Text Stucture
Sometimes I stay up late and watch my favorite TV shows. I know that I should be in bed sleeping, but I love my shows. Because I stay up late, I don't get much sleep. I always wake up late and tired the next day. As a result of being late to school, I have started to fall behind in my work.
What is Cause and Effect text structure?
“Do you think Buck was lonely at home all alone?” I asked Dad. “I don’t think so,” Dad replied as he pulled the car into the driveway. “He needs to get used to being in the house alone anyway, and we’ve only been gone for an hour.” Dad unlocked the front door and opened it for me. Buck ran up and greeted me with his tail wagging as I noticed that the couch was virtually destroyed.
Who is Buck?
What is the family dog?
The following sentence has repeated information. What is the BEST way to revise this sentence?
She studies and looks at the local humane society website every night now.
What is...
She studies the local humane society website every night now.
Which sentence from the paragraph shows that trees need help to stay healthy?
The trees themselves also need our help to stay healthy. Unwanted beetles have spread around some parks. These beetles cut off the water supply and food for the trees. This could be avoided if governments paid people to take care of parks instead of using money for other things that are not needed.
What is The trees themselves also need our help to stay healthy?
Read the following sentence:
Many birds migrate to warmer climates during the winter months.
Why does the author use the word "migrate" instead of "move"?
A. to emphasize the birds' long-distance travel
B. to suggest the birds are following a map
C. to show that the birds stay in one place
D. to explain why birds do not fly
What is A, to emphasize the bird's long-distance travel?
Black Spider Monkeys are a critically endangered species. These monkeys live in South America, but have begun to lose their population due to the destruction on Amazonian Rainforests. To help Black Spider Monkeys survive, we can donate to wildlife federations that can help protect rainforests.
What is Problem and Solution text structure?
Edward was running as fast as he could. He could hear Jacobs footsteps close behind him. He tried to run faster, but it was no use. Within seconds, Jacob was by his side and then ahead of him. A moment later, both boys collapse under the old oak tree in front of the school.
What were Edward and Jacob doing?
What is racing?
What is the best way to combine these sentences?
The king was worried. The king didn’t trust his unkind son to rule the kingdom.
A The king was worried because he didn’t trust his unkind son to rule the kingdom.
B The king was worried and he trusted his unkind son to rule the kingdom.
C The king was worried, and the king didn’t trust his unkind son to rule the kingdom.
D The king was worried, and he didn’t trust his son.
What is A?
Which sentence from the paragraph explains why beetles are harmful to trees?
The trees themselves also need our help to stay healthy. Unwanted beetles have spread around some parks. These beetles cut off the water supply and food for the trees. This could be avoided if governments paid people to take care of parks instead of using money for other things that are not needed.
What is These beetles cut off the water supply and food for the trees?
Read the following sentence:
The rainforest is home to a wide variety of animals, from small insects to large mammals.
Why does the author include the phrase “from small insects to large mammals” in the sentence?
A. to show how diverse the animals are in the rainforest
B. to suggest that only small animals live in the rainforest
C. to explain the size of the rainforest
D. to show that mammals are more common than insects
What is A, to show how diverse the animals are in the rainforest?
Sullivan was the first to notice the flames coming from the barn at around 8:00 pm on October 8. By 9:30 pm, the entire block was ablaze. Three hours later, there were fires all over Chicago. The heavy wind coming from the lake only made the fire grow larger. It would be another day before the fire would be completely out. By that time, 17,500 buildings had been damaged or destroyed.
What is Sequence or Chronological Order text structure?
My legs trembled as I sat down in the small seat. The bars came over my shoulders, and I grasped them. As soon as I began moving, my eyes grew wide and I let out a scream!
How does the character feel?
What is nervous?
Words are repeated in the following sentence.
Their behavior led to more free time and to more Bulldog Bucks and to more recess.
How can this sentence be rewritten in a more clear and effective way?
What is...
Their behavior led to more free time, Bulldog Bucks, and recess.
What does the author suggest could help prevent beetles from harming trees in parks?
The trees themselves also need our help to stay healthy. Unwanted beetles have spread around some parks. These beetles cut off the water supply and food for the trees. This could be avoided if governments paid people to take care of parks instead of using money for other things that are not needed.
What is Governments paying people to take care of parks?
Read the following sentence:
The ocean is a vital resource, providing food, oxygen, and a means of transportation.
What does the author mean by calling the ocean a “vital resource”?
A. The ocean is unimportant to humans.
B. The ocean is helpful to humans in many ways.
C. The ocean is dangerous to people.
D. The ocean is difficult to explore.
What is B, the ocean is helpful to humans in many ways?
There are many signs to tell when a dog is angry. For instance, it might growl and show its teeth.
What is Description text structure?
All of the girls giggled while they painted their toenails. Next they would tell scary stories and eat popcorn before going to sleep.
Why are these girls together?
What is a sleepover?
What change would improve the clarity of the following sentence?
These tiny frogs they are extremely dangerous.
What is removing the word they?
How does the author connect the management of parks to the health of trees?
The trees themselves also need our help to stay healthy. Unwanted beetles have spread around some parks. These beetles cut off the water supply and food for the trees. This could be avoided if governments paid people to take care of parks instead of using money for other things that are not needed.
What is The author suggests that if parks were better managed, beetles could be controlled, which would prevent harm to trees and help them stay healthy?
Read the following sentence.
Reading books is a popular hobby among teenagers.
Why does the author use popular rather than well-known in the sentence above?
A. To emphasize that reading books is a hobby that is widely enjoyed
B. To suggest that books are well-advertised
C. To explain that all teenagers read books
D. To indicate that reading books is an outdated hobby
What is A, to emphasize that reading books is a hobby that is widely enjoyed?
If you have trouble naming the five great lakes, then think of the word "HOMES." It stands for Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Eerie, and Superior.
What is Problem and Solution text structure?
Jake and Tim sat quietly next to each other, each thinking his own thoughts. Suddenly, the pole Jake was holding loosely in his hands jerked so hard he nearly dropped it. "You got one!" exclaimed Tim excitedly. Reel him in slowly.
What are Jake and Tim doing?
What is fishing?
DIY Stickers
(1) Did you know you can make your own stickers at home? (2) First, design your stickers. (3) Cut out the stickers. (4) Third, make the glue. (5) Use the kid-safe recipe. (6) The kid-safe recipe follows. (7) Next, paint the back of the sticker with your homemade glue. (8) Allow the glue to dry. (9) When you’re ready to use your stickers, simply lick the back and apply. (10) Like a postage stamp, your stickers should stay where you put them. (11) Have fun!
Which two sentences should be combined?
What are sentences 5 and 6?
What criticism does the author make regarding government spending in relation to park care?
The trees themselves also need our help to stay healthy. Unwanted beetles have spread around some parks. These beetles cut off the water supply and food for the trees. This could be avoided if governments paid people to take care of parks instead of using money for other things that are not needed.
What is The author criticizes the government for spending money on things that are not needed, instead of using it to take care of parks?
Read the following sentence.
The new law aims to reduce pollution in the city.
Why does the author use reduce rather than eliminate in the sentence above?
A. To show that the law will make a noticeable but incomplete change
B. To suggest that pollution will disappear completely
C. To emphasize that the city is already pollution-free
D. To explain that the law has no effect on pollution
What is A, to show that the law will make a noticeable but incomplete change?