Text Structure
“First the caterpillar spun a silky cocoon around itself. Then, after days of rest, it emerged as a butterfly with bright wings.”
What text structure is this?
Sequence (Chronological Order)
“Tara felt elated when she saw her test score.”
What does “elated” most likely mean?
Very happy
Identify the adjective in this sentence: “The shiny bike raced down the hill.”
Shiny
A news report about the weather forecast aims to:
A) Persuade
B) Inform
C) Entertain
D) Describe
B. Inform
What substance do bees make in their hives that can be spread on bread?
Honey
“Rain poured down, stirring puddles on the sidewalks; thunder rumbled overhead, and lightning streaked across the dark sky.”
What text structure is this?
Description
“The treasure map was so faded that we could barely read the X that marked the spot.”
What does “faded” mean?
Worn or less bright
Which sentence uses the correct plural form?
A) There are two fox’s in the yard.
B) There are two foxes in the yard.
C) There are two foxs in the yard.
D) There are two foxes’ in the yard.
B) There are two foxes in the yard.
A movie trailer trying to get you to buy tickets aims to:
A) Inform
B) Entertain
C) Persuade
D) Describe
C. Persuade
What company makes the popular toy bricks that click together?
LEGO
“Both whales and sharks live in the ocean, but whales are mammals that breathe air and nurse their young, while sharks are fish that use gills to extract oxygen and lay eggs.” What text structure is this?
Compare and Contrast
“Jamal’s explanation was lucid, so everyone understood the instructions right away.”
What does “lucid” mean?
Clear
Which sentence uses the comparative adjective correctly?
A) She is more taller than her brother.
B) She is taller than her brother.
C) She is most tall than her brother.
D) She is more tall than her brother.
B) She is taller than her brother.
A short story about a talking dog aims to:
A) Persuade
B) Inform
C) Entertain
D) Instruct
C. Entertain
What is the process called when plants use sunlight to make their own food?
Photosynthesis
“Because the school bus was late, Anna missed her reading quiz. As a result, she had to stay after school to make it up.”
What text structure is this?
Cause and Effect
“The old house had an eerie glow at night, and strange noises echoed through its halls.”
What does “eerie” mean?
Scary or unsettling
Rewrite this run-on as two sentences: “Leo finished his homework he then went outside to play.”
Leo finished his homework. Then he went outside to play.
A “How-to” booklet on planting a garden aims to:
A) Persuade
B) Entertain
C) Inform
D) Instruct
D. Instruct
Which candy consists of a creamy peanut-butter center shaped like a cup, covered in milk chocolate?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
“The library was too small and crowded, making it hard to find books. To fix this, the principal held a fundraiser, bought new shelves, and expanded the reading area.”
What text structure is this?
Problem and Solution
“Her meticulous painting showed every tiny detail, from the veins in the leaf to the texture of the bark.”
What does “meticulous” mean?
Very careful and precise
In the sentence “Because the cake was delicious, everyone asked for seconds,” identify the dependent clause and the independent clause.
Dependent clause = Because the cake was delicious; Independent clause = everyone asked for seconds.
A charity’s fundraising letter aiming to show the need for donations primarily aims to:
A) Persuade
B) Inform
C) Entertain
D) Describe
A. Persuade
Which popular YouTuber—real name Jimmy Donaldson—is famous for big-budget challenge videos and philanthropic stunts like the #TeamTrees campaign?
Mr. Beast