Main Idea
Text Structure
Text Features
Fact & Opinion
Potpourri
100
Before the invention of the toothbrush, people used a twig with a frayed end, also known as a 'chew stick,' to brush their teeth. Today's toothbrush is designed with a solid plastic handle with either a fixed or flexible brush at one end. Toothpaste is typically added to a toothbrush to assist in maintaining good oral hygiene. Both toothpaste and toothbrushes come in a vast assortment of colors, shapes, and sizes. Utilizing appealing, or attractive, toothbrushes can make tooth brushing enjoyable and lead your child in attaining perfect oral health.
What is the main idea?
A) A toothbrush is for a dentist.
B) Buying a nice toothbrush is an important part of your daily routine.
C) A toothbrush is a tool to help you maintain oral hygiene.
D) There are a variety of toothbrushes.
C) A toothbrush is a tool to help you maintain oral hygiene.
100
The animal shelter may have to close because they don't have enough funds. In order to help, Carlos created a fundraiser where citizens can donate money to save the shelter.
What is the text structure?
Problem / Solution
100
What is a caption?
A description of a picture in a nonfiction text.
100
“Callie, your voice is awful. You should never sing, ever,” Zach said to his big sister.
Is Zach stating a fact or opinion?
Opinion
100
What fact could go in A?
Both have fur, both can be pets, etc.
200
Which book would give the most information about how to sail a boat?
A.Best Boats of Today
B.An Idiot’s Guide to Sailing
C.The History of the Sailboat
D.Boats Around the World
An Idiot's Guide to Sailing
200
Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers are two breeds of dogs that come from a common ancestor. Commonly confused for one another, there are some differences that can help you determine which breed is which. Golden Retrievers are all different shades of gold. From very light gold (almost white) to dark gold. Labradors come in more of a variety of colors including black, yellow, and brown.
What is the text structure?
Compare/Contrast
200
Read these notes that a student wrote.
A) Hoop Rolling
B) Marbles
C) Blind Man's Bluff
D) London Bridge
What is a good heading for the notes?
Traditional Children's Games
200
Voldemort is the antagonist in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Is the above statement a fact or opinion?
Fact
200
“Horseshoe Falls is approximately 158 feet high.”
In which word does – ly mean the same as it does in approximately?
A.Generously
B.Lying
C.Lyrics
D.holly
A.Generously
300
Supporting Details:
- Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans in 2005.
- The 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean caused a lot of damage.
- Tornadoes cause a lot of structural damage to houses.
Natural Disasters cause a lot of damage.
300
In 2013, the Los Angeles Public School District in California began its goal of giving every student in their schools, all 650,000 of them, an iPad. During the first year, the school district spent $30 million to purchase the devices. Schools are planning to replace regular textbooks with iPads and download educational apps and software to better prepare students for the 21st century.
What is the text structure?
Description
300
When was ice cream invented?
1851
300
Which statement can be not be proven as a fact?
A.Platypuses are monotremes, animals that lay eggs.
B.Only male platypuses have poison spurs.
C.Platypuses close their eyes when they swim.
D.Platypuses look strange with their duck bills and beaver tails.
D.Platypuses look strange with their duck bills and beaver tails.
300
Zimbabwe - Exploring World Cultures
Personal Author:
Klepeis, Alicia, 1971- author.
Publication Information:
New York : Cavendish Square, 2018.
Physical Description:
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm.
Contents:
Geography -- History -- Government -- The economy -- The environment -- The people today -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts and festivals -- Fun and play -- Food.
Which information tells the reader that this resource will be helpful for a report about arts and festivals in Zimbabwe?
A) Publication
B) Contents
C) Physical Description
D) Author
B) Contents
400
Even though both Disney World and Disney Land were built by Walt Disney himself, they are not the same theme park. Built in 1971 in Orlando, Florida, The main park at Disney World, The Magic Kingdom, features a huge Cinderella Castle. Disney Land, on the other hand, was built in 1955 in California, and features Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. While Disney World has four different theme parks, Disney Land only has two. Even with their differences, they are both popular tourist destinations for children and adults!
What is the main idea of this passage?
Although they were both built by Walt Disney, Disney World and Disney Land are different.
400
Sultan Kosen, the world’s tallest man according to Guinness World Records, faces several health problems caused by his incredible height. Sultan developed a tumor as a child that caused him to grow to the record breaking height of 8 foot 3 inches. Not only did the tumor cause him to get so tall, it also pressed on the nerves in his eyes and caused visual problems. Because he is so tall, Sultan’s joints, bones, and muscles are very weak, and he can’t walk without crutches.
What is the text structure?
Cause and Effect
400
Which of the following facts belongs under the heading “Seahorse Babies?”
A.There are 43 species of seahorses.
B.Some seahorse species face extinction.
C.The male seahorse carries the eggs.
D.There are no freshwater seahorses.
C.The male seahorse carries the eggs.
400
Which sentences is a fact?
A.The stars are the most important part of solar system.
B.Neptune is the prettiest planet.
C.Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
D.The solar system is the most interesting topic.
C.Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
400
You can’t break a heart but you can break a bone! If a broken bone is suspected, it must first be examined by a doctor. The doctor will then take the patient for an X-Ray. When a broken bone is confirmed by X-Ray, a doctor or nurse will apply a cast and give the patient instructions for caring for their injury. After returning home, rest a broken bone as much as possible.
What is the text structure?
Sequence
500
Supporting Detail: It took a lot of time and determination for Earhart to gain respect as a female aviator.
Supporting Detail: Earhart wanted to be taken seriously, so she purchased her own plane.
Supporting Detail: Amelia Earhart was determined to be more than just a local celebrity.
Supporting Detail: Amelia Earhart’s determination gave opportunities to future pilots.
What is the main idea based on these details?
Amelia Earhart was determined to be a pilot.
500
During the Colonial Times, most people heated their homes with fireplaces. However, these fireplaces didn’t heat entire rooms, used a lot of wood, and were often dangerous. Franklin, frustrated with this, invented The Franklin Stove, an enclosed stove that used less wood and could stand in the middle of a room, heating from all four sides of the stove. The flame wasn’t as exposed, making it safer than the original fireplace. Others have improved the design of the Franklin Stove so that we have the modern stoves we use today.
What is the text structure?
Problem and Solution
500
How are the index and Table of Contents different?
The index is a list of specific topics and the Table of Contents lists major topics.
500
Which sentence is an opinion?
A) Thomas Jefferson went to William and Mary showing he was very bright.
B) Thomas Jefferson started the University of Virginia.
C) Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States.
D) Thomas Jefferson lived in France for part of his life.
A) Thomas Jefferson went to William and Mary showing he was very bright.
500
The farmer was hoped that rain would come when he saw the clouds.
The suffix in the word hoped means the same as it does in all of the following words EXCEPT -
A) thanked
B) laughed
C) dreamed
D) need
D) need