Main idea
Which sentence does NOT belong? My family goes camping every summer. We sleep in a tent, roast marshmallows, and eat junk food. We fish too! My sister went to the mall last summer. Sometimes we go on long hikes. a.) We fish too! b.) My sister went to the mall last summer.
b.) My sister went to the mall last summer.
Ask anyone and he or she can tell you how much a penny is worth. One cent, right? Not quite. In 2012, it cost more than two cents to make a penny. In fact, it cost 11 cents to make a nickel, too. Why does the government keep manufacturing these coins, then? After all, why keep making them when most people do not use change these days?
What does the word manufacturing mean?
make
First, Second, Last, Next
Which text structure matches the signal words above?
a. cause and effect
b. compare and contrast
c. description
d. problem and solution
e. sequence
d. Sequence
Do you want a new pet? Tell your mom or dad to bring you to the Cat Corral, where we have more than 30 kinds of kitties. Whether you choose a gorgeous angora or a friendly tabby, we have the perfect cat. Remember, Cat Corral is where your new pet is waiting!
What is the authors purpose?
A. Inform B. Entertain C. Persuade D. Fact
C. Persuade
There are 60 minutes in an hour.
FACT
Joey ran down the field kicking the soccer ball. He got close to the goal and kicked as hard as he could. The goalie caught the ball and threw it back out. Joey knew he would try again soon.
The main idea is: a.) you can't use your hands in soccer b.) Joey is trying to score a goal
b.) Joey is trying to score a goal
Please ELIMINATE the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there.
a.) delete b.) find c.) add
a.) delete
Because, reason, therefore, as a result, since, if
Which text structure matches the signal words above?
a. cause and effect
b. compare and contrast
c. description
d. problem and solution
a. Cause and effect
My teacher, Mrs. Lynn greets the class every morning. She hands out our homework and says the same thing each day. It's like a broken record playing in my head. "Byron, don't forget to do your homework and do not come back with an excuse as to why it isn't finished." I leaned forward and jumped on top of my desk and yelled, "I'm not doing my homework tonight!" Then Mrs. Lynn grabbed my hand and walked me down to the office.
Who is telling the story?
a. Byron
b. Mrs. Lynn
c. Narrator
a. Byron
Opinions can be proven.
FALSE
Every morning when I get up I eat breakfast, brush my teeth, comb my hair, get dressed and make my bed. After that, it is my job to feed the dog in the morning.
The main idea is: a.) taking care of my dog b.) my morning activities c.) what time I eat breakfast
b.) my morning activities
Many Northern birds MIGRATE for the winter. They return in the spring.
a.) sing b.) eat c.) move away
c.) move away
For North Americans, the East Coast meets the Atlantic ocean, while the West Coast meets the Pacific. The Pacific ocean is the biggest ocean on Earth. It covers more of Earth than all the land put together! By contrast, the Atlantic ocean is about half the size of the Pacific. On average, the Pacific is more than twelve thousand feet deep. However, the Atlantic is less than eleven thousand feet deep.
This is an example of ___
a. Cause and effect
b. Compare and contrast
c. Description
d. Problem and solution
e. Sequence
b. Compare and contrast
My teacher, Mrs. Lynn greets the class every morning. She hands out our homework and says the same thing each day. It's like a broken record playing in my head. "Byron, don't forget to do your homework and do not come back with an excuse as to why it isn't finished." I leaned forward and jumped on top of my desk and yelled, "I'm not doing my homework tonight!" Then Mrs. Lynn grabbed my hand and walked me down to the office.
How does the main character feel about doing homework?
Mad, upset, etc.
The theme of a story is the central topic or message the author wants the reader to understand.
TRUE
Benjamin Franklin loved the city of Philadelphia. He started the city’s first hospital and fire department. Ben also started Philadelphia’s first public library. Benjamin Franklin worked very hard to make Philadelphia a better place to live.
A. Benjamin Franklin worked hard to make his city a great place to live.
B .Benjamin Franklin worked for the fire department. C. Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about books. D.Benjamin Franklin went to school in Philedelphia.
A. Benjamin Franklin worked hard to make his city a great place to live.
My pet guinea pig is an HERBIVORE, so I only feed him plants, never meat. HERBIVORE means:
eats plants only, plant eater
Every Spring, the people of Seville, Spain, have a fair. There are many special things about this citywide party. One is that many people ride horses to the fair. The horses have fancy ribbons in their tails. Another is that on the fairgrounds, more than a thousand casetas are set up. Everyone does special dances in the casetas on the streets, all night long.
This is an example of __
a. Cause and effect
b. Compare and Contrast
c. Description
d. Problem and Solution
e. Sequence
c. Description
Emily is nervous for her first dance class. She doesn't know if she will be able to do all the steps. When her mom walked her to the door, she held her mom's hand tight. "I don't want to go in, Mommy," Emily whispered. "It will be okay. Trying new things can be scary at first, but I promise you'll have fun if you give it a chance." Emily's mom said. Just then Emily's dance teacher opened the door with a big smile on her face. "Hi, you must be Emily! Come on in! We are going to have a lot of fun dancing today!" Emily smiled back and let go of her mom's hand.
What is the author's purpose?
a. To inform
b. To entertain
c. To persuade
b. To entertain
Context clues help you figure out the meaning of a word by relating it to other words in the sentence.
TRUE
Benjamin Franklin loved to write. When he was twenty-two, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper. He also printed a book called Poor Richard’s Almanac. It had funny stories, information about the weather, and wise sayings.
A. Benjamin Franklin worked very hard when he was young.
B. Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about the weather. C. Benjamin Franklin was very poor
D. Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.
d. Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.
Erica was feeling really LETHARGIC on Sunday. She didn't have any energy left after the amusement park trip. LETHARGIC means:
tired, sluggish, drained
Have you ever made macaroni and cheese? It's simple! First, boil some water and make the noodles. The, mix your cheese sauce. After the cheese sauce is ready, mix it with your noodles. Bake the entire thing in the oven. Finally, it's time to eat it!
This is an example of __
a. Cause and effect
b. Compare and Contrast
c. Description
d. Problem and Solution
e. Sequence
e. Sequence
Have you ever wondered how animals and plants survive in the desert? The desert is a hot, dry place where most animals and plants would not be able to survive in. However, animals and plants like the desert toad or the cactus have adapted for survival. The desert toad burrows underground to avoid the scorching sun. Cacti store water and can go without water for a year or more!
What is the authors purpose?
a. To inform
b. To entertain
c. To persuade
a. To inform
Cheesecake is the best dessert in the whole world!
OPINION