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Vocabulary
100

Which text structure focuses on telling events in time order?

Chronological

100

What is the definition of "Credible"?

Believable and Trustworthy

100

What is Ms Krogman's favorite color?

Pink

100

What does the "E" in PIE stand for?

Entertain

100

What is the definition of subsurface?

Below the Surface

200

Which text structure discusses similarities and differences between two things? 

Compare and Contrast

200

What does the "R" in the CRAAP test stand for?

Relevant

200

What are the names of Ms Krogman's chickens?

Pam and Nancy

200

Which purpose applies to Fiction stories?

Entertain

200

What is the definition of flyby?

An aircraft that flies by a specific location or target.

300

Which text structure presents an issue and then discusses different ways to solve that issue?

Problem and Solution

300

Select two synonyms for the word "credible" 

a. dishonest

b. dependable 

c. biased

d. trustworthy

e. arrogant

Dependable and Trustworthy

300

When is Ms Krogman's birthday?

August 3

300

What does the acronym PIE stand for?

Persuade, Inform, Entertain

300

What is a synonym for subsurface?

Underground 

400

"Because the drainage system was clogged with debris, water couldn't flow away properly, resulting in flooded streets and water-damaged properties."

This is an example of which text structure?


Cause and Effect

400

What is NOT a way to verify a credible source? 

A. The website ends in .edu or .org

B. Users can post and join for free

C. It has been recently updated

D. It has been fact checked by other sources

Users can post and join for free

400

What is Ms Krogman's favorite flavor of Alani?

Witch's Brew

400

Identify the Author's Purpose of this paragraph. 

"It is imperative that our community bans single-use plastics to protect our local ecosystems. Every year, millions of tons of plastic enter our oceans, killing marine life and polluting our beaches. By switching to reusable bags and containers, we can significantly reduce this waste and protect the habitat of countless species."

Persuade

400

Write the word "flyby" accurately in a sentence.

The airplane did a flyby past the Grand Canyon.

500

"The monarch butterfly or simply monarch is a milkweed butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. Other common names, depending on region, include milkweed, common tiger, wanderer, and black-veined brown."

This is an example of which text structure?

Description
500

What does the CRAAP acronym stand for?

Currency, Relevant, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose

500

What is Ms Krogman's favorite candy?

Sour Patch Strawberries or Swedish Fish

500

Identify the Author's Purpose of this paragraph. 

"Jupiter, a massive gas giant and the 5th planet from the sun, lacks a solid surface. Formed 4.5 billion years ago, it is vast enough to contain 1,000 Earths." 

Inform

500
Draw a picture to define the word "Subsurface."

A picture of worms in the dirt.

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