Author's Perspective and Author's Claim
Question: What is an author’s perspective?
A) The way a story is split into pages
B) The way a writer sees and thinks about things, including their ideas and feelings
C) The number of characters in a story
D) The way words are spelled
B: The way a writer sees and thinks about things, including their ideas and feelings
What is conflict?
The problem
What is the purpose of a heading in a text?
A) To tell the reader the main idea of a section
B) To list the names of the characters
C) To make the text longer
D) To show the author’s opinion
A: To tell the reader the main idea of a section
What is an idiom?
A) A phrase that uses words in a literal way to describe an action
B) A phrase with a meaning that is different from the literal meanings of the words
C) A special type of sentence that only appears in poetry
D) A word or phrase that sounds like another word but has a different meaning
B) A phrase with a meaning that is different from the literal meanings of the words
What is the central idea of a text?
A) The main message the author wants the reader to understand
B) One specific example or detail from the text
C) The order in which events happen in the story
D) A summary of the first paragraph only
A) The main message the author wants the reader to understand
Question: Which of the following best describes an author’s claim in a text?
A) A detail or example used to make the story more interesting
B) The author’s main point or argument that they want the reader to accept
C) The way the author describes the setting or characters
D) The order in which events happen in the story
B) The author’s main point or argument that they want the reader to accept
Question: What is the plot of a story?
A) The way the author writes sentences and uses punctuation
B) The lesson or moral the story teaches
C) The sequence of events in a story, including the setting, conflict, and resolution
D) The list of characters and where they live
C: The sequence of events in a story, including the setting, conflict, and resolution
What are 4 sequence words?
First, Next, The, Finally, Second, Third, Also,
Read the sentence:
"After starring in several blockbuster movies, the actor became a household name, recognized by people all over the country."
What does the idiom "household name" mean?
A) famous
B) private
C) chosen
D) beautiful
A) famous
Which of the following best describes relevant details in a text?
A)Words or sentences that are only in the introduction or conclusion
B) Facts that are interesting but do not help explain the main point
C) Information that directly supports or explains the central idea.
D) Any information that appears in bold or italics
C) Words or sentences that are only in the introduction or conclusion
Passage:
"Recycling is not just a choice; it’s a responsibility. If we fail to recycle, future generations will face the consequences of overflowing landfills and polluted oceans. Everyone must do their part to protect the planet."
Question: What is the author’s perspective in this passage?
A) Recycling is optional and only needed in certain situations
B) Recycling is only the government’s responsibility, not individuals’
C) Recycling is a waste of time and does not make a difference
D) Recycling is important, and everyone has a responsibility to help the environment
D: Recycling is important, and everyone has a responsibility to help the environment
Passage:
"Jordan wanted to join the basketball team, but he was nervous because he hadn’t played much in the past and worried he wouldn’t make any friends on the team."
Question: What is the main conflict in this passage?
A) Jordan is trying to decide whether to join the basketball team while worrying about his skills and making friends.
B) Jordan practices basketball every day after school.
C) Jordan’s team wins every game easily.
D) Jordan decides to play a different sport instead of basketball
A) Jordan is trying to decide whether to join the basketball team while worrying about his skills and making friends.
Passage:
"During the science experiment, Jordan first measured the chemicals carefully. Next, he mixed them together and observed the reaction. Finally, he recorded his results in a lab notebook and cleaned up his workspace."
Question: Which of the following correctly shows the sequence of events in the passage?
A) Jordan cleaned up, recorded his results, then measured the chemicals.
B) Jordan measured the chemicals, mixed them, then recorded his results.
C) Jordan recorded his results, measured the chemicals, then mixed them.
D) Jordan mixed the chemicals, recorded his results, then measured them.
B) Jordan measured the chemicals, mixed them, then recorded his results
Read this sentence from the passage:
"During the hike, Liam noticed a bat swooping quietly through the trees at dusk."
Which sentence uses the same meaning of bat as it is used in the sentence from the passage?
A) The baseball player swung the bat and hit a home run.
B) She spotted a bat hanging upside down in the cave.
C) He received a bat charm as a gift from his friend.
D) The wind blew so hard it felt like a bat against the window.
B) She spotted a bat hanging upside down in the cave
"Many cities are planting more trees along streets and in parks to improve air quality. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, provide shade, and reduce noise pollution. In addition, they create spaces where people can relax and enjoy nature."
Question: Which of the following is a relevant detail that supports the main idea that planting trees is beneficial for cities?
A) Trees absorb carbon dioxide.
B) Some trees have colorful leaves in autumn.
C) Birds often build nests in trees.
D) People like looking at trees in movies.
A) Trees absorb carbon dioxide.
Passage:
"Many students struggle to concentrate in early morning classes because their bodies are not fully awake. Research shows that teenagers need 8–10 hours of sleep each night to stay healthy and perform academically. Therefore, schools should start later in the morning to help students succeed."
