Inferencing
Organizational Patterns/Text Structure
Text Features
Figurative Language
Word Study & Fact/Opinion
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
I have told you a million times to stop slamming that door!
Identify the figurative language.
Hyperbole.
100
A caterpillar goes through metamorphosis to become a butterfly. Based on this sentence and your knowledge of the root, which is 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
Love is a young green willow / shimmering at the bare wood's edge.
What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
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
Harry is as stubborn as a mule when it comes to doing his homework.
Identify the figurative language.
Simile
300
Which word has a stem that means "all"?
a. pacify
b. hyperactive
c. omniscient
d. octagon
c. omniscient
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
The alarm screeched a warning for children to head for safety.
Identify the TWO examples figurative language.
Personification AND onomatopoeia.
400
“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
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
What is the purpose of using bold and italics in a text?
It brings attention to key words or details the author does not want readers to miss.
500
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
500
Which of the following is an opinion?
1. There are fewer panda bears in the world than grizzly bears.
2. Chicken that has not been properly prepared and cooked may cause salmonella.
3. Super Mario is one of the greatest video game characters of all time.
4. Statistically, women live longer than men.
3. Super Mario is one of the greatest video game characters of all time.