Central Idea
Name That Text Structure
All About Authors
Primary vs. Secondary
Word Work
100
Name another term for central idea.
Main Idea
100
A story about panthers
is organized into four
sections, each section
describing a different
characteristic of a
panther.
Description
100
What dessert helps us to determine the author's purpose?
Pie
100
A diary written by a child who worked in the coal mines.
Primary
100
Name this figurative language-
Her backpack weighs a ton!
Hyperbole
200
Name two strategies used to determine the central idea of a text.
Title/headings, text features, repetition, underlining the most important sentence of each paragraph, and 5 W's/how questions.
200
An author addresses the
diminishing panther
population by
explaining the reasons
for the decline, and
offering suggestions for
improving the species’
survival rate.
Problem and Solution
200
If an author states that they hate fast food. What kind of information are they sharing?
Their perpective
200
This cannon was used in the Revolutionary War. What type of source is this?
A primary source
200
The students used a multimedia app to conduct their research. What does the word multimedia mean in this sentence? A) Multiplication B) Online C) News articles D) Many types of communications
D
300
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. The Surprise Invention of the Potato Chip
B. Chef George Crum
C. Picky Eater
D. The Future of Potato Chips
A. The Surprise Invention of the Potato Chip
300
An author writes an
article about the
evolutionary history of
the Florida panther and
organizes significant
historical events based
on the corresponding
year each occurred.
Chronological
300
The author writes a story about a dragon that befriends a boy. What is the author's purpose?
To entertain
300
This type of source contains words like me, I, we, and us. What type of source is this?
A primary source
300
My sister's beautiful artwork takes a long time to finish. The many details make it exquisite. What does the word exquisite mean? A) Ugly B) Pretty C)Interesting D) Tedious
B
400
What is the main idea of this passage?
A. You should never insult a chef.
B. Potato chips are oversalted and paper thin.
C. Potato chips were invented in a New York City hotel kitchen.
D. Chef George Crum invented the potato chips when he was trying to insult a picky diner.
D. Chef George Crum invented the potato chips when he was trying to insult a picky diner.
400
An author explains how
to distinguish a panther
from a bobcat by
providing characteristics
shared by each, and
emphasizing their
distinctive features.
Compare and Contrast
400
The author claims that students should NOT wear uniforms to school. Which TWO pieces of evidence support this claim? A. Uniforms are easy to find. B. Uniforms don't allow students to express their personalities. C. Uniforms eliminate competition about clothing. D. Uniforms are itchy. E. Uniforms make it easy to get dressed in the morning.
B and D
400
This type of source has a lot of emotions in it. What type of source is this?
A primary source
400
Ms. Moldovan asked Johnathon where his homework was. Johnathon told her about his bus ride home, feeding his dog, and playing video games when Ms. Moldvan said, "Stop beating around the bush!" What did Ms. Moldovan mean? A. Stop talking. B. Stop daydreaming. C. Stop avoiding the question. D. Go to the principal's office.
C
500
Which of the following detail sentences best supports the main idea and could be added to the paragraph?
A. You should limit the number of potato chips you eat.
B. George Crum's new snack became known as "Saratoga Chips".
C. Potato chips are known for being crunchy.
D. George Crum died in 1914.
B. George Crum's new snack became known as "Saratoga Chips".
500
An article explains the
effects of increasing
construction on the
habitats of endangered
species.
Cause and Effect
500
The author states that the train ran fast along the rails. The whistle pierced the eardrums of its young passengers to the point that they covered their ears. Suddenly, with a screech the train came to a stop. What is the author's perspective of trains? A. Trains are a wonderful way to travel. B. Trains are loud and unpredictable. C. They are a cheap mode of transportation. D. Trains should be used more often.
B
500
This type of source reports the facts without bias. What type of source is this?
A secondary source
500
The malevolent pie took the cherry from the top of the cupcake. It was obvious from the evil grin on the the pie's face. What strategy or strategies could you use to determine the meaning of malevolent? A. Context clues B. Figurative language C. Words parts D. All of the above
D