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Standard 3.0 Comprehension of Literary Text

Indicator 3. Use elements of narrative texts to facilitate understanding

Objective f. Identify and explain how the actions of the character(s) affect the plot

Assessment limit: In the text or a portion of the text or across multiple texts

Selected Response Item
Read "One Little Can" and answer the following question.

Which action has the greatest effect on the outcome of the story?

  1. Rachel gets ready to kick a can off the curb.
  2. Rachel tosses a can into a litter basket.
  3. Rachel slam-dunks a candy wrapper.
  4. Rachel smiles as she walks by the grocery store.
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Correct Answer:
B
Resources for Objective 3.A.3.f:
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