Paragraph Power
A paragraph tells readers what recycling is.
What does the paragraph MOST LIKELY add?
A. a conclusion
B. introduces the topic
C. a comparison
D. a problem
B. introduces the topic
Chart:
Which detail could be ADDED?
A. Bears are mammals
B. Bears drive cars
C. Bears live on the moon
D. Bears wear shoes
A. Bears are mammals
Which heading BEST fits information about volcano eruptions?
A. Ocean Animals
B. Weather Around the World
C. How Volcanoes Erupt
D. Famous Mountains
C. How Volcanoes Erupt
Main Idea:
Dogs make excellent pets.
Which detail BEST supports the main idea?
A. Dogs bark loudly
B. Dogs can be loyal companions
C. Dogs have four legs
D. Dogs sleep often
B. Dogs can be loyal companions
The exhausted runner sat down immediately.
What does exhausted mean?
A. excited
B. very tired
C. confused
D. nervous
B. very tired
A paragraph gives examples of animals adapting to cold weather.
What does the paragraph MOST LIKELY add?
A. examples/details
B. a joke
C. a conclusion
D. a problem
A. examples/details
Notes:
Which detail belongs?
A. Rainforests are always frozen
B. Rainforests have many animal species
C. Rainforests are made of sand
D. Rainforests never get sunlight
B. Rainforests have many animal species
Which heading BEST fits a section about tornado safety tips?
A. Staying Safe During Storms
B. How Plants Grow
C. Desert Habitats
D. Famous Athletes
A. Staying Safe During Storms
Main Idea:
The storm was dangerous.
Which detail BEST supports the main idea?
A. The storm happened at night
B. Trees fell onto roads during the storm
C. People watched from windows
D. Rain fell for an hour
B. Trees fell onto roads during the storm
Which word is a synonym for rapid?
A. slow
B. fast
C. weak
D. tiny
B. fast
A paragraph explains why plastic pollution harms oceans.
What does the paragraph MOST LIKELY add?
A. entertainment
B. explains a problem
C. a conclusion
D. character dialogue
B. explains a problem
Chart:
Which detail BEST fits?
A. Bees communicate through movement
B. Bees eat hamburgers
C. Bees sleep in beds
D. Bees fly to space
A. Bees communicate through movement
Which heading BEST fits a paragraph about how dolphins communicate?
A. Dangerous Sea Creatures
B. How Dolphins Communicate
C. Building Sandcastles
D. Ocean Pollution
B. How Dolphins Communicate
Main Idea:
Exercise improves health.
Which detail BEST supports the main idea?
A. Exercise can strengthen muscles
B. Exercise shoes come in many colors
C. Gyms play music
D. Some people exercise indoors
A. Exercise can strengthen muscles
Which word is an antonym for ancient?
A. old
B. modern
C. dusty
D. cracked
B. modern
A paragraph compares tornadoes and hurricanes.
What does the paragraph MOST LIKELY add?
A. a sequence of events
B. a conclusion
C. comparison of ideas
D. a problem
C. comparison of ideas
Notes:
Which detail belongs?
A. George Washington invented basketball
B. George Washington helped the new nation grow
C. George Washington lived underwater
D. George Washington discovered electricity
B. George Washington helped the new nation grow
Which heading BEST fits information about the life cycle of butterflies?
A. Insects That Sting
B. Stages of a Butterfly’s Life
C. Life in the Rainforest
D. How to Train Pets
B. Stages of a Butterfly’s Life
Main Idea:
Antarctica is extremely cold.
Which detail BEST supports the main idea?
A. Antarctica has scientists
B. Antarctica is covered in thick ice
C. Antarctica is near oceans
D. Antarctica has birds
B. Antarctica is covered in thick ice
The gigantic whale splashed water into the air.
What does gigantic mean?
A. tiny
B. colorful
C. huge
D. smooth
C. huge
A paragraph reminds readers why conserving water matters and wraps up the article.
What does the paragraph MOST LIKELY add?
A. a conclusion
B. a problem
C. a comparison
D. an example
A. a conclusion
Chart:
Which detail BEST belongs?
A. Penguins are reptiles
B. Penguins are birds
C. Penguins breathe underwater
D. Penguins build rockets
B. Penguins are birds
Which heading BEST fits a section explaining ways to conserve energy at home?
A. Saving Energy at Home
B. Building a Playground
C. Wild Animals of Africa
D. Fun Indoor Games
A. Saving Energy at Home
Main Idea:
Reading daily helps students improve.
Which detail BEST supports the main idea?
A. Libraries have shelves
B. Reading helps build vocabulary and comprehension
C. Some books are long
D. Reading can happen indoors
B. Reading helps build vocabulary and comprehension
The audience applauded after the spectacular performance.
What does spectacular mean?
A. boring
B. ordinary
C. amazing
D. quiet
C. amazing