Inferencing
Organizational Patterns/Text Structure
Text Features
Literary Devices
Mix It Up!
100
The town hall meeting was scheduled for 7 p.m., and people began filling the seats early, eager to discuss the new policy on recycling. The mayor stood at the front, ready to explain how the changes would impact local businesses and residents. As the meeting started, multiple community members raised their hands at the first opportunity. How can you infer the community members might feel about this policy change?
The community members definitely have strong opinions.
100
First, I took out the peanut butter, jelly, and bread. After taking the lid off of the jars, I spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread and the jelly on the other. Then, I put the two pieces of bread together. Finally, I take a bite!
What is the organizational pattern/text structure?
Sequence
100
What type of text feature is present in the image below?
Footnote
100
An old willow with hollow branches / slowly swayed his few high tendrils / and sang:
What TWO examples of figurative language are there?
Personification and alliteration
100
A caterpillar goes through metamorphosis to become a butterfly. Based on this sentence, which would mostly likely be the best synonym for metamorphosis?
A. calm
B. stagnant
C. change
D. mutation
C. change
200
Tony walked out of the shopping mall with his arms full of bags and the sun shining on him. As he approached his car, he started awkwardly feeling around his pockets with his arm full of bags. He did not find what he was looking for so he transferred the bags on one arm to the other arm, which already had bags. Tony had a lot of bags on one arm. He still couldn't find what he was looking for. Now he dropped the bags and plunged both hands desperately into all of the pockets on his jeans. With a look of despair, Tony ran to his car. He tried to open the door, but it was locked. What is he trying to find?
His keys.
200
We must demand the preservation of this endangered species, and maybe we can make a difference. Dr. Miller also thinks that we should donate to Save the Tigers. Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to preserve the tigers. We owe it to our grandchildren to do something.
Identify the organizational pattern.
Problem/Solution
200
What type of text feature is present in the visual?
Diagram
200
Which of the following literary devices occurs when there is a contrast between what is said and what is meant, or between what is expected and what actually happens?
a. foreshadowing
b. irony
c. symbolism
d. flashback
b. irony
200
Which of the following is an opinion?
According to sales records, strawberry ice-cream is the worst selling of all flavors.
Therefore, we can conclude that strawberry is the least popular major ice-cream flavor.
This is because strawberry ice-cream does not taste as good as vanilla and chocolate.
3. This is because strawberry ice-cream does not taste as good as vanilla and chocolate.
300
Elizabeth was so proud of her garden. She planted the seeds early in the spring and watered the plants every morning. Last Friday, her mom called and asked her to come over for the weekend because she was feeling sick. When Elizabeth came back home, her plants were bent and drooping. Why were the plants drooping? How do you know?
She had not watered them in a few days, so they were beginning to die.
300
All matter, all things can be changed in two ways: chemically and physically. Both chemical and physical changes affect the state of matter. Physical changes are those that do not change the make-up or identity of the matter. For example, clay will bend or flatten if squeezed, but it will still be clay. Changing the shape of clay is a physical change, and does not change the matter's identity. Chemical changes turn the matter into a new kind of matter with different properties. For example, when paper is burnt, it becomes ash and will never be paper again. The difference between them is that physical changes are temporary or only last for a little while, and chemical changes are permanent, which means they last forever. Physical and chemical changes both affect the state of matter.
Identify the organizational pattern.
Compare/Contrast
300
What is the purpose of this timeline?
It chronologically traces the history of technology developments up until web surfing began.
300
The alarm screeched a warning for children to head for safety.
Identify the TWO examples figurative language.
Personification AND onomatopoeia.
300
“It is one of the most difficult conversations to bear in American history. From 1775 to 1783, colonists fought against the British for American independence.”
Which two words have a more negative connotation of the word conversation?
Debate
Chat
Gossip
Discussion
Debate and gossip
400
Erick's mom is having a birthday party this weekend. He wants to do something special for her. Erick knows that his mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. He turned on the computer and looked at the map. What is Erick doing? How do you know?
