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Author's Purpose
Making Inferences
Graphic Information
Text Features
Text Structures
100
The author tries to convince the reader of something.
Persuade
100
“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the picture window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m going to kill you, Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone. Why did Tommy leave?
Tommy broke the window with his baseball.
100
What is resin?
a thick, sticky substance that oozes out of trees
100
It calls attention to new and important words.
Bold Print
100
The author provides readers with chronological events or a list of steps in a procedure.
Sequence or Order
200
The author gibes information about a topic.
Inform
200
Who has seen the wind? Neither I nor you: But when leaves hang trembling, The wind is passing through. Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I: But when the trees bow down their heads, The wind is passing by. Which BEST describes the wind? A. comforting B. very calming C. rather silly D. strong
D. strong
200
How many years ago was Juicy Fruit introduced?
123 years ago
200
These are the words next to a picture that explain what it is or is about.
Caption
200
The author provides several details of something to give the reader a mental image.
Description
300
The author writes something for the reader to enjoy.
Entertain
300
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was “presentable,” as Alice had often said. What type of job does Paul MOST likely have? A. Doctor B. Policeman C. Farmer D. Truck Driver
C. Farmer
300
What was the first gum sold in a vending machine?
Tutti-Frutti
300
This tells the reader what the section of reading is about.
Heading or Subtitile
300
The author discusses similarities and differences between people, places, things, concepts, or ideas.
Compare and Contrast
400
The author writes the steps the reader will follow.
Explain
400
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, “There, there, Max. We’ll just find something else to do.” She began to unpack the basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, “I don’t wanna sand-mich!” A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed. What was Mom planning to do today? A. Go to the store B. Have a picnic C. Go to the movie D. Have friends over
B. Have a picnic
400
According to the timeline, why was Blibber-Blubber never sold? A. It didn’t taste good. B. It didn’t make big bubbles. C. It was too sticky. D. It fell apart when chewed.
C. It was too sticky.
400
It shows information in a visual way so that it can be understood by readers.
Graph or Table
400
The author gives information about a conflict and explains one or more resolution.
Problem and Solution
500
The author uses some of the senses to tell about the topic.
Describe
500
"I mean, come on, Mom," Marcus protested in front of the building. "You got me up early just to come here?" He sighed and trudged up the steps. "You know I'd rather sleep sleep late on Saturday." His mother smiled and ruffled his hair. "It's not so bad," she said. "You got to have breakfast from the drive-through doughnut place!" "But you know I'm not into places like this. They're old. And all they have is old things." "Now, Marcus," his mother replied patiently. "This is the best place to learn about Texas history. Besides," she continued, "your report is due in two days. What better place to get all the information you need?" Which of the following BEST describes where this selection takes place? A. in a school library B. at a historical museum C. in a gymnasium D. at a lumber store
B. at a historical museum
500
5. Based on the timeline, which of the following is true? A. Making chewing gum is easy. B. The Wrigley Company invented the first chewing gum. C. People chew less gum today than they used to. D. The first gum sold in stores was not made from chicle.
D. The first gum sold in stores was not made from chicle.
500
This alphabetically lists new or important words and tells what they means.
Glossary
500
The author describes an event and how it influences the event or many events that follow it.
Cause and Effect