Key Events

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English
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3rd Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a story where a boy learns to swim, which event would most likely be a key event?
The boy eating breakfast
The boy choosing his swimming shorts
The boy successfully swimming across the pool for the first time
The weather on the day of the boy's swimming lesson
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.2.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When summarizing key events, what should you avoid including?
The main conflict
The resolution
Minor details that don't affect the outcome
The climax of the story
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a story about a mysterious island adventure, which of the following would likely be a key event?
The characters planning their trip
Discovering a hidden treasure on the island
A detailed description of the island's flora and fauna
What the characters had for breakfast before their adventure
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the story where a hero saves a town from a dragon, what would be considered a key event?
The hero waking up in the morning
The hero defeating the dragon
A detailed description of the hero's house
The hero's breakfast choice
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which is the key event in the paragraph?
Wendy is mean.
Peter's cries wake up Wendy.
Wendy thinks Peter is interesting.
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RI.2.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the key event in these paragraphs?
Peter and Wendy introduce themselves to each other.
Peter is polite and bows.
Peter knows about fairy ceremonies.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a novel about a young detective solving a mystery, which event would most likely be a key event?
The detective buying a new notebook
The detective finding a crucial clue
The detective's favorite lunch spot
The detective's morning routine
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.1
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