Cause and Effect
Context Clues
Writing Genres
Main Idea
Author's Purpose
100
In 1519, Ferdinand Megellan and his crew sailed west from Spain. They wanted to see what would happen if they kept sailing west. Three years later, they landed in Spain. They had sailed around the world. Effect: Magellan and his crew sailed around the world. What was the cause? a. They wanted to see what would happen if they kept sailing west. b. They sailed from Spain to America. c. They went to Spain in 1519
a. They wanted to see what would happen if they kept sailing west.
100
We all wanted to visit Grandfather. Mother, Father, and I got in the car. We ____________ to grandfather's house. We had a good time with him all afternoon. a. ran b. drove c. crossed
b. drove
100

Writing that is trying to convince or persuade someone

What is opinion writing?

100

Even money has a price tag. The price that you pay for money is called interest. When you borrow money from a bank, the bank charges you interest. You must pay back the money you borrowed plus the interest. Maybe you pay an extra 5 percent. Maybe you pay an extra 15 percent. That is how a bank makes money. It charges interest. What is the main idea? a. What is money? b. What are taxes? c. What is interest?

c. What is interest?

100

Mammals are one type of animal. Mammals have warm blood, fur or hair, and give birth to live young. Humans, monkeys, dogs, horses, and even hamsters are all mammals. What is the author's purpose? a. inform b. entertain c. persuade

a. inform

200
Jasper and Judy live in a big apartment house. They live on the tenth floor. Last week Jasper walked up all nine flights of stairs. He was very tired when he got home. Cause: Jasper walked up nine flights of stairs. What was the effect? a. Judy was tired when she got home. b. He lives on the tenth floor. c. He was tired when he got home.
c. He was tired when he got home.
200
I raced with my friend. We started together. We both ran very fast. This time she _____________ first. I said, "you win!" a. began b. fell c. finished
c. finished
200

Writing that tells a story

What is narrative?

200

The student tried to *assimilate* the information so that he could understand how satellites orbit in space. Infer the main idea. a. What is define satellites b. Explain how things orbit in space c. Learn how things orbit in space

c. Learn how thins orbit in space

200

Do you want to be an artist? Just take our Awesome Artists class and you will be a famous artist in no time! What is the author's purpose? a. inform b. entertain c. persuade

d. persuade

300
Michael did not want to go to the dentist. He was afraid that Dr. Yurman would hurt him. He cried all the way to the office. But after all that, it didn't hurt at all. Effect: Michael cried all the way to the office. What was the cause? a. He wanted to see Dr. Yurman. b. He was afraid of the dentist. c. The dentist didn't hurt him at all.
b. He was afraid of the dentist.
300
I am in a hurry in the morning. I eat a small breakfast. I am busy at lunchtime. I do not eat much. I am hungry at night. I eat a big __________. a. breakfast b. dinner c. lunch
b. dinner
300

Writing that informs

What is informative writing?

300

The crop that gives the most food to humans and animals in the United States is corn. Most of the corn grown is for use as animal feed. The farmers of the United States produce about one half of all the corn grown in the world. What is the main idea? a. Corn is grown as feed for humans and animals. b. Corn is grown all over the world. c. Corn is important as it is used for many things.

a. Corn is grown as feed for humans and animals.

300

This is what should be done to book titles when writing them.

What is underline them? (Italics if it is typed)

400
Kitty and her friend decided to take a trip. "We'll go to the beach," said Kitty. "The beach is nice in the autumn. It's cool, so there won't be many people there. It won't be crowded at all." Cause: The weather is cool. What is the Effect? a. There won't be many people at the beach. b. Kitty will take a long trip. c. The beach will be very crowded.
a. There won't be many people at the beach.
400
There are so many people in the city who sell things. Some merchants sell food. Some sell cloths. I like the merchants who sell toys best. What is a merchant? a. people who sell things b. people who buy things c. people who throw things
a. people who sell things
400

The type of writing that would use chronological order. a.informational b.persuasive c.narrative

What is informational or narrative writing?

400

One of the most welcome sights in the desert is the cactus. The cactus is a plant that can store large amounts of water. It has a thick, tough skin to keep the water in. There are many kinds of cacti. Some grow as tall as 50 feet. What is the main idea? a. The cactus grows in most parts of the world. b. The cactus is a beautiful-looking plant. c. The cactus is designed for storing water.

c. The cactus is designed for storing water.

400

If you want to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, you need bread, jelly, and peanut butter. Put the peanut butter on one side and the jelly on the other. Last, put the two sides together to make your sandwich. What is the author's purpose? a. inform b. entertain c. persuade

a. inform

500

Peter walked quickly down the dark street. It was quiet. Suddenly, a dog howled. Peter walked even faster after that. Cause: A dog howled. What was the effect? a. Peter went inside. b. Peter walked even faster. c. Everything was quiet.

b. Peter walked even faster.

500

The police officer held her hand out. The cars halted. The children crossed the street. Then the police officer waved her hand. All the cars started to move again. What does the word halted mean? a. started b. stopped c. moved quickly

b. stopped

500

The type of writing that has a plot, conflict, and resolution

What is narrative writing?

500

Chocolate is a popular food. Today we think of it mainly as a candy. Years ago, it started out as a drink. All chocolate is made from the beans of the cacao tree. There are many steps to follow in turning cacao beans into the kind of chocolate we eat. What is the main idea? a. Making chocolate is a long process. b. Chocolate is high in vitamins. c. Chocolate has few uses.

a. Making chocolate is a long process.

500

I walked home on Monday, and opened the front door as usual. All of the sudden, I heard, "Surprise!" and all my friends jumped out with presents. My birthday was still a week away! Boy, was I surprised! What is the author's purpose? a. inform b. entertain c. persuade

b. entertain

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