Text Genres
This text genre consists of characters and is not real.
Fiction
Today you will read the folktale “The Fox and the Horse.” As you read, pay close attention to the events and characters.
You will answer questions to prepare to write a narrative story.
Write an original story that continues where this folktale ends. In your story, be sure to use what you have learned about the characters as you tell what happens next.
narrative extend
The robber tried to __________ the scene of the crime, but the police managed to catch him.
a. select
b. conceal
c. organize
d. flee
d. flee
The main idea of a text is....
a. what the text is a little bit about
b. what the text is never about
c. what the text is sometimes telling you
d. what the text is mostly or mainly about
d. what the text is mostly or mainly about
Jake is Cassie's older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Cassie. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier.
a. selfish
b. sociable
c. considerate
c. considerate
This text genre is written in stanzas.
Poetry
Good Hotdogs and No Peanut Butter in France explore how food can remind us of special memories. Write an essay that compares the theme in each text. Be sure to cite specific details and examples from both texts to support your essay.
literary analysis task
If you park your car on the _______, it might roll all the way down.
a. slope
b. level
c. driveway
d. sidewalk
a. slope
Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.
Anna volunteered to help Kylie clean her house. When Anna washed the mirrors, Kylie asked her if she used paper towels instead of newspapers. When Anna admitted that she had, Kylie asked her to redo them. Then, while Anna was sweeping, Kylie corrected her on her technique. "Don't just push the dirt around, Anna. SWEEP it," Kylie told Anna.
What character trait does Kylie demonstrate?
a. helpful
b. unappreciative
c. lazy
b. unappreciative
This text genre includes articles, biographies, autobiographies, and academic texts.
non-fiction/informational
The authors of The Distracted Teenage Brain and Fear Prompts the Teen to Act Impulsively discuss how the human brain impacts teenage behavior. Write an essay analyzing the way this topic is explored in each text. Use evidence from both texts to support your response.
research simulation task
Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.
a. thrilled
b. bored
c. modest
d. nervous
d. nervous
What one dinosaur's brain was like
Jason is an excellent accountant who works full-time for his best friend's company. A larger accounting firm contacts Jason and offers to pay him twice what he makes if he will work for them. Jason thanks them for their offer but declines. He doesn't even tell his friend that he received the offer.
What character trait does Jason demonstrate?
a. hardworking
b. loyal
c. cautious
b. loyal
This text genre includes myths, short stories, novels, and fantasy.
Fiction
You have read On Turning Ten and The Worst Birthday which explore the pitfalls of growing up. Write an essay that compares the theme in each passage. Be sure to cite specific details and examples from both texts to support your essay.
Literary Analysis
The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.
a. disguised
b. superior
c. watchful
d. youthful
c. watchful
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Josh hung up a big sign that said,"Happy Birthday, Charles!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner.
It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Charles had a great birthday.
Michael has clothes all over the floor of his bedroom. Underneath the clothes on his floor is a pizza box with crusts in it. Underneath the pizza box is bunch of pieces of a board game that Michael played and didn't put away. Michael sat on his unmade bed with his shoes on and played video games all night.
What character trait does Michael demonstrate?
a. active
b. clumsy
c. lazy
c. lazy
This text genre has a speaker and has to be read more than once for the overall meaning to be understood.
Poetry
The texts Should High Hopes and Extreme Plans to Save Northern White Rhinos and Reversing Extinction explore ways that scientists and conservationists are trying to save species from extinction. Write an essay analyzing the way this topic is explored in each text. Be sure to use details from each text to support your response.
Research Simulation
The rabbit managed to EVADE the fox by hiding in a hole.
a. entertain
b. startle
c. tempt
d. escape
d. escape
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?
She is shy
After coming home late from a party, Mae's father questioned her. She wanted to tell him that she was studying at a friend's place and lost track of time, but she told him the truth instead: she was at a party.
What character trait does Mae demonstrate?
a. couragous
b. helpful
c. scared
a. couragous