Main idea and Evidence
Penguins cannot fly, but they are excellent swimmers. They use their wings like flippers to move quickly through the water.
What is the main idea?
Penguins are strong swimmers
The glass shattered when it hit the floor.
What does the word "shattered" mean?
Broke into pieces
Sharks have sharp teeth and are important to ocean ecosystems.
Question: What is the purpose of this text?
A. Entertain
B. Inform
C. Persuade
D. Argue
Inform
First, mix the ingredients. Next, bake for 30 minutes. Finally, let it cool.
Structure?
A. Cause & Effect
B. Chronological Order
C. Compare
D. Problem
Chronological order
Kendall studied every night for his test. When he got his results, he smiled proudly.
Question: What can you infer?
A. Kendall failed
B. Kendall did well because he studied
C. Kendall didn’t care
D. Kendall forgot
Kendall did well because he studied
Plants need sunlight, water, and air to grow. Without these, they cannot survive.
Which detail BEST supports the main idea?
Plants need sunlight, water, and air
Jacob's puppy was timid and hid behind him.
"Timid" means?
Shy or scared
"You should always wear a helmet when riding a bike to stay safe." Maliah stated.
Question: Purpose?
A. Inform
B. Persuade
C. Entertain
D. Describe
Question: Purpose?
A. Inform
B. Persuade
C. Entertain
D. Describe
Persuade
Cats are independent, while dogs often rely more on their owners.
Question: Structure?
A. Description
B. Compare & Contrast
C. Sequence
D. Cause
Compare and contrast
Tylen helped his neighbor carry groceries even though he was tired.
Question: What does this show about Tylen?
A. He is selfish
B. He is kind and helpful
C. He is lazy
D. He is angry
He is kind and helpful
Elephants are the largest land animals. They have strong trunks that help them lift objects and gather food.
Which detail is MOST important?
Elephants have trunks that help them survive
The sun was blazing, making Abigail sweat.
"Blazing" mean?
Extremely hot
Tylar walked into the room and felt nervous as everyone stared at her.
Question: Point of view?
A. First person
B. Second
C. Third
D. Objective
Third person
Heavy rain caused the river to overflow, flooding nearby homes.
Question: Structure?
A. Cause & Effect
B. Sequence
C. Compare
D. Problem
Cause and effect
After many failed attempts, Malaysja finally built a working model. She cheered with excitement.
Question: What is the theme?
A. Building is easy
B. Never give up
C. Models are fun
D. Failing is bad
Never give up
Bats come out at night to hunt insects. They use echolocation to find their prey in the dark.
Question: Which statement is BEST supported?
A. Bats sleep during the day
B.Bats come out at night to hunt insects. They use echolocation to find their prey in the dark.
Question: Which statement is BEST supported?
A. Bats sleep during the day
B. Bats use sound to hunt at night
C. Bats eat plants
D. Bats cannot see
Bats use sound to hunt at night
Mrs. Jennings was frustrated because the Math problem was difficult to solve.
What does “frustrated” mean?
Upset or annoyed
Olivia describes how to plant a garden step by step.
Purpose?
A. Entertain
B. Inform
C. Persuade
D. Argue
Inform
The city had too much traffic. To solve this, leaders added more public transportation.
Question: Structure?
A. Description
B. Problem & Solution
C. Sequence
D. Compare
Problem and solution
Jayceon was nervous before his speech, but he practiced and delivered it confidently.
Question: How did Jayceon change?
A. Confident to nervous
B. Nervous to confident
C. Happy to sad
D. Loud to quiet
nervous to confident
Bees are small insects, but they play a very important role in nature. As they move from flower to flower collecting nectar, they spread pollen, which helps plants grow fruits and seeds. Without bees, many plants would not be able to reproduce. This means fewer fruits, vegetables, and flowers for humans and animals. Because of this, scientists are concerned about the declining bee population and are working to protect them.
Bees are important because they help plants grow and reproduce, which supports life on Earth.
Mrs. Dunn and Mrs. Janson walked through the dense forest, the trees were growing closer together.
“Dense” means?
Thick and crowded
Peyton watched as the storm approached, knowing it would change everything.
Point of view?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third person
D. Author
Third person
The mountain is tall, snowy, and steep, with rocky paths and cold winds.
Question: Structure?
A. Description
B. Cause
C. Compare
D. Sequence
Description
Chase and Rylie trained for months and didn’t win first place, but they were proud of their effort.
Question: What is the theme?
A. Winning is everything
B. Effort matters more than winning
C. Training is easy
D. Losing is bad
Effort matters more than winning