Standard #: LA.3.1.7.6 (Archived Standard)

Test Item Specifications

Item Type(s): This benchmark may be assessed using: MC item(s)
N/A


Clarification :
The student will identify themes (e.g., save our earth, never give up) or topics (e.g., recycling, citizenship, freedom) that may be stated or implied within a text.

Content Limits :
Grade-level appropriate texts used to assess themes and/or topics must have a clear and identifiable topic and theme.

Content Focus :
Themes (Grade 3 within one text) 
Topics (Grade 3 within one text)

 

Text Attributes :
Texts should be literary or informational.

Other stimuli may include, but are not limited to, illustrations with captions, graphics, and charts.

Texts should include an identifiable theme or topic.

Distractor Attributes :
Distractors may include, but are not limited to


• facts and details that may contribute to but do not significantly support the theme or topic;
• facts, details, or ideas drawn from the text but unrelated to the test item;
• incorrect interpretation of the theme or topic;
• a summary statement that is unrelated to the overall theme; and
• plausible but incorrect distractors based on the text.

Note: Theme is neither the story’s plot (what happens) nor the story’s topic expressed in a word (e.g., childhood, friendship).

Note: A theme must be stated in a complete sentence or phrase (e.g., the rewards of old age, or Old age can be a time of great satisfaction).

Note: A topic should be stated in a word or phrase

Sample Test Items (2)