Transitions
Combine the two sentences using an appropriate time transition (e.g., first, then, later):
I fed the dog. I finished my homework.
Example: First I fed the dog, then I finished my homework.
Other answers accepted.
Which text feature helps a reader know what a section is mostly about?
a) Glossary b) Heading c) Caption d) Index
b) Heading
Read the sentences and choose the detail that best supports the central idea:
Central idea: Dogs need daily exercise.
a) Dogs sleep a lot.
b) Walking helps dogs stay healthy and burn energy.
c) Some dogs like to swim.
d) Dogs can hear very well.
b) Walking helps dogs stay healthy and burn energy.
Which word with the suffix -ure means "a pictorial or visual representation"?
a) pressure b) picture c) closure d) gesture
b) picture
Which signal word most likely indicates a cause-and-effect text structure?
a) for example b) because c) next d) in contrast
b) because
Choose the best transition word to complete the sentence:
She forgot her umbrella, ______ she got wet on the way home.
a) however b) therefore c) meanwhile d) for example
b) therefore
Match each text feature to its purpose:
D, B, C, A
Read this paragraph:
"Sunflowers follow the sun across the sky. Their stems bend so the large flower heads always face sunlight. This helps them make more food through photosynthesis."
Which sentence is the supporting detail that explains why sunflowers turn toward the sun?
"This helps them make more food through photosynthesis."
Add the suffix -ure to the base word "expos" (adjust spelling if needed) to make a real word. Write the correct word.
exposure
Read this topic sentence: "Many people started biking to work when cities improved bike lanes."
Which text structure (chronological, cause/effect, compare/contrast, problem/solution, or description) would best organize a paragraph that explains why more people began biking?
Cause/ effect
Write one sentence that adds information to this idea using a transition (use words like also, in addition, furthermore):
I practice the piano every day.
I practice the piano every day and also participate in soccer after school.
Other answers accepted.
How can a chart or graph help a reader understand information in an informational text? (Write one clear sentence.)
A chart or a graph can give a visual representation to organize information. For instance, you can organize student height using a graph.
Other answers accepted.
Which sentence is NOT a supporting detail for the central idea: "Recycling reduces landfill waste"?
a) Recycling paper and plastic keeps materials out of landfills.
b) Many communities have recycling bins at curbside.
c) Birds build nests from twigs and grass.
d) Recycling saves energy compared to making new products from raw materials.
c) Birds build nests from twigs and grass.
Choose the correct -ure word to complete the sentence:
The museum guide gave a long ______ about the artist’s life.
(choices: exposure, agriculture, lecture, adventure)
lecture
Match each text structure to the clue:
C, B, A
Combine the sentences using an appropriate contrast transition (e.g., however, although, on the other hand):
Marco likes spicy food. His sister cannot handle spicy food.
Although Marco likes spicy food his sister cannot handle it.
Other answers accepted.
You are reading a science article and encounter the word photosynthesis.
Which text feature should you check to find the word’s definition quickly? Explain where you would find it.
Glossary- either at the bottom of the page or in the back of the book.
Read the central idea: "Bicycling is a healthy way to travel."
Choose TWO details that support this idea:
a) Bicycles come in many colors.
b) Riding a bike strengthens leg muscles.
c) Bike lanes help protect riders on busy streets.
d) Tires need air to roll smoothly.
b) and c)
Which choice best describes a common meaning added by the suffix -ure?
a) a person who performs an action
b) the act or result of an action
c) a place where people live
d) a small amount of something
b) the act or result of an action
Name two signal words or phrases you might find in a compare/contrast text.
alike, similar, different, differences, similarities, but, both, however, and
Edit the second sentence below by adding a sequence transition at the start of the second sentence to improve flow (suggestions: next, then, after that):
We planted seeds in the garden. We watered them and waited for sprouts.
We planted seeds in the garden. Next, we watered them and waited for sprouts.
Other answers accepted.
State whether the sentence is true or false.
"A caption gives a short description of a picture in the text."
True
Paragraph: "Lila studied every night for the spelling bee. She used flashcards, asked a friend to quiz her, and practiced writing words three times each. At the competition, she remembered all the words."
Write one sentence that names a supporting detail that shows Lila prepared for the spelling bee.
"Lila studied every night for the spelling bee."
or
"She used flashcards, asked a friend to quiz her, and practiced writing words three times each."
Write a sentence using the word enclosure that shows its meaning (hint: think of a fenced area)
Example:
The enclosure kept the puppy safe during the day.
Other answers accepted.
A paragraph describes students feeling tired, falling behind in class, and missing homework because their bus was late most mornings. The last sentence explains that the school changed the bus schedule to start earlier.
Which text structure is the author using?
a) description b) cause/effect c) problem/solution d) chronological
c) problem and solution