Author vs Reader Perspective
The author writes that recycling is important because it helps the Earth.
What is the author’s perspective?
A. Recycling is boring
B. Recycling is important
C. Recycling is hard
D. Recycling is unnecessary
B. Recycling is important
When the power went out during the storm, Marcus quickly grabbed a flashlight and helped his younger sister find their parents. He stayed calm even though the thunder was loud. Later, his parents thanked him for being responsible.
Question:
Which detail from the paragraph best explains how Marcus responds to the storm?
A. The thunder was loud
B. The power went out
C. Marcus grabbed a flashlight and helped his sister
D. His parents thanked him
C. Marcus grabbed a flashlight and helped his sister
Farmers in the area have noticed that the river is getting lower each year. Crops need a lot of water to grow strong and healthy. Without enough water, plants can dry out and die. This could lead to less food being produced.
Question:
Which detail from the paragraph explains why farmers are concerned about water?
A. The river is nearby
B. Crops need water to grow strong and healthy
C. Farmers work hard
D. Plants are green
B. Crops need water to grow strong and healthy
The kitten was tiny, so small it fit in my hand.
What does tiny mean?
A. Huge
B. Small
C. Loud
D. Fast
B. Small
The ice is cold.
Is this literal or nonliteral?
A. Literal
B. Nonliteral
A. Literal
You think recycling takes too much time.
What is this an example of?
A. Author’s perspective
B. Reader’s perspective
C. Main idea
D. Text feature
B. Reader’s perspective
During the group project, Alina noticed that one student was not helping. Instead of getting upset, she politely asked the student to join in and gave them a small task. By the end, the group worked well together.
Question:
Which detail from the paragraph best explains how Alina responds to the problem?
A. The group had a project
B. One student was not helping
C. Alina politely asked the student to join in and gave them a task
D. The group finished the project
C. Alina politely asked the student to join in and gave them a task
Jamal forgot to study for his math test. During the test, he felt unsure about many of the questions. When he got his grade back, it was much lower than he expected. Jamal decided he would study more next time.
Question:
Which detail from the paragraph explains why Jamal felt unsure during the test?
A. He decided to study next time
B. He forgot to study for the test
C. He got his grade back
D. The test was on math
B. He forgot to study for the test
The desert is arid, meaning it gets very little rain.
What does arid mean?
A. Wet
B. Dry
C. Cold
D. Windy
B. Dry
She has a heart of gold.
What does this mean?
A. Her heart is metal
B. She is kind
C. She is sick
D. She is rich
B. She is kind
The author says school uniforms are helpful because they reduce bullying.
What is the author trying to do?
A. Entertain
B. Inform
C. Persuade
D. Describe
C. Persuade
After missing the final shot in the game, Jordan felt disappointed. The next day, he returned to the court and practiced shooting for over an hour. He told himself he would do better next time.
Question:
Which detail from the paragraph best explains how Jordan responds to his mistake?
A. He missed the final shot
B. He felt disappointed
C. He practiced shooting for over an hour the next day
D. He played in a game
C. He practiced shooting for over an hour the next day
The class planned a picnic for Friday afternoon. On Thursday night, dark clouds filled the sky and heavy rain began to fall. By morning, the ground was wet and muddy. The teacher decided to cancel the picnic.
Question:
Which detail from the paragraph explains why the picnic was canceled?
A. The class planned a picnic
B. It was Friday afternoon
C. The ground was wet and muddy
D. The teacher made a decision
C. The ground was wet and muddy
She was exhausted after running, so she went to sleep right away.
What does exhausted mean?
A. Happy
B. Tired
C. Angry
D. Hungry
B. Tired
It’s raining cats and dogs.
What does this mean?
A. Animals are falling
B. It is raining hard
C. It is sunny
D. It is snowing
B. It is raining hard
You read an article and disagree with the author’s opinion.
What are you showing?
A. Author’s purpose
B. Reader’s perspective
C. Main idea
D. Setting
B. Reader’s perspective
Nina was nervous about reading aloud in class. When it was her turn, she took a deep breath and began reading slowly and clearly. By the end, she was smiling and proud of herself.
Question:
Which detail from the paragraph best explains how Nina responds to her fear?
A. She was nervous
B. She took a deep breath and began reading slowly and clearly
C. She smiled at the end
D. It was her turn to read
B. She took a deep breath and began reading slowly and clearly
Lena practiced playing the piano every day after school. At first, she made many mistakes and felt frustrated. Over time, she improved and could play songs smoothly. At the recital, she performed confidently in front of an audience.
Question:
Which detail from the paragraph explains why Lena performed confidently?
A. She had a recital
B. She practiced every day after school
C. She made mistakes
D. There was an audience
B. She practiced every day after school
The glass was fragile, so handle it carefully.
What does fragile mean?
A. Strong
B. Breakable
C. Heavy
D. Dirty
B. Breakable
The classroom was a zoo.
What does this mean?
A. Animals were inside
B. It was loud and messy
C. It was clean
D. It was quiet
B. It was loud and messy
The author believes pets improve people’s lives, but you think they are too much work.
What is being shown?
A. Only the author’s perspective
B. Only the reader’s perspective
C. Both perspectives are the same
D. Different perspectives between author and reader
D. Different perspectives between author and reader
Ethan saw that his friend dropped all of his books in the hallway. Even though Ethan was in a hurry, he stopped to help pick them up. He then walked with his friend to class.
Question:
Which detail from the paragraph best explains how Ethan responds to the situation?
A. He was in a hurry
B. His friend dropped books
C. Ethan stopped to help pick them up
D. They walked to class
C. Ethan stopped to help pick them up
Why do readers summarize a text?
A. To make it longer
B. To remember important ideas
C. To add opinions
D. To confuse others
B. To remember important ideas
He was nervous before the test, his hands shaking and heart racing.
What does nervous mean?
A. Calm
B. Excited
C. Worried
D. Sleepy
C. Worried
Why do authors use nonliteral language?
A. To confuse readers
B. To make writing more interesting
C. To make it shorter
D. To repeat ideas
B. To make writing more interesting