Characters
Sophia carefully examined the old map, tracing the path with her finger. She had spent days researching the treasure's location. She wasn’t about to give up now—this adventure was just beginning.
Question:
Which detail shows that Sophia thinks of herself as an explorer?
A She uses a map to find her way.
B She takes a break to drink some water.
C She talks to her friend about the journey.
D She wonders if the treasure is real.
A She uses a map to find her way.
She could feel her heart race as she reached for the ancient book.
Which meaning of the word reach is used above?
A extend a hand or arm
B arrive at a destination
C communicate with
D succeed in achieving
A extend a hand or arm
"The photograph of the ancient castle shows its towering stone walls and large, arched windows."
Question:
What can the reader learn from the image of the castle?
A the height of the towers
B the number of rooms inside
C the color of the stone
D the shape of the windows
D the shape of the windows
Read the sentence from paragraph 5.
"She could not justify her actions."
Think about the Latin suffix -fy. What is the meaning of justify above?
A judge
B ignore
C question
D explain
D. explain
Max quietly tiptoed into the room, careful not to disturb the papers scattered across the desk. His eyes landed on a small note tucked under a stack of books.
Question:
Which phrase from the story helps you picture a clue to the mystery Max is trying to solve?
A quiet footsteps
B scattered across the desk
C tucked under a stack of books
D disturbed the papers
C tucked under a stack of books
Tom looked over at his little brother, who was eating the last piece of cake. He couldn’t believe it. He had been waiting all day for that slice.
Question:
Which sentence best explains why Tom frowns at his brother?
A. Tom is annoyed that his brother finished the cake.
B. Tom is happy his brother finally got a treat.
C. Tom is busy looking for the cake recipe.
D. Tom is excited to share the cake with his brother.
A. Tom is annoyed that his brother finished the cake.
"After the long hike, the hiker had to tear through the thick forest to find a path back to camp."
Which meaning of the word tear is used above?
A to rip or damage something
B to move quickly through something
C to cry because of exhaustion
D to pull something with force
B to move quickly through something
"The diagram of the ancient bridge highlights its sturdy stone arches and the wide roadbed."
Question:
What can the reader learn from the image of the bridge?
A the height of the bridge
B the type of material used for the roadbed
C the design of the arches
D the location of the bridge
C the design of the arches
"The excavation revealed important information about early human tools."
Think about the suffix -ion. What is the meaning of information above?
A the quality of being helpful
B the act of discovering something
C the result of gathering facts or knowledge
D the process of analyzing objects
C the result of gathering facts or knowledge
"Tom quickly closed the book and promised to be more careful with his things."
Which sentence best supports the idea that Tom would take better care of his belongings than he did before?
A Tom had lost his favorite book but was determined to find it.
B He had learned a lesson after accidentally tearing the pages of his book.
C He carefully placed the book on his shelf and vowed to keep it in good condition.
D Tom was thinking about buying a new book to replace the one he had lost
C He carefully placed the book on his shelf and vowed to keep it in good condition.
"Sarah smiled as she showed her dad the drawing she made."
Why did Sarah smile while showing her dad the drawing?
A to celebrate finishing her homework
B to show her dad the drawing she was proud of
C to ask for help with her homework
D to hide the mistakes in her drawing
B to show her dad the drawing she was proud of
The teacher asked the students to lead the discussion about the new project.
Question:
Which meaning of the word lead is used above?
A a type of soft, heavy metal
B to be in charge of a group
C to act as a leader in an event
D to guide or direct
D to guide or direct
"The blueprint of the house clearly shows the layout of the rooms and the position of the windows."
Question:
What can the reader learn from the image of the house?
A the colors of the walls
B the size of the garden
C the arrangement of the rooms
D the height of the roof
C the arrangement of the rooms
"The discovery helped clarify the details of the ancient civilization."
Think about the suffix -fy. What is the meaning of clarify above?
A to make something unclear
B to make something easier to understand
C to change something dramatically
D to confuse or mislead
B to make something easier to understand
Sentence:
"The explorers used advanced maps and tools to chart their course across the ocean."
Which detail from the article supports the claim that early explorers relied on technology to navigate unknown lands?
A They built ships to withstand rough waters.
B They studied the stars to navigate at night.
C They created maps to understand the land they were exploring.
D They asked locals for directions when they arrived.
C. They created maps to understand the land they were exploring.
Emma stood at the edge of the stage, holding her script. She felt the excitement of the upcoming performance, imagining herself as a star ready to shine.
Question:
Which detail shows that Emma thinks of herself as a performer?
A She holds her script tightly.
B She talks about her excitement for the show.
C She imagines herself as a star on stage.
D She practices her lines in front of a mirror.
C She imagines herself as a star on stage.
The detective could not bear the thought of losing the case after all his hard work.
Question:
Which meaning of the word bear is used above?
A to carry or support something
B to give birth to
C to tolerate or endure something
D a large, wild animal
C to tolerate or endure something
"The map of the park shows the locations of the trails, the picnic areas, and the playground."
Question:
What can the reader learn from the image of the park?
A the number of visitors
B the location of the trails and playground
C the type of trees in the park
D the size of the picnic areas
B the location of the trails and playground
"The exhibition displayed artwork from various time periods."
Think about the suffix -ion. What is the meaning of exhibition above?
A the act of creating art
B the result of organizing a display
C the quality of being artistic
D the process of painting something
B the result of organizing a display
Lena had been practicing for weeks for the school talent show. After her performance, she felt a rush of excitement and pride. Her parents cheered as she walked off the stage, and her mom smiled. "You did amazing, honey. Let’s go get some ice cream!"
Question:
Why did Lena’s mom take her to the ice cream parlor?
A To discuss the upcoming school project.
B To cheer her up after the show.
C To celebrate Lena’s performance in the talent show
D To meet Lena’s friends at the parlor.
C To celebrate Lena’s performance in the talent show
What is Genre?
The type of story
what are the 4 categories of Literary Elements
Plot, characters, setting, Conflict/Solution
What are 4 text features we use in literary texts.
Headings, bold words, illustrations, maps.
4 types of text structure
cause and effect
compare/contrast
Sequence
What is the plot of a story made up of
Conflict & Resolution (Problem & Solution)