Author's Purpose/Opinion
Theme/Perspective
Compare and Contrast
Poetry/Figurative Language
Text Features
100
The sun is the star at the center of our solar system. It gives us light and heat. It also helps the plants grow. The sun is also the source of solar energy. We can use this to power our homes.
Why did the author write this?
to tell people why the sun is important
to warn people that the sun is hot
to show that the sun will always be there
to tell people why the sun is important
100
A rabbit found a carrot that had fallen out of a farmer's basket.
The farmer asked the rabbit if he had seen it. The rabbit told the truth, saying he had taken it. The farmer was happy and gave him another carrot as a reward.
What does this story have a lesson about?
-being patient
-being honest
-being wise
being honest
100
Emily was playing her first soccer game. Emily tried to save a goal. She missed it. The other team scored and won the match. She felt very upset. Her coach told her to keep trying.
Jake and Ryan were playing a game of basketball. Jake missed a shot and lost the game. Jake was mad at himself. Ryan told Jake not to feel bad.
How are the stories similar?
-They are both about being a good friend.
-They are both about losing a game.
-They are both about learning something new.
They are both about losing a game.
100
Ava had butterflies in her stomach. What does this idiom tell us about Ava?
- She is nervous.
- She loves butterflies.
- She is hungry.
She is nervous.
100
Owls are interesting birds. They have big eyes and can turn their heads all the way around. They are good hunters and catch mice and other small animals. They are active at night and sleep during the day. Owls are beautiful and important birds.
Under which heading would you find this information?
How to Spot Owls
What Makes Owls Interesting
Types of Owls
What Makes Owls Interesting
200
This picture is included in a text.
What is the text meant to do?
teach people something
make people laugh
tell people facts
teach people something
200
A crow was very thirsty. He found a pitcher that had a little bit of water, but his beak couldn’t reach to the bottom to drink. He dropped a pebble into the water, and the water level rose a bit. He kept dropping pebbles into the water until he could drink it.
What is the moral of this story?
- Little by little does the trick.
- Crows are thirsty birds.
- Be honest.
Little by little does the trick.
200
The titles of two texts are below.
How to Win at Chess
The History of Chess
How are the two texts similar?
They both give facts.
They are both about a game.
They both tell how to do something.
They are both about a game.
200
The wiggly worms left behind steaks of dirt on the white table.
Which phrase uses alliteration?
-wiggly worms
-left behind
-white table
wiggly worms
200
Which text feature would show you locations and places?
-graph
-map
-caption
-glossary
map
300
I cook food for people to eat. I use a big kitchen with many tools. I use my senses to know when the food is just right. I must work quickly to make sure everything is ready at the same time. Being a chef is busy, but fun.
Which sentence shows the author's opinion?
I cook food for people to eat.
Being a chef is busy, but fun.
I use my senses to know when the food is just right
Being a chef is busy, but fun.
300
Leah picked apples from the tree in her garden. She put them in a basket. She took them to her grandmother's house. Her grandmother gave her a hug. Then they made apple pies together.
How does the grandmother probably feel?
-grateful
-curious
-upset
grateful
300
Cats are animals. They have fur, four legs, and a tail. Cats are playful and love to cuddle. Cats can be kept as pets.
Birds have feathers, wings, and beaks. Birds can sing and build nests. Some birds can fly a long way. Birds can even fly over whole oceans.
How are the two texts similar?
-They are both about pets.
-They are both about animals.
-They are both about flying.
They are both about animals.
300
The dog ran like lightning.
What does the simile tell you about the dog?
-He is fast.
-He chases cats.
-He is nice.
He is fast.
300
Which of these books would most likely include a glossary?
- Carlos Finds a Puppy
- Pinkalicious Throws a Party
- Turtle Facts
Turtle Facts
400
My name is Emily. I love to draw. I draw pictures of my friends. I love drawing animals too. I think I'm very good at it.
Why did Emily write this?
To tell about her hobby
To describe her family
To introduce her pets
to tell about her hobby
400
A boy put his hand into a jar full of gumballs. He grabbed as many as he could hold, but when he tried to pull out his hand, it wouldn’t come out of the jar, because it was too full. He burst into tears, because he didn’t want to lose any gumballs.
What is the theme of the story?
- Don’t try to do too much.
- Gumballs are healthy.
- Only use small jars.
Don’t try to do too much.
400
What is different about the characters in the books The Three Little Pigs and Goldilocks and the Three Bears?
- There are four main characters.
- There are three family members, plus one extra character.
-The characters are animals.
The characters are animals.
400
Flowers, flowers everywhere
In the garden, in my hair
In the vase and at the store
On the table and on the ______.
Which word goes in the blank to make an AABB rhyme scheme?
-chair
-table
-door
door
400
An article tells how to grow tomatoes. Which heading would give details about choosing the season to plant the tomatoes?
Watering the Plants
When to Plant
Where to Plant
When to Plant
500
Rain is very important. It helps to keep the air clean. It also provides water for plants and animals. Rain can also be a lot of fun to play in! Some people enjoy jumping in puddles or watching a thunderstorm. Rain is also needed to grow food.
What is the author’s opinion?
It helps to keep the air clean.
People like jumping in puddles.
Rain is very important.
Rain is very important.
500
Cameron got a new bike. He rode it down the street. He waved to his friends and they waved back. He loved riding his new bike.
How does Cameron feel?
-happy
-lost
-worried
happy
500
A little girl went through the woods to her grandmother's house to deliver some muffins. On her way, she met a hungry wolf. The wolf tried to trick her so he could get some food.
A little boy rode his bike through the city to his grandfather's house to deliver some cupcakes. On his way, he met a hungry wolf. The wolf tried to trick the boy into giving him cupcakes.
What is similar between the two stories?
- the settings
- the tricky character
- the snack being delivered
the tricky character
500
But all sorts of things and weather
Must be taken in together
To make up a year
for everyone.
What is the rhyme scheme?
-AABC
-ABAB
-ABCB
AABC
500
An article tells what Greece is like to visit. Which heading would give details about special sites to visit?
Enjoying the Food
How to Get Around
Famous Places
Famous Places