Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts : Choose Words and Phrases for Effect: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.3.A
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Example Question #1 : Use Knowledge Of Language When Writing, Speaking, Reading, Or Listening: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3
Select the sentence that best describes the sounds of a train.
The train came into the station.
The train chugged along the tracks.
As the train screeched to a stop at the station, its horn whistled.
The train moved along the tracks with ease.
As the train screeched to a stop at the station, its horn whistled.
We are looking for a sentence that describes the sounds a train makes.
Based on our answer choices, "As the train screeched to a stop at the station, its horn whistled." is the only sentence that uses words to describe the sounds of a train. The words "screeched" and "whistled" are words that describes sounds.
Example Question #2 : Use Knowledge Of Language When Writing, Speaking, Reading, Or Listening: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3
After a fight with her sister, Anna slammed the door shut. She slammed the door due to what?
Happiness
Excitement
Anger
Confusion
Anger
A fight can be very upsetting. Slamming the door shows the emotion of anger, which is the most negative emotion listed.
Example Question #3 : Use Knowledge Of Language When Writing, Speaking, Reading, Or Listening: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3
To celebrate her birthday, Susan skipped around the room. She skipped around the room because she was what?
Tired
Happy
Disappointed
Worried
Happy
Birthdays are generally thought of as a fun and positive event. Happy is the only positive emotion listed.
Example Question #4 : Use Knowledge Of Language When Writing, Speaking, Reading, Or Listening: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3
Billy didn’t get his way, so he slammed his fist on the table. Billy slammed his fist on the table because he was what?
Angry
Hungry
Overjoyed
Sleepy
Angry
Slamming your fist on the table is a very negative emotion. Angry is the right answer because that is also a negative emotion.
Example Question #5 : Use Knowledge Of Language When Writing, Speaking, Reading, Or Listening: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3
Aidan got an answer correct on a test, so he threw his arms up in the air. Aidan threw his arms up in the air because he was what?
Sick
Cold
Shy
Proud
Proud
Getting an answer right is a joyful occasion. In this case, proud is the closest word to reflect that emotion.
Example Question #6 : Use Knowledge Of Language When Writing, Speaking, Reading, Or Listening: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3
Landon could not remember when his brother’s birthday was, so he hung his head. Landon hung his head because he was what?
Ready
Disappointed
Strong
Short
Disappointed
Forgetting something can be frustrating, which is similar to being disappointed.
Example Question #2 : Use Knowledge Of Language When Writing, Speaking, Reading, Or Listening: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3
Joshua’s mom scolded him when he broke the rules, so Joshua slowly walked to his room with his head down. Joshua slowly walked to his room with his head down because he was what?
Sad
Energized
Young
Excited
Sad
Being scolded by your mom is a tough and negative experience. This type of experience is most likely to lead to a negative emotion like being sad.
Example Question #8 : Use Knowledge Of Language When Writing, Speaking, Reading, Or Listening: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3
Riley started a new school year at a new school with no friends. The entire drive to school her hands were shaking. Riley’s hands were shaking because she was what?
Sleepy
Jealous
Nervous
Hungry
Nervous
Going to a new place without knowing anyone can be scary. Nervous is the closest emotion to reflect this scary feeling.
Example Question #9 : Use Knowledge Of Language When Writing, Speaking, Reading, Or Listening: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3
Will’s birthday party was the next morning. The night before, Bill tossed and turned all night. Will tossed and turned because he was what?
Sick
Restless
Shy
Curious
Restless
Having a birthday coming up can lead to a lot of anticipation and cause someone to not sleep or rest the night before. That would make them restless.
Example Question #10 : Use Knowledge Of Language When Writing, Speaking, Reading, Or Listening: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3
Sarah patted her friend Brooke on the back after Brooke’s pet fish died. Sarah patted Brooke on the back to show what?
Compassion
Anger
Generosity
Disappointment
Compassion
Patting someone on the back is very much a “there there” type of gesture. This type of gesture is one that shows compassion.
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