Main Idea
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?
A) Sometimes people feel sad.
B) You should do good things for others.
C) We’re not always happy.
D) There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
D) There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
Muffins and cupcakes share many similarities, however, there are a few characteristics that set these pastries apart. For one thing, muffins tend to be on the healthier side, as fruit can be added to them. Muffins are also dryer than cupcakes. Cupcakes are sweet, soft and typically made with more eggs and butter. They also, are usually slathered in frosting. Muffins are typically eaten as breakfast food, whereas cupcakes are eaten as a sweet treat or dessert. There is no denying how tasty they both are.
How did the author organize the text?
A) in sequential order
B) by explaining the effects of eating muffins and cupcakes
C) by comparing and contrasting muffins and cupcakes
D) by describing cupcakes
C
What is the difference between a photograph and a image?
A photograph is a real picture that is taken with a camera.
An image is just a drawing.
Bonus: What is the purpose of including these text features with a text?
His sister was furious when she found out that he took her book and lost it.
Which of these is an antonym of the word furious, as it is used in the sentence above?
A) Angry
B) Glad
C) Tired
D) Unhappy
B) Glad
Give one example of a fact and on example of an opinion.
Answers may vary.
Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animals in the world? They are unique in other ways, too. For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day, and usually not more than five minutes at a time. (They remain alert for predators.) Also, every giraffe’s coat is unique, and varies in color from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.
What is the main idea?
A) No animal is taller than a giraffe.
B) Giraffes are unique animals.
C) There are many animals in the world.
D) Giraffes don’t sleep very much.
B) Giraffes are unique animals.
Have you ever tried to eat a cupcake and while peeling the liner off, much of the cupcake gets peeled off with it? As a cupcake pro, the biggest tip I can offer to avoid this cupcake catastrophe is to remove the cupcakes from the tin as soon as they come out of the oven. Sometimes if they are left in the tin, steam builds up from the hot cupcakes and the moisture can make the liners pull away.
What is the text structure?
A) cause and effect
B) description
C) sequence
D) problem and solution
E) compare and contrast
D) problem and solution
Bonus: What is the author’s purpose of the text?
What is a glossary? Why would an author include one in their nonfiction book?
Glossary = mini dictionary
Purpose- to help the reader understand the meaning of keywords in the book
My teacher says it is essential that I put my name on my paper so she knows it’s mine.
What word below is a synonym for the word essential in the sentence above?
A) Unimportant
B) Thoughtful
C) Good
D) Necessary
D) Necessary
Give 3 differences between fiction and nonfiction texts.
Answers may vary.
Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric’s reflexes took over and he heard the “Crack!” Of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!
What is the main idea?
A) Eric plays baseball.
B) Eric scores a homerun.
C) How to play baseball.
D) Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
D) Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
Bonus: Give an example of figurative language from the text.
Cupcakes have been around since the 17th century! These delectable treats were originally created fro kids, which is why they are the perfect portion size. However, it seems as though adults are now enjoying cupcakes just as much as kids! In Britain, cupcakes are called fairy cakes and in Australia, they are referred to as patty cakes. The brand Hostess is credited to making cupcakes take off in popularity starting around 1950. They decided to dabble in the cupcake business because it took less time to bake than cakes!
How did the author organize the text?
A) by comparing and contrasting cakes and cupcakes
B) by explaining the solution to the problems with baking cakes
C) by explaining How cupcakes have change over the years
D) by describing cupcakes
D) by describing cupcakes
Which text feature in a nonfiction book would you use to find what page a particular topic would be on?
A) Index
B) Glossary
C) Title Page
D) Table of Contents
D) Table of Contents
Bonus: Where would you find the table of contents in a book?
When the principal stood up to address the students, everyone got quiet to listen to him talk to them.
Which words in the sentence help identify the meaning of address?
A) Stood up
B) Got quiet
C) The students
D) Talk to them
D) talk to them
What is difference between a heading and a subheading?
A heading lets you know the main idea or topic of the whole text.
A subheading only lets you know the main idea or topic of part of a nonfiction text.
Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of a hurricane is the storm surge, when it reaches land and cause flooding. Wind and waves also contribute to the damage caused by these surges.
What is the main idea?
A) Hurricanes begin over the ocean.
B) Hurricanes usually move 10-20 miles per hour.
C) Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
D) Hurricanes are different from other storms.
C) Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
Bonus: What text structure does this text have?
Can you imagine living in a world without chocolate chip cookies? Well, it almost happened! The chocolate chip cookie was actually invented by accident! Back in the 1930’s Ruth Wakefield, who was the owner of the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts, was desperate for supplies to make her cookies. She broke a chocolate bar into pieces, hoping that the chunks would melt, making chocolate chip cookies. Instead of melting, the chunks of chocolate stayed in the cookie. That’s how the popular treat was created! Now it is enjoyed by millions!
What is the text structure?
A) problem and solution
B) description
C) cause and effect
D) sequence
E) compare and contrast
C) cause and effect
Where would you look in a nonfiction book if you wanted to know what page or pages a particular word was on in a nonfiction book?
A) Glossary
B) Index
C) Title Page
D) Table of Contents
B) Index
Bonus: Where would you find the Index in a book?
It was a typical day at school yesterday; nothing out of the ordinary happened.
Which of these is an antonym of the word typical?
A) Regular
B) Common
C) Unusual
D) Boring
C) Unusual
What is the purpose of non-fiction texts/writing?
A. To persuade
B. To inform
C. To entertain
Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams and to use imagination to achieve success.
What is the main idea?
A) The Wright Brothers worked extremely hard.
B) The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
C) The first flight was made by the Wright Brothers in 1903.
D) Inventors build kites and bicycles.
B) The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
Give two examples of texts that would be organized in sequential order.
Answers will vary.
Could include: Cookbook, Game instructions, Instructions to build something, Schedule, Steps to complete any task, a routing, etc.
What is a hyperlink? What is the purpose of including a hyperlink in a text?
Hyperlink = website
Purpose- To give the reader a place to go to find more information
The police insisted the suspect disclose where he was, although he refused to tell them what they wanted to know.
Which words in the sentence help identify the meaning of disclose?
A) Police insisted
B) Tell them
C)Where he was
D) Wanted to know
B) Tell them
What does it mean if something is organized in chronological order?
Bonus: Give an example of something that would be organized this way.
It is organized in time order or the order of how it happens.