• By describing the setting in detail.

• By listing the names of the characters.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Create a plan to describe the importance of the setting in a story about a magical forest.

• Identify how the magical elements of the forest influence the characters and plot.

• Count the number of trees in the forest.

• Describe the color of the leaves in the forest.

• List the animals that live in the forest.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

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