Author's Purpose
Why does the author put the word "stop" in all capital letters in the following sentence?
Kristopher, you have to STOP before crossing the street or you will get hit by a car!
The author wants to express how important it is to stop before crossing the street, or he might get hit by a car.
She took a trip to Florida.
A. Be careful, or you will trip!
B. We planned our trip together.
C. I trip over things very often.
B. We planned our TRIP together.
Name the text structure that uses key words such as:
First, Next, Then, Finally
Years, Dates, etc
Chronology; Chronological Order
Which sentence states the central idea?
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagara River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagara Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America.
After waiting in line for an hour, I began to feel __________. (Which prefix is correct?)
A. unpatient
B. nonpatient
C. impatient
C. Impatient
Past, Present or Future tense verb?
The girl will dance on stage.
Future Tense Verb
Why did the author of the story "The U.S. Constitution" use the heading "The Parts of the Constitution" on page 230 in our reading book?
A. To make the text look more organized
B. To inform the reader that the Constitution was signed in the year 1787
C. To tell what the central idea of that part of the selection is.
C. To tell what the central idea of that part of the selection is.
I turned on the light so I could see better.
A. The feather was very light.
B. She wore light colors because
it was going to be a hot day.
C. There is only one light in the living room.
C. There is only one LIGHT in the living room.
What text structure tells about how two things are alike?
Comparison
What is the TOPIC of this passage.
The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot statue of woman holding a book and a torch. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France. It has become the universal symbol for freedom.
The Statue of Liberty
Think about the suffix "-er." What is the meaning of the word "faster" as used below:
Briar runs faster than Ms. Gill
A. Briar can run more quickly than Ms. Gill.
B. Ms. Gill is slower than any student her in class.
C. The quickest runner in the entire school is Briar.
A. Briar can run more quickly than Ms. Gill.
Past, present, or future tense verb?
The girl dances on stage.
Present Tense
What is the author's purpose for writing this:
The Slim-O-Matic will cause you to lose pounds and inches from your body in one month. This amazing machine helps you to exercise correctly and provides an easy video to show you the proper way to exercise. Send $75.99 and begin exercising today.
A. To Inform B. To Entertain C. To persuade
C. To persuade
Explain why you think like you do.
Will you check my answers for me?
A. Mom wrote a check for the fieldtrip.
B. I will check and see if the cat is
in the house.
C. If you get a check it means the answer is correct.
B. I will CHECK and see if the cat is in the house.
Which text structure tell about a reason and a result?
Cause and Effect
What is the central idea:
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods in the 1800’s. The 363 mile canal connected Albany, New York to Lake Erie in Buffalo for the first time. When the Canal opened in 1825, building supplies and goods could be transported quickly and cheaply across New York State. Canal boats pulled by mules carried people and supplies across New York.
Central Idea: Lake Erie changed the way people moved goods.
Think about the suffix "-est." What is the meaning of the word "fastest" as used below:
Adalynn is the fastest runner in 3rd grade.
A. Tyssen is fastest than the other boys.
B. Adalynn can run more quickly than Briar.
C. Adalynn can run more quickly than any other kid at the school
C. Adalynn can run more quickly than any other kid at the school
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
1. Jasmyn, ran jumped and skipped at recess.
2. Jasmyn ran, jumped, and skipped at recess.
3. Jasmyn ran jumped, and skipped at recess.
2. Jasmyn ran, jumped, and skipped at recess.
Thank you for taking care of our dogs while we're away. The big dog gets one full scoop of food and the little dog gets a half scoop. They'll need to go outside before and after eating. If you play fetch for a few minutes they'll get out a lot of that energy.
A) To tell someone all about their dogs.
B) To teach people what to do with their dog outside.
C) To share how much they love their dogs.
D) To explain how to take care of their dogs.
D) To explain how to take care of their dogs.
As you look closely at the ground by your feet, you notice that they have tiny prints on them.
A) types of writing
B) copies of a picture
C) marks that are left behind
D) patterns that are on a cloth
C) Marks that are left behind
Why does an author use words such as first, next, and finally?
To show the order of events.
What do headings tell a reader?
A) What the title of the article is
B) What the main idea of the article is
C) What each part of the article is mostly about
D) What words are important in each part of the article
C) What each part of the article is mostly about
Thanks to the neighbors, the stream is cleaner today.
Think about the suffix -er. What is the meaning of cleaner as it is used above?
A) Less dirty than it was
B) Making very little noise
C) Working to pick up dirt
D) More crowded than before
A) Less dirty than it was
Abstract or Concrete Noun?
-The lady had many memories about her family.
Abstract Noun
A frog begins its life as an egg. Next, the egg hatches into a tadpole. Then, the tadpole grows legs. It is a froglet. Finally, the tail disappears. It is now a frog that can lay eggs of its own.
Why did the author write this text?
A) To tell people about frogs.
B) To teach people how a tadpole's tail disappears.
C) To explain the process of how a tadpole turns into a frog.
D) To share how the frog begins its life.
C) To explain the process of how a tadpole turns into a frog.
First, I note each spot where my flowers are growing.
A) a mark of dirt
B) a certain place
C) a hard thing to do (I'm in a spot.)
D) a part of a team (I earned my spot.)
B) a certain place
In 1777, George Washington asked Betsy Ross to sew a new flag for the country. The flag had to have 13 stars and 13 stripes for the 13 colonies. The flag had to be red, white, and blue.
From 1777 to 1960, as the country grew, more stars were added for each new state. Today, our American flag has 50 stars for the 50 states in the union.
I know the text structure the author uses is sequential order because _____________________.
I know the text structure the author uses is sequential order because there are dates that refer to the order of events that explained how the American flag came to be.
When Helen Keller was born, she was a strong and healthy baby. But as a young child, Helen fell ill. The sickness left her blind and deaf. Learning was difficult for Helen. She could not communicate at all.
A woman named Anne Sullivan became her teacher. With Anne's help, Helen learned to use a special kind of sign language. She also learned to read braille. Helen was a fast learner. She eventually went to college and was the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor's degree. She also learned four languages. As an adult, Helen wrote many books and spoke out about the rights of disabled people. Helen became an inspiration for many.
Which details support the idea that Helen Keller overcame her obstacles. Select TWO answers.
A) Helen wrote many books.
B) Helen became an inspiration for many.
C) Helen went to college and earned a bachelor's degree.
D) Helen had a teacher named Anne Sullivan.
E) Helen learned to read braille.
C) Helen went to college and earned a bachelor's degree.
E) Helen learned to read braille.
Dentists cannot get impatient.
Think about the prefix -im. What is the meaning of impatient above?
A) Very worried
B) not able to wait
C) being too careful
Not able to continue
B) Not able to wait
Abstract or Concrete Nouns?
The lady had many memories about her family
Concrete Nouns