Erick is going to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon for his mom. The text says his mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon, and he looked at the map.
400
Hurricane Katrina began as Tropical Depression Twelve over the southeastern Bahamas on August 23, 2005. The depression later strengthened into a tropical storm on the morning of August 24 where the storm was also named Katrina. Katrina continued to move into Florida, and became a Category 1 hurricane only two hours before it made landfall around Hallandale Beach on the morning of August 25. The storm weakened over land, but became a hurricane again while entering the Gulf of Mexico.
Identify the organizational pattern.
Chronological
400
What 3 text features are present in this visual?
A title, photograph, and a caption
400
Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows.
As Maya stepped onto the stage, her hands trembled despite the encouraging cheers from the audience. She took a deep breath, trying to calm the storm of doubt swirling in her mind. When the spotlight landed on her, she forced a small smile, hoping no one could see how nervous she truly felt.
Which word best describes the tone of this paragraph?
A. Confident
B. Nervous
C. Humorous
D. Annoyed
B. Nervous
400
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
As the new community garden began to take shape, residents gathered every Saturday morning to plant, water, and share ideas. Within weeks, the once-vacant lot had transformed into rows of bright vegetables and colorful flowers. Not only did the garden provide fresh produce, but it also brought neighbors together in a way they hadn’t expected. “It’s amazing what a little teamwork can do to help our neighbors,” Mrs. Alvarez said as she handed a basket of tomatoes to a family who had just joined the project.
1. What is the author’s most likely purpose in this paragraph?
A. To entertain readers with a humorous story about gardening
B. To inform readers about the rules for maintaining a community garden
C. To persuade readers that participating in a community garden can benefit a neighborhood
D. To explain the scientific process of how plants grow
C. To persuade readers that participating in a community garden can benefit a neighborhood
500
Dad and Anna were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Anna. "Sure," said Dad. "Then when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it in the backyard." What do you think Dad and Anna are making? Why do you think so?
They are making a bird house.
Evidence: "hang it up in the backyard" "paint the roof red"
500
When the farmers overused pesticides in their fields, it caused a significant decline in the local bee population. This decrease in bees, which are crucial for pollination, resulted in a drastic drop in crop yields, leading to food shortages in the region.
Identify the organizational pattern.
Cause/Effect
500
Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows.
As Jordan stepped into the art studio, he immediately felt nervous about presenting his project. He reminded himself that he had practiced many times at home. Still, when the teacher called his name, he whispered, You can do this, and walked to the front of the room.
What is the most likely purpose of the italicized words “You can do this” in the paragraph?
A. To show what Jordan wrote in his notebook
B. To emphasize that Jordan is speaking loudly to the class
C. To show the reader Jordan’s internal thoughts
D. To indicate the title of Jordan’s art project
C. To show the reader Jordan’s internal thoughts
500
In the novel, Refugee, Josef begins his journey with a belief that adults make the decisions. However, as he faces danger on the MS St. Louis and witnesses how fear and uncertainty affect his parents, Josef starts making difficult choices on his own, with a willingness to take responsibility.
Based on the paragraph, why is Josef considered a dynamic character in Refugee?
A. He remains confident that adults should handle all important decisions.
B. He changes by becoming more independent and willing to take action.
C. He encourages other characters to stay calm during stressful moments.
D. He learns new information, but his personality stays mostly the same.
B. He changes by becoming more independent and willing to take action.
500
Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows.
When the school announced its plan to reduce cafeteria waste, several changes were put in place. Students were encouraged to take only the food they planned to eat, and new compost bins were added near the trash cans. Volunteers from the environmental club met every Friday to measure the amount of waste collected. Within a month, the school reported a 30% decrease in leftover food, proving that the new program was already making a positive impact.
Select the three details that are most important in supporting the main idea of this paragraph.
A. Students were encouraged to take only the food they planned to eat.
B. The environmental club volunteers met every Friday.
C. New compost bins were added near the trash cans.
D. The cafeteria served different lunches throughout the week.
E. The school reported a 30% decrease in leftover food.
A, C, & E