RI/RL 6.1
Which is the BEST example of citing evidence?
A. “I think the character is brave.”
B. “The character is brave because on page 5 he rescues the dog.”
C. “The character is nice.”
D. “The character is my favorite.”
B. “The character is brave because on page 5 he rescues the dog.”
The lesson or message of a story is called the ______.
Answer: theme
Words like “simile” and “metaphor” describe types of ______ language.
Answer: figurative
A story is typically organized into beginning, middle, and ______.
Answer: end
Triple Jeopardy!
If an author is writing to convince you of something, they are trying to ______________ the reader. (Think of P.I.E.)
Persuade
If a question asks, “How do you know?” what should you include in your answer?
Answer: Evidence or a quote from the text
The main idea of an informational text is called the ______ idea.
Answer: central
“She ran like the wind” is an example of —
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Hyperbole
D. Personification
B. Simile
Which is a common informational text structure?
A. Problem and solution
B. Characters and setting
C. Dialogue
D. Theme
A. Problem and solution
Which is an example of first-person point of view?
A. He walked to school.
B. They went to the park.
C. I couldn’t believe my eyes.
D. She was excited.
C. I couldn’t believe my eyes.
Which phrase shows strong textual evidence?
A. “In my opinion…”
B. “For example, in paragraph 3…”
C. “I believe…”
D. “Maybe…”
B. “For example, in paragraph 3…”
Double Jeopardy!
Which is a theme?
A. Dogs
B. Friendship requires trust
C. A park
D. Summer vacation
B. Friendship requires trust
If an author describes a place as “gloomy,” the connotation is —
A. Cheerful
B. Bright
C. Dark or depressing
D. Loud
C. Dark or depressing
In a story, the climax is —
A. The introduction
B. The turning point
C. The conclusion
D. The setting
B. The turning point
If an article presents only one side of an argument, it may show —
A. Humor
B. Bias
C. Theme
D. Dialogue
B. Bias
After losing the game, Marcus slammed his backpack on the floor and refused to talk to anyone on the bus ride home.
What can you infer about how Marcus is feeling?
A. Excited
B. Confused
C. Disappointed or upset
D. Proud
C. Disappointed or upset
Which is the best example of a central idea?
A. Penguins are cute.
B. Penguins live in Antarctica.
C. Penguins survive harsh climates using special adaptations.
D. Antarctica is cold.
C. Penguins survive harsh climates using special adaptations.
What strategy should you use first to determine the meaning of an unknown word in a text?
Answer: Context clues
What part of an informational text tells the reader what the author will explain or discuss?
A. Conclusion
B. Introduction
C. Index
D. Glossary
B. Introduction
Which of the following is one of the main reasons an author writes a text?
A. To decorate the page
B. To share facts, entertain, or persuade
C. To confuse the reader
D. To change the font
B. To share facts, entertain, or persuade
What 2 things help you form an inference?
Background (prior) knowledge and text evidence
In a story, a girl practices every day for the spelling bee. Even after losing the first time, she keeps studying and eventually wins the next year.
What is the best theme of this story?
A. Spelling bees are important.
B. Practice takes time.
C. Perseverance leads to success.
D. Winning is everything.
C. Perseverance leads to success.
Read the sentence:
“The classroom was a zoo after the substitute teacher stepped out.”
What does the word “zoo” most likely mean in this sentence?
A. A place with wild animals
B. Loud and chaotic
C. Educational and interesting
D. Clean and organized
B. Loud and chaotic
Which text structure is being used when an article explains causes of air pollution and then lists effects on health and the environment?
A. Compare & contrast
B. Cause & effect
C. Chronological order
D. Problem & solution
B. Cause & effect
A magazine article describes how early humans survived by learning to make fire and tools. The author includes facts about archaeological discoveries but also emphasizes how these discoveries help us appreciate human ingenuity.
What is the author’s point of view toward early humans?
A. Indifferent — it doesn’t matter
B. Critical — early humans were foolish
C. Admiring — early humans were innovative
D. Confused — early humans didn’t know what they were doing
C. Admiring — early humans were innovative