LA.3.1.7.6Archived Standard

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The student will identify themes or topics across a variety of fiction and nonfiction selections;
General Information
Subject Area: X-Reading/Language Arts (former standards - 2008)
Grade: 3
Strand: Reading Process
Standard: Reading Comprehension - The student uses a variety of strategies to comprehend grade level text.
Date Adopted or Revised: 01/07
Status: State Board Approved - Archived
Assessed: Yes
Test Item Specifications
  • Item Type(s): This benchmark may be assessed using: MC item(s)

  • 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)
  • Test Item #: Sample Item 1
  • Question: The sample item below is based on “Birds Do It! RECYCLE!” on page H–5.

    What topic is covered in this article?
  • Difficulty: N/A
  • Type: MC: Multiple Choice
  • Test Item #: Sample Item 2
  • Question: The sample item below is based on “Swim, Baby, Swim!” on page G–2. 

    What is the theme of the story?

  • Difficulty: N/A
  • Type: MC: Multiple Choice

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