Controlling Idea
Key Details
Author's Purpose
Text Features
100
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the central idea of this passage?
There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
100
What are Key Details?
A. Important details that support the Table of Contents.
B. Important details that support the controlling idea.
C. Important details that support the conclusion of the paragraph.
B. Important Details that support the controlling idea
100
It takes many people to make a book. Some write the words. Some make sure all the words are right. Other people draw or take pictures for the book.
Why did the author write this?
To explain the different jobs people do to make books.
100
What text feature is above?
A. Picture
B. Glossary
C. Diagram
D. Chart
C. Diagram
200
Soccer is not just about kicking a ball around. If you have ever watched a game, you will agree. Soccer players have many skills. They can control the ball with only their feet. They can pass and dribble the ball. Most importantly, soccer players work together with their teammates. If they do not work as a team, they probably will not win.
What is the central idea of this passage?
Soccer players have many skills
200
Holly’s Book
Holly got a book for her birthday. Once she started reading it, it seemed that she never put it down. She read at the breakfast table in the mornings. She read on the bus on the way to school. She read at recess. She read after school until time for dinner. She forgot to do her chores. She forgot to do her homework. She forgot to take a bath. She hardly talked to her family at all during the few days it took Holly to finish the book!
Choose two relevant details to support the central idea that Holly could not stop reading her book.:
A. Holly forgot to take a bath.
B. She read the book after school until time for dinner.
C. Holly read the book with her friends.
D. She read on the bus on the way to school.
B. She read the book after school until time for dinner.
D. She read on the bus on the way to school.
200
Lightly place each orange on the counter. Cut each one in half. Squeeze into a glass. You may also use a citrus reamer to do this. If you want less pulp, use a hand juicer with a strainer.
Why did the author write this passage?
To teach someone how to make orange juice.
200
Why would an author present the reader with this diagram?
A. To show what precipitation looks like.
B. To show the reader what the stages of the water cycle are.
C. To help the reader visualize rain falling from the clouds.
B. To show the reader what the stages of the water cycle are.
300
There are about 60 million cells in your body. There are several hundred types of cells, each with its own job. Nerve cells send signals through your body. Sensory cells help you see, hear, touch, taste, and smell the world around you. Blood cells carry oxygen and fight infections. Without these many cells, your body would not work.
What is the central idea of this excerpt?
The cells in your body have many different functions.
300
Soccer is not just about kicking a ball around. If you have ever watched a game, you will agree. Soccer players have many skills. They can control the ball with only their feet. They can pass and dribble the ball. Most importantly, soccer players work together with their teammates. If they do not work as a team, they probably will not win.
Which relevant detail supports the central idea that soccer players have many skills?
A. They can pass and dribble the ball.
B. Playing soccer is not just about kicking a ball around.
C. If you have ever watched a game, you will agree.
A. They can pass and dribble the ball.
This is the only detail that describes the players skill.
300
Birchwood School offers two spring sports. They are baseball and track. Baseball requires the ability to hit a ball, run to the bases, throw a ball, and catch a ball. Track requires short sprints and long-distance running. Both sports will keep students in good shape.
Why did the author write this passage?
To compare baseball to track.
300
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake by surface area in the world, covering approximately 31,700 square miles. This vast body of water holds about 10% of the world's freshwater supply, showcasing its immense size and significance in terms of natural resources and ecological diversity. Driving around Lake Superior typically takes about 10 to 12 hours, covering a distance of approximately 1,300 miles.
What is the purpose of the map?
A. To show the Great Lakes.
B. To show how large Lake Superior is compared to the other Great Lakes.
C. To show where Lake Superior is.
B. To show how large Lake Superior is compared to the other Great Lakes.
400
Farming allowed Native American people to grow more food. However, they had to stay in one place to tend their gardens. As a result, people began living in larger, permanent villages. Populations grew and developed more complicated governments. Because they lived in large groups, people could also develop more specific skills.
What is the central idea of this passage?
Farming had many effects on Native American people.
400
So you just purchased a new computer? Remember to follow all of the directions for setting it up. Most computers come with step by step directions. It is also important to install antivirus software. Without it, your computer can slow down, crash, or become exposed to spammers. Various antivirus software is available online.
Which detail supports the central idea that people should take care of their computers?
A. "...your computer can slow down, crash, or become exposed to spammers."
B. "Various antivirus software is available online."
C. "...follow all of the directions for setting it up."
A. "...your computer can slow down, crash, or become exposed to spammers."
This detail tells you why you should take care of your computer.
400
Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydropower, are essential for creating a sustainable future. Unlike fossil fuels, which can deplete and contribute to pollution, renewable resources are abundant and can be replenished naturally. They help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, combating climate change and improving air quality. As technology advances, renewable energy is becoming more efficient and cost-effective, making it a viable option for powering homes, businesses, and vehicles.
Why did the author write this passage?
A. To describe why renewable energy is a good source of power.
B. To compare renewable energy to nonrenewable energy.
C. To describe the problem of climate change and discuss possible solutions.
A. To describe why renewable energy is a good source of power.
400
Why would this picture be included in an article about how people traveled in the Wild West?
A. To show the reader how people dressed in that time period.
B. To help the reader visualize the landscape of the Wild West.
C. To help the reader visualize how long ago people travelled by horseback.
C. To help the reader visualize how long ago people travelled by horseback.
500
Educational volunteers work without pay in elementary, middle and high school classrooms. Their work is difficult, but very rewarding. Teachers are very grateful for their volunteers. Most schools have openings for this type of work.
What is the central idea of the excerpt?
Educational volunteers work hard and are greatly appreciated.
500
In three studies, we provided a test of how rudeness affects performance at the workplace. The workers were given tasks in rude or not rude ways. The results were all the same. They showed that rudeness reduced performance on routine tasks, as well as creative tasks.
Which key detail supports the central idea that rudeness results in less work?
A. Rudeness should be against the law.
B. In three studies, we provided a test of how rudeness affects performance at the workplace.
C. They showed that rudeness reduced performance on routine tasks, as well as creative tasks.
C. They showed that rudeness reduced performance on routine tasks, as well as creative tasks.
This detail supports the central idea by giving the result of the study.
500
After a challenging first year marked by harsh conditions and food shortages, the Pilgrims were grateful for the assistance provided by the Wampanoag people, who taught them essential farming techniques and helped them gather food. To celebrate their successful harvest, the Pilgrims invited the Wampanoag to join them for a feast that lasted three days. This event is often regarded as the first Thanksgiving.
What is the author's purpose for writing this selection?
To explain how Thanksgiving got started.
500
Read the following subheading-
How Was Thanksgiving Created?
What can you infer this section of text will be about?
A. Pilgrims and Native Americans came together to celebrate their successful harvest after a harsh year.
B. How Thanksgiving was created.
C. Thanksgiving is a national holiday that is observed on the last Thursday of November.
A. Pilgrims and Native Americans came together to celebrate their successful harvest after a harsh year.