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Reading: Literature4th Grade

RL.4.3

Describe in depth a character, setting, or event, drawing on specific details in the text.

For parents
Ask your child to describe characters using evidence: 'What did they say or do that shows that trait?'
Free sample questions
  1. Question 1
    The marketplace buzzed with voices in a dozen languages. Spices piled in colorful mountains — saffron yellow, paprika red, turmeric orange. Somewhere a radio played scratchy music, and the smell of roasting lamb drifted through the narrow aisles. The author uses these details to create a setting that feels —
    • Modern and high-tech
    • Quiet and lonely
    • Cold and frightening
    • Vibrant, busy, and full of sensory experiences
  2. Question 2
    Jordan's hands trembled as he opened the envelope. His eyes scanned the page, then widened. He read it again. Then a third time. Then he let out a whoop so loud the neighbors" dog started barking. What can you infer about the letter's contents?
    • Very good news
    • Bad news
    • A grocery list
    • A homework assignment
  3. Question 3
    Read the passage about Leo. Then, based on the passage, which statement best describes Leo in depth? Leo was the new kid in Mrs. Davis's class. He often wore a blue shirt and had bright, curious eyes behind his round glasses. During recess, while other kids ran and played tag, Leo found a quiet spot under the big oak tree. He carefully opened a thick book about dinosaurs, his favorite topic. When Maya walked over and asked, 'What are you reading?' Leo looked up, a small smile appearing on his face, and eagerly began to explain the different types of dinosaurs.
    • Leo is a new student who likes to wear a blue shirt and has round glasses.
    • Leo is a shy but friendly new student who loves to read, especially about dinosaurs, and shows this by reading quietly at recess and sharing his interest with others.
    • Leo is a new student who enjoys reading books about dinosaurs.
    • Leo likes to play tag with his friends during recess.

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