GRAMMAR
Which punctuation mark correctly ends a declarative sentence?
PERIOD
Who is a text written for or meant to reach?
AUDIENCE
Which type of text is made up and not real?
FICTION
Which statement best shows the main idea of this sentence set?
“Dogs need food, water, and exercise to stay healthy.”
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF DOGS/DOGS NEED CARE
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
A. running to the store quickly
B. The dog ran to the store.
The dog ran to the store.
Which punctuation mark shows strong feeling or excitement in a sentence?
EXCLAMATION MARK
What does “main idea” mean in a passage?
THE MOST IMPORTANT IDEA THE AUTHOR IS TRYING TO TELL
Which type of text gives real facts and information?
NONFICTION
Is this a main idea or detail?
“Cats sleep for many hours each day.”
DETAIL
Who is the most likely intended audience for cartoons?
CHILDREN
Which punctuation mark is used to show a question is being asked?
QUESTION MARK
What are details in a text?
FACTS OR INFORMATION THAT SUPPORT THE MAIN IDEA
What type of story teaches a lesson, often with animals as characters?
FABLE
Is this a main idea or detail?
“Cats have many different behaviors.”
MAIN IDEA
A book that gives real facts about lions is what type of text?
NONFICTION
Which sentence is written correctly?
what are you doing / What are you doing?
What are you doing?
What is the author’s purpose when they write to inform the reader?
TO TEACH OR GIVE INFORMATION
What type of text is written by someone about another person’s life?
BIOGRAPHY
What is the main idea of this set of facts?
“Plants need sunlight, water, and air to grow.”
WHAT PLANTS NEED TO GROW
Write a strong main idea about school.
any clear, complete sentence that states a main idea about school (e.g., “School helps students learn important skills.”)
Which type of writing is used to tell a story with characters and events?
NARRATIVE
When a reader uses clues from the text and what they already know, what are they doing?
MAKING AN INFERENCE
What type of text is written by a person about their own life?
AUTOBIOGRAPHY
What is the main idea?
“Students should read every day to become stronger readers.”
READING DAILY HELPS STUDENTS IMPROVE
What is the lesson (moral) of a fable?
A LESSON ABOUT LIFE OR BEHAVIOR