Facts & Opinions
Author's Purpose
Inferences
Main Idea
Miscellaneous
100
The Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean border the United States.
What is a fact?
100
An instructional booklet describing how to operate an MP3 player.
What is to inform?
100
The team is wearing their blue and white helmets. They are hoping for a field goal from the 40 yard line. The fans in the bleachers are screaming hoping for another 7 points.
What is a football game?
100
There are several events that can change the Earth's surface very quickly. Volcanoes can erupt and spread lava, rock and ash for several miles. Earthquakes can leave large cracks in the Earth's surface.
What are several events that can change the Earth's surface?
100
FACT & OPINIONS A massive crowd, wearing red, white and blue from head to toe, chanted, "U-S-A! U-S-A!"
What is a fact?
200
STATE FAIR TICKETS: Students can pick up their one student fair ticket in the sub-school office, counseling office or the front office. The Student Fair Ticket is only good on Sundays beginning September 28, October 5, 12, and October 19, 2014.
What is as fact?
200
An article where the author argues that an IPOD music player is better than a ZUNE.
What is to persuade?
200
My name is Lucy and I have always loved animals. Even though I feel very safe, I have to wear a helmet to do my hobby. I also wear white leggings but I like those. My Dad said that if I do well in my next show jumping competition, I can have a pony all of my own!
What is riding horses?
200
Earthquakes are caused when the plates of the Earth's crust move. Earthquakes happen along "fault lines" in the earth’s crust. When the plates in the Earth suddenly shift, the Earth will begin to shift, shake or tremble.
What is Earthquakes are caused when the plates of the Earth's crust move?
200
INFERENCES I had finally gotten used to being weightless. It became a comfortable feeling. I especially liked floating by the window to see the planet Earth below.
What is an astronaut in space?
300
Football is more interesting and exciting to watch than basketball.
What is an opinion?
300
A booklet containing the school rules and the consequences for violating those rules.
What is to inform?
300
My name is Rachel and I have a very expensive hobby! I love going into town with my Mom to buy new clothes. We spend all day in the fitting rooms trying on different outfits. Sometimes I just get something small but if it’s a special occasion I can buy a dress and some nice pink shoes.
What is Rachel loves shopping?
300
Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. Floods can cause tremendous damage. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is Floods can cause tremendous damage?
300
INFERENCES The crowd began to roar as I made a few practice swings with the bat. The umpire called to me sharply to hurry. I was not in any hurry to face the most famous pitcher in history.
What is a baseball game?
400
During Thanksgiving some people eat a turkey dinner with all the fixins which include rolls, mashed potatoes and gravy.
What is a fact?
400
A story written about a young boy who moves to a new school and is bullied, but he gains self-confidence by joining a sports team and learns to stand up for himself.
What is to entertain?
400
Peter Parker is an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today.
What is the Amazing Spider Man?
400
Every morning when I get up I eat breakfast, brush my teeth, comb my hair, get dressed and make my bed. After that, it is my job to feed the dog in the morning. Then, I can read or play until it is time to walk to school.
What are my morning activities before I go to school?
400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! AUTHOR'S PURPOSE Skin Miracle's amazing Wrinkle Remover Cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less. This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $25.99. You’ll be amazed AT what you see!
What is to persuade?
500
PLANO WEST IS ONE OF NEWSWEEK'S BEST HIGH SCHOOLS Once again, Plano West made Newsweek's rankings of America's Best High Schools in the country! We are #63! Can we get a "Wolfpack"!! Visit thedailybeast.com/BestHighSchools for more information.
What is a fact!
500
The novel, “Tangerine” by Edward Bloor is about Paul Fisher who sees the world from behind glasses so thick he looks like a bug-eyed alien. But he’s not so blind that he can’t see there are some very unusual things about his family’s new home in Tangerine County, Florida. Where else does a sinkhole swallow the local school, fire burn underground for years, and lightning strike at the same time every day?
What is to entertain?
500
Before the show I practice my lines. I like to look into the mirror and pretend. I fix my hair and makeup and get into my costume. Before the curtain rises, I am nervous but eager to begin performing.
What is an actor?
500
Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.
What is King Midas loves Gold?
500
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE Calligraphy is a form of handwriting . A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Most old documents were written in this form. Diplomas, Certificates, and other awards are often written in calligraphy.
What is to inform?
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