Question: What is the author’s main claim in this passage?
A) Teenagers need 8–10 hours of sleep each night.
B) Many students struggle to concentrate in early morning classes.
C) Schools should start later in the morning to help students succeed.
D) Research shows that sleep affects health and academic performance.
C) Schools should start later in the morning to help students succeed.
Passage:
"Liam loved baking with his grandmother every weekend. One day, they decided to enter a local baking contest. Liam practiced his recipes for weeks, but on the day of the contest, his cake didn’t turn out as planned. Despite this, he learned a lot and decided to try again next year."
Which event happens in the middle of the story?
A) Liam decides to try again next year.
B) Liam practices his recipes for weeks.
C) Liam loves baking with his grandmother every weekend.
D) Liam’s cake doesn’t turn out as planned.
B: Liam practices his recipes for weeks
Passage:
"The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. It is home to thousands of species of plants and animals. Many indigenous communities have lived in the rainforest for centuries, relying on its resources for food, shelter, and medicine."
Question: Which heading would best fit this passage?
A) Tropical Ecosystems and Their Inhabitants
B) Rainforest Deforestation Around the World
C) Advances in Modern Agriculture
D) Endangered Animals in Africa
A) Tropical Ecosystems and Their Inhabitants
Read the sentence:
"The volunteers toiled around the clock to rebuild the community center after the storm, working tirelessly from dawn until midnight."
What does the idiom "toiled around the clock" mean?
A) Worked every day with a few breaks
B) watched the clock tick
C) Dance around a large clock
D) Work with a large group
A) Worked every day with a few breaks
Relevant Details:
Mia trained every day to prepare for the school marathon.
She ate healthy meals to stay energized.
Her friends and family cheered for her during practice runs.
Question: Which sentence is the best central idea for these details?
A) Friends and family cheering can make practice more fun.
B) School marathons take place in the spring.
C) Mia’s preparation and support helped her succeed in running a marathon.
D) Eating healthy meals improves energy for daily activities.
C) Mia’s preparation and support helped her succeed in running a marathon.
Passage:
"Despite advances in technology that promise convenience and efficiency, our reliance on digital devices has subtly eroded interpersonal communication and critical thinking skills. Individuals must consciously create time for reflection and face-to-face interaction to maintain meaningful connections and independent thought."
Question: What is the author’s perspective in this passage?
A) Technology is entirely harmful and should be avoided.
B) Digital devices are useful, but overreliance can negatively affect communication and thinking, so balance is necessary.
C) Face-to-face interaction is unnecessary in the modern world.
D) Technology has no impact on personal relationships or thinking skills.
B) Digital devices are useful, but overreliance can negatively affect communication and thinking, so balance is necessary
Paragraph:
"Jordan was excited to play in the championship soccer game, but just before it started, he realized he had forgotten his cleats at home. He didn’t want to miss the game, but he also didn’t want to play without the proper shoes. Jordan had to figure out what to do before the game began."
Question: What is the main conflict in this paragraph? (In a complete sentence)
"Marcus was preparing for the city-wide robotics competition. He first studied previous winning designs to understand common strategies. Then, he and his team built a prototype, tested it, and noticed several design flaws. After revising their prototype based on the test results, they practiced operating the robot repeatedly before the final competition."
Question: Which of the following correctly identifies the sequence of events, including the reasoning behind each step?
A) Marcus built a prototype, studied previous designs, revised based on testing, then practiced for the competition.
B) Marcus studied previous designs, built and tested a prototype, revised it based on testing, then practiced for the competition.
C) Marcus revised his prototype, practiced operating it, built it, then studied previous designs.
D) Marcus practiced operating the robot, tested a prototype, revised it, then studied previous designs.
B) Marcus studied previous designs, built and tested a prototype, revised it based on testing, then practiced for the competition
Read this sentence from the passage:
"The engineer presented a creative solution to the problem."
The suffix -ive means “having the quality of.” What does creative mean as it is used in this sentence?
A) Original
B) Strict
C) Careless
D) Ordinary
A) Original
Passage:
"Recycling programs in many cities help reduce waste in landfills. Volunteers collect paper, plastics, and metals from homes and businesses. Schools also teach students how to recycle properly. Local governments provide recycling bins on streets and in public areas."
Central Idea: Recycling programs help reduce waste in cities.
Question: Which sentence from the passage is the most relevant detail that supports the central idea?
A) Recycling programs in many cities help reduce waste in landfills.
B) Schools also teach students how to recycle properly.
C) Local governments provide recycling bins on streets and in public areas.
D) Volunteers collect paper, plastics, and metals from homes and businesses.
D) Volunteers collect paper, plastics, and metals from homes and businesses.