Pictures Helping Readers
In the first picture of "Pizza Please", what do the stars help the reader understand about Pizza?
a. The characters think pizza is a healthy food.
b. The characters think the broccoli is rotten and should be thrown away.
c. The characters would rather eat pizza than broccoli.
d. The characters think pizza should be on a television commercial.
c. The stars help the reader understand that the characters really want to eat pizza rather than broccoli.
A student is writing an opinion article for his classmates about reasons soccer is a great way to keep your body moving. The student wants to revise the draft to have better reasons. Read the draft of the article and complete the task that follows.
A. Soccer balls are black and white.
B. Soccer players are always running up and down the field.
C. Soccer players wear uniforms.
D. Soccer is played on grass.
B. Soccer players are always running up and down the field.
Read the sentences from "Fred's Fun with Friends"
Based on this information, what can a reader conclude about Fred in "Fred's Fun with Friends"?
A. Fred does not like to listen to others.
B. Fred usually likes to play by himself.
C. Friends are important to Fred.
D. Swimming is difficult for Fred.
C. Friends are important to Fred.
How are the themes in "Fred, Friends, and Flowers" and "Fred's Fun with Friends" similar?
A. The themes show that if you are brave you will make friends.
B. The themes show that if you work hard to do what it takes to get a job done, you will get what you want.
C. The themes show that going on adventures are lot of fun.
D. The themes show that if you make friends, you will always have a great time.
B. The themes show that if you work hard to do what it takes to get a job done, you will get what you want.
The first paragraph is a legend, while the 2nd paragraph tells what really happened. Which BEST describes the organizational pattern that the author uses in these two paragraphs.
a. cause and effect
b. compare and contrast
c. time order
d. sequence
b. compare and contrast
What is the most likely reason the author included drawings of pizza and broccoli in "Pizza Please?"
a. The drawings show that both pizza and broccoli are healthy foods.
b. The drawings show that the main characters in the passage like pizza more than other kinds of food.
c. The drawings show that if the kids eat pizza, they will make money.
d. The drawings show that there is more pizza than other foods.
b. The drawings show that the main characters in the passage like pizza more than other kinds of foods.
Sue is writing an opinion article for her 4-H Club newsletter about the best movie to watch. Sue wants to review her article to add transition words or phrases that connect ideas. Read the draft of the article and complete the task that follows.
Choose the TWO BEST transition words/ phrases to connect the underlined sentences.
A. Also,
B. Because,
C. But,
D. However,
E. In addition,
Also, In addition
Fred just moved to a new school. He did not know anyone and was afraid to talk to people even though he really wanted new friends. Finally, he got up the courage to ask kids if he could play too. They let him join in their game. Even though it was hard, Fred was so proud that he made the first move.
Based on this passage, what can the reader conclude about Fred?
a. Fred didn't really want friends.
b. Fred missed his old friends.
c. Fred likes to be by himself.
d. Friends are important to Fred.
D. Friends are important to Fred.
Read this sentence.
A rainbow of trees is a great way to add color to your yard.
Which of the following pieces of information from the chart BEST supports your answer on how to add color to your yard.
A. Different trees should be planted at different times.
B. The timeline tells you when to plant different types of trees.
C. The chart tells the color and height of different trees.
D. The chart also tells when each tree will bloom.
C. The chart tells the color and height of different trees.
If you are writing directions on how to put together a bicycle, what type of text organization would you use?
cause and effect
sequence
compare and contrast
facts and details
Sequence
What conclusion can be found about the food in "Ant Colonies" that is supported by the illustration AND the passage?
a. Food is stored in a special room by workers.
b. Food is kept at the bottom of the colony.
c. The queen eats eggs in the colony.
d. The queen is always next to the food room.
a. Food is stored in a special room by workers.
(Read this paragraph)
Choose an opening sentence that MOST clearly states the opinion of the writer.
A. Candy is good.
B. Most people eat candy in the summer.
C. Candy is the best treat to eat all year round.
D. I do not have just one favorite type of candy.
C. Candy is the best treat to eat all year round.
"Fred, Friends, and Flowers"
Fred and his friends were on a hike looking for a very special flower. They looked everywhere they could but could not find the flower. They were about to give up and go home when Fred convinced the group to keep trying even though it was hard. The group agreed and soon found what they were looking for.
What is the theme of this story?
a. If you have friends, you can have fun.
b. Going on an adventure is always fun.
c. If you work hard and don't give up, you can get what you want.
d. Hiking is not always fun.
c. If you work hard and don't give up, you can get what you want.
Look at the chart. Which time of year is the best time to plant apple trees?
a. summer
b. winter
c. spring
d. fall
a. summer
If you are writing an essay on what happens when students behave in a classroom and the rewards they can get for good behavior, what type of text organization would you use?
sequence
cause and effect
compare and contrast
time order
cause and effect
What conclusion about the how the food for the ants gets into the colony is supported by the illustration and the passage?
A. Queen ants eat eggs.
B. The worker ants put the food in the room that is the lowest room in the colony.
C. The worker ants gather food and bring it inside the colony to store in a special room.
D. The chamber where the queen lives is always next to the room that stores the food.
C.The worker ants gather food and bring it inside the colony to store in a special room.
Read this paragraph.
Select the opening sentence that MOST CLEARLY states the opinion of the paragraph.
A. Going camping is a great family vacation.
B. The forest is fun.
C. Too many people go camping for vacation.
D. I like to go camping.
A. Going camping is the is a great family vacation.
Look at the Choosing a Tree Chart
What color will the seed of the Pine Tree be and what season will it grow?
Purple and summer
What is the theme of the "Ant and the Grasshopper?"
a. If you are lazy, you will get a lot done.
b. If you do what it takes, you can get what you want.
c. It is always better to put off work hard until the last minute.
d. Hard work is easy.
B. If you do what it takes, you can get what you want.
If you were writing a text about important information about whales and sharks and how they are the same and different, what kind of text structure would you use?
facts and details
sequence
compare and contrast
cause and effect
compare and contrast
The ant colony is home to many different types of ants.
Pick the THREE details from the illustration and passage that BEST support this idea.
A. The food is stored in a special room in the colony.
B. The ants lay eggs that are stored in a special room.
C. The queen ants have their own rooms.
D. Tunnels in the colony lead from one room to another room.
E. Ant larvae is kept in a special room after it hatches from the egg.
B.
C
E
Tom is writing a letter to his friend about why he should try out for the school play. Tom wants to revise his letter to add a conclusion sentence. Read the draft of the letter and complete the task that follows.
Pick the TWO BEST choices for a conclusion sentence.
A. Some of the uniforms even have eagles.
B. You would really like playing basketball.
C. I hope you will agree that playing basketball is for you!
D. Your grandmother will be very excited to see you on the court.
E. There is a chance that you might not like basketball at all.
B. You would really like playing basketball.
C. I hope you would agree that playing basketball is for you!
Look at the Choosing a Tree Chart.
How tall and in what season will the Peach Tree grow?
medium and in spring
Look at the Tree Seed Chart.
How deep do you need to plant the Fir and Pine Tree seeds?
5 inches deep
Look at this chart.
A rainbow of trees is a great way to add color to your yard.
A. It means that tree seeds only make one color of tree.
B. It explains why rainbows form over yards.
C. It describes how to plant trees in the shape of a rainbow.
D. It shows that trees come in a variety of colors and shapes.
D. It shows that trees come in a variety of colors and shapes.