Folktales
Prefix/Suffix
POV/Purpose
Text Features
Genres
100
Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess. She had long dark hair, fair skin, and lips as red as roses. The princess lived in the castle with her father, the king, and her evil stepmother, the queen.
In which genre would this passage most likely appear?
a. fairy tales b.tall tales
c.myths d.fables
a. fairy tales
100
What does -less mean?
without
100
The beach is home to many animals. Turtles and crabs can be found on the sand. Fish live in the water. You can also see birds like gulls and pelicans. The beach is full of animal life.
What is the author's purpose?
Inform
100
What does a caption tell you?
It tells you what the picture is about / describes the picture
100
A short story that teaches a lesson and has a moral at the end.
a. mystery
b. fable
c. fairytale
b. fable
200
Then the frog said to the monkey, "Why do you spend all your time swinging around in trees when you could be catching flies with me? The monkey replied, "I have no use for flies, for I am a monkey, not a frog."
In which genre would this passage most likely
a. fairy tales b.tall tales
c.myths d.fables
d.fables
200
What does re mean?
again
200
Trains are one of the best ways to travel. You can relax and enjoy the ride while seeing the sights. It also costs less than flying. Everyone should try going by train at least once.
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
200
a.glossary
b.title page
c.illustration
b.title page
200
A book that explains how an astronaut prepares for a space flight.
a. tall tale
b. non-fiction
c.myth
b. non-fiction
300
A legend that has a character with at least one very exaggerated feature or strength.
a. tall tale
b. fable
c. science
a. tall tale
300
what does dis- mean?
not
300
Jill and Will are twins. Their mom told them that when they were born, she couldn’t tell them apart, so she named them Jill and Will.
What is the point of view?
1st, 2nd or 3rd person?
3rd person
300
Madden is leafing through the back of a book, and she runs across a list of words in alphabetical order. Definitions follow the words. What page did Madden find?
A. index B. table of contents
C. glossary D. title page
C. glossary
300
Venus is the second planet from the sun. The surface of Venus is extremely hot, reaching temperatures of 870 degrees F (465 degrees C). That is hot enough to melt lead! Not only that, Venus' atmosphere is made up mostly of carbon dioxide, making it a poison planet!
In which genre would this passage most likely appear?
a. fantasy b. informational
c. science fiction d. realistic fiction
informational
400
After Medusa said that Athena was jealous of her beauty, Athena grew angry. She punished Medusa by turning her hair into a snarl of writhing snakes. She made Medusa so ugly that no one could look her in the eyes without being turned to stone.
In which genre would this passage most likely appear?
a. biography b. mystery
c. science fiction d. folktale
folktale - myth
400
what does -ful mean
full of, a lot of
400
In about twenty minutes, my family is leaving for our family vacation. I can’t wait to hop in the van and start our road trip. We are going to explore the country.
What is the point of view?
1st, 2nd or 3rd?
1st person
400
Which text feature will help you find a specific topic you want to read about?
a. title page b.label
c.table of contents d.illustration
c.table of contents
400
A group of children surprise their teacher with a pink elephant!
a. fiction
b. historical fiction
c.realistic fiction
a. fiction
500
Kevin was exhausted. He had worked on the shuttle craft for hours and still couldn't get it to work. The captain was not going to be happy about that. "Italian dinner," he said to the control panel in his room. Within seconds, his meal materialized on the counter.
In which genre would this passage most likely appear?
a. fantasy b. folktale
c. science fiction d. realistic fiction
science fiction
500
what does mis-
wrong or bad
500
Snacks at the movie theater cost too much. If the prices were lowered, people would buy more and stop trying to sneak food in. Theaters should charge less for popcorn and drinks.
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
500
Josh would like to find a few more interesting facts to share in his report. Which of the following would guide him to a location with additional information?
A. hyperlink B. guide words
C. labels D. close-up
B. guide words
500
A book that explains what it was like for the pioneer women in the 1800s.
a. realistic fiction
b. non-fiction
c. historical fiction
b. non-fiction