Vocabulary
Text Structure
Text Features
Author's Purpose
Character Traits
100
To gain possession of.
acquire
attire
cease
kindle
acquire
100
What text structure is this passage using?
There are 21 students in Mr. Lowe’s fifth grade class. Twelve students are boys and nine students are girls. Mr. Lowe thinks his class is special for several reasons. For example, his students planned a surprise birthday party for him in April. Also, they never give up and they achieve their goals. For instance, many of them met their reading goals, and continue to work hard. Mr. Lowe is proud of his class.
A. description B. Problem and Solution
C. Cause and Effect D. Sequence
description
100
What is the term for words that appear below a picture?
a. glossary b. caption
c. description d. table of contents
caption
100
1. You just finished reading a magazine article that included some alarming statistics about pollution and how people are damaging the planet with everyday decisions that they make. The article also includes some suggestions for how you can help improve the Earth's situation for future generations
A. to inform readers about pollution.
B. to inform readers about the Earth.
C. to persuade readers to change certain habits that will help the Earth.
D. to persuade readers not to pollute the Earth by littering.
to persuade readers to change certain habits that will help the Earth.
100
a. indecisive b. picky c. comical d. frustrated
b. picky
200
Skilled in deceiving to gain an end.
acquire
attire
erode
cunning
cunning
200
What text structure is being used?
Dinosaurs became extinct 165 million years ago. Scientists have different theories about what caused this to happen. Some scientists believe that cold weather caused the dinosaurs to die. Perhaps the beginning of the Ice Age caused this frigid weather. Scarcity of food caused dinosaurs to die, according to some scientists. One theory is that a huge volcano erupted and eventually led to the extinction of dinosaurs. Another theory is that several meteors crashed into Earth, killing the dinosaurs. There are many theories about what happened to the dinosaurs. Maybe someday, we will find out for certain which one (or ones) is correct.
A. Description B. Sequence
C. Compare and Contrast D. Cause and Effect
Cause and Effect
200
Where would you look if you wanted to find out how many chapter are in the book?
a. glossary b. bibliography
c. index d. table of contents
table of contents
200
2. Are you between the ages of 7 - 12? If so, you should be getting between 10 - 11 hours of sleep each night. Studies have found that kids who get enough sleep at night are more alert for learning, are less likely to get sick, and simply feel better. So, go to bed early tonight!
A. to inform readers about the benefits of getting the right amount of sleep each night.
B. to persuade readers to get the right amount of sleep each night.
C. to persuade readers to understand sleep studies.
D. to explain to readers how to stay healthy by getting enough sleep.
B. to persuade readers to get the right amount of sleep each night.
200
a. inventive b. optimistic c. trustworthy d. devious
devious
300
Loyalty to a person or cause.
commence
allegiance
diagonal
kindle
allegiance
300
What text structure is being used?
There are differences between cats and dogs. To begin, cats clean themselves by licking their fur, while dogs are given baths. Cats use litter boxes to use the bathroom, as opposed to dogs which go outside. Cats meow to communicate, while dogs bark. There are also several similarities between the two animals. Both animals are covered with fur. Most dogs and cats both have four legs and a tail. Both like to be petted. Finally, they both make great pets!
A. Description B. Problem and Solution
C. Cause and Effect D. Compare and Contrast
Compare and Contrast
300
In which of these features would you expect to find dates.
a. a timeline b. a diagram
c. the glossary d. a map
a timeline
300
3. You have just read a chapter in your science book about the benefits of good nutrition. You learned that eating the right foods and the right amounts of food helps people control their weight and reduce their risk of other health problems, like heart disease and diabetes.
A. to give information about good nutrition.
B. to give information about heart disease and diabetes.
C. to persuade readers to change their eating habits.
D. to persuade readers to get tested for health problems.
A. to give information about good nutrition.
300
a. gullible b. manipulative c. dependable d. timid
gullible
400
If you boil water too long on the stove it will _________________________.
evaporate
cunning
erode
allegiance
evaporate
400
What text Structure is being used?
One major global problem is that some endangered animals are about to become extinct. We need to work together to solve this problem. One way to stop extinction is to convince people to stop hunting these endangered animals. Instead of hunting endangered animals, hunters can shoot at targets or animals that are overpopulated. Another solution is to preserve and protect endangered animals’ homes. For example, people should not cut down rainforest trees where some endangered birds live. A final solution is t educate people about endangered animals. Will you help us stop the extinction of endangered animals?
A. Problem and Solution B. Sequence
C. Compare and Contrast D. Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
400
Which of these features is often used to show that a word is important?
a. bullet points b. bolded text
c. captions d. diagrams
bolded words
400
4. You have just read an article by a journalist telling about her walk with her dog yesterday. She told of the feeling of the warm spring breeze on her skin, the crisp scent of freshly mowed lawns, and the chirping greetings from birds perched in the trees.
A. to describe her dog's love of being walked.
B. to describe a walk on a spring day.
C. to persuade readers to go on walks in the spring.
D. to entertain readers with the author's experience going for a walk.
B. to describe a walk on a spring day.
400
greedy
500
The vocabulary test will ___________________ at 8:30 AM.
commence
500
What text structure is being used?
There are four seasons during the year. We will start with spring. In spring, snow melts and grass begins to turn green again. Animals return from hibernating, and birds migrate back to their Northern homes. Farers plant crops in the spring. Next, summer arrives. Weather turns warmer, and laughter can be heard in the streets because kids are once again playing outside. Summer is the season of swimming and outdoor activities. Crops grow all summer long. Then comes fall. Leaves drop from the trees, and people rake them up. Kids enjoy jumping in the large piles of leaves. Now it is the time for farmers to harvest their crops. Finally, winter arrives. Snow falls from the sky. Kids sled down the hills and throw snowballs. Some animals hibernate, and birds migrate south. Another cycle of seasons is complete.
A. Sequence B. Problem and Solution
C. Description D. Compare and Contrast
Sequence
500
What is the term for text that divides different sections within a chapter?
a. chapter titles b. captions
c. subheading d. italics
subheading
500
5. You have just read a story about a family that went on their first camping trip together. As soon as they arrived at the campground, they put up their tent and then set off on a hike. However, when a sudden thunderstorm came over the mountain, they ran back in the pouring rain to the campground to find their tent blown over in the storm.
A. to persuade readers to watch the weather forecast when camping.
B. to describe a family's camping trip.
C. to persuade readers to never go camping.
D. to entertain readers about a family's camping experience.
B. to describe a family's camping trip.
500
rude