Cause/ Effect
What is a cause?
A. What happens because of an event
B. Why something happens
C. The lesson of a story
D. A character's feelings
B. Why something happens
The puppy slept like a baby.
What type of figurative language is used?
Simile
What is a character's perspective?
A. How a character thinks and feels about a situation
B. What a character looks like
C. Where a character lives
D. The lesson of a story
A. How a character thinks and feels about a situation
What does arrived mean?
A. Left home
B. Got to where you were going
C. Traveled
D. Waited
B. Got to where you were going
What is text structure?
A. How an author organizes information
B. A text feature
C. The lesson of a story
D. The setting
A. how an author organizes information
The class planted flower seeds in April. By May, colorful flowers were growing outside the school entrance.
What was the effect of planting the flower seeds?
Colorful flowers grew outside the school
The leaves danced in the wind.
What type of figurative language is used?
Personification
Mia forgot her homework and blamed her brother. Later, she admitted she left it at home.
What theme is BEST supported?
always tell the truth
What does whispered mean?
A. Sang loudly
B. Yelled
C. Spoke in a very quiet voice
D. Argued
C. Spoke in a very quiet voice
Dogs and cats can both be wonderful pets. However, dogs usually need more exercise, while cats are often more independent.
Which text structure is used?
Compare & Contrast
Before the spelling bee, Ava practiced difficult words with her family every evening. During the competition, she spelled every word correctly and won first place.
What most likely caused Ava to win the spelling bee?
She practiced every evening
I've told you a thousand times!
What type of figurative language is used?
Hyperbole
A nonfiction book includes a picture of a volcano erupting and a short explanation underneath.
What is the explanation called?
Caption
Maria's family immigrated to the United States when she was six years old.
What does immigrated mean?
Moved to a new country to live
A strong storm moved through town during the night. Several trees fell, and roads were blocked the next morning.
Which text structure is used?
Double Jeopardy
Cause & Effect
For several months, the town encouraged families to recycle by providing free recycling bins and sending reminders about collection days. By the end of the year, much less trash was being sent to landfills.
What effect did the town's recycling efforts have?
Double Jeopardy
Less trash was sent to landfills
My little brother is a tornado when he cleans his room.
What type of figurative language is used?
Metaphor
A student says, "The author's purpose and theme mean the same thing."
Is the student correct? Explain.
Double Jeopardy
No
Author's purpose - why the author wrote the text PIE
Theme - the lesson or message the reader learns from the text
Before passengers boarded the ship, workers inspected each suitcase and checked every ticket.
What does inspected mean?
Look at closely and carefully
First, students researched different ecosystems. next, they organized their notes and created posters. Finally, they presented their findings to the class.
Which text structure BEST fits the passage?
Chronological order
When Noah began working on his science fair project, his first design failed several tests. Instead of giving up, he reviewed his mistakes, made improvements, and tested the project again. After several weeks of revisions, he earned first place at the science fair.
Which detail BEST explains why Noah earned first place?
A. He attended the science fair
B. His first designed failed
C. He reviewed mistakes and improved his project
He started several weeks early
C. He reviewed mistakes and improved his project
When Emma learned she had won the art contest, she felt like she was walking on air.
Which answer BEST explains the figurative language?
A. Emma was floating
B. Emma felt very excited and happy
C.Emma was running outside
D. Emma became lighter
Bonus: What type of figurative language is "Walking on air"? - Double Jeopardy
B. Emma felt very excited and happy
Bonus: Idiom
During a drought, neighbors worked together to care for a community garden. By the end of the season, the garden was thriving.
Which theme is BEST developed?
A. Plants need water
B. Teamwork can help people overcome challenges
C. Gardens are important
D. Seasons change
B. Teamwork can help people overcome challenges
After arriving in America, Sofia carefully packed the photographs and necklace that had belonged to her grandmother. The items were not expensive, but they reminded her of home and family.
Which vocabulary word BEST describes the photographs and necklace?
A. Moment
B. Valuable
C. Opportunity
D. Arrived
B. Valuable
The school wanted to improve student attendance. Staff members studied attendance records, met with families, and created programs to encourage students to come to school. By the end of the year, attendance improved significantly.
Which text structure is MOST important to understanding the passage?
A. Compare & Contrast
B. Cause & Effect
C. Chronological Order
Cause & Effect