Name: ________________________
Class: ________________________
Main Idea RTI Test
(pretest / post-test)
1. The rules for lining up are very clear. Wait until the teacher calls your group, then stand up and push in your chair. Walk to the door and stand in a straight, quiet line. Anyone not following the rules will be told by the teacher to please sit down. This can cause the class to be late for their transition.
What is the main idea of this passage?
2. Jon held the ball in his hands. He bounced it slowly on the ground. Once. Twice. He crouched low and then jumped. The ball flew into the air. Up, up, up it went. Then down, down, down into the basket. “Yes!” he yelled, “Nothing but the net!”
What is the main idea of this passage?
3. Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That’s why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
4. What is the purpose of the first paragraph of this passage?
5. Which profession is MOST similar to what groundhogs do on February 2?
6. Which famous groundhog is LEAST like the others?
7. Look at the following chart:
What is the groundhog most likely to do?
8. What is your prediction for the next Groundhog Day? Explain your answer.
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9. The bald eagle is a strong bird. It is a large, brown bird. It has a white head and tail. The word “bald” does not mean that this bird doesn’t have feathers. The word comes from the old word “piebald.” The old word means “marked with white.” The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States. You can see a pictures of the bird in many places. It is on the Great Seal, the President’s flag, and it is on the one-dollar bill.
Adapted from Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government for Kids
The paragraph is mostly about
10. List one supporting detail to support what the paragraph is mostly about.
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Class: ________________________
Main Idea RTI Test
(pretest / post-test)
1. The rules for lining up are very clear. Wait until the teacher calls your group, then stand up and push in your chair. Walk to the door and stand in a straight, quiet line. Anyone not following the rules will be told by the teacher to please sit down. This can cause the class to be late for their transition.
What is the main idea of this passage?
- You don’t want to be late for transition.
- The rules for lining up are very clear.
2. Jon held the ball in his hands. He bounced it slowly on the ground. Once. Twice. He crouched low and then jumped. The ball flew into the air. Up, up, up it went. Then down, down, down into the basket. “Yes!” he yelled, “Nothing but the net!”
What is the main idea of this passage?
- Jon can jump high.
- Jon likes basketball.
- Jon makes a basket.
- How to throw a basketball.
3. Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That’s why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
- Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is.
- Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way.
- Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short.
- They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area.
4. What is the purpose of the first paragraph of this passage?
- To explain why groundhogs are used.
- To show that Punxsutawney Phil is one of many groundhogs.
- To describe why Groundhog Day became famous.
- To introduce readers to another famous groundhog.
5. Which profession is MOST similar to what groundhogs do on February 2?
- fortune teller
- weather forecaster
- scientist
- naturalist
6. Which famous groundhog is LEAST like the others?
- Octorara Orphie
- Buckeye Chuck
- Phil-Staten Island Chuck
- Tennessee Groundhog
7. Look at the following chart:
What is the groundhog most likely to do?
- See its shadow.
- Not see its shadow.
- Fail to appear at all.
8. What is your prediction for the next Groundhog Day? Explain your answer.
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9. The bald eagle is a strong bird. It is a large, brown bird. It has a white head and tail. The word “bald” does not mean that this bird doesn’t have feathers. The word comes from the old word “piebald.” The old word means “marked with white.” The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States. You can see a pictures of the bird in many places. It is on the Great Seal, the President’s flag, and it is on the one-dollar bill.
Adapted from Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government for Kids
The paragraph is mostly about
- featherless birds.
- large birds.
- the Great Seal.
- the bald eagle.
10. List one supporting detail to support what the paragraph is mostly about.
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Welcome to the 2015-16 school year third graders!!!
Look for Mid-Quarter Progress Reports today!!
I'm using BlendSpace in class to show instructional videos. If your child struggles with a concept have them check there.
https://www.blendspace.com/melodywhitehead
This is the April Calendar I sent home.
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Don't forget spring pictures tomorrow!!
AR Night has been moved to the 11th of February!!!! 3:30-5:00
Don't forget Homecoming Spirit Week, Monday is wear pj's!!!!
Link Party Friday...wear pj's!!!
Character Assembly is on the 16th at 2:15!!!!!!!!!!!!
The class auction is set for December 18th in the morning; our winter party is at 2:00 on the same day.
Parents, please take the survey for the school district. Thank you so much!!
Link to Parent Survey (English):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3MYMZXW
Link to Parent Survey (Spanish):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3N3WMKG
Link to Parent Survey (English):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3MYMZXW
Link to Parent Survey (Spanish):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3N3WMKG
We need items for our "Cooking Basket." send them when you can, deadline is the 14th!!
Tomorrow is 50's day, dress up with 50's flair!!!
The class earned their first link party tomorrow; don't forget to send popcorn!!
There is no school Oct. 30th, it's parent/teacher conferences. Sorry for the confusion.
The students have really gotten involved with Mobymax this week. I hope they take the time to work through more of it at home. Right now, we have only explored the math applications, but will soon jump into reading skills.
You can now follow our class on Twitter @whiteheadmelod1
THANKS!!!!!! to NutraBlend for the carpet squares to be used during AR time. Now our students can sit where they like and be comfortable. :)
Important Parents! I forgot to inform you that 3rd graders are responsible for purchasing a planner for $2. This will be used for communication between home and school. So sorry for the late notice.
I am very excited to be teaching 3rd grade for the school year 2014-15. We will have a lot of fun, but focused on learning a lot before our very first state test. I hope the kids are ready for the new school year!