THEME
Theme is...
the lesson or moral of the story
Main Idea is...
What the text is mostly about.
The 4 types of text structure are...
1. Cause and Effect
2. Problem and Solution
3. Logical/Chronological Order
4. Compare and Contrast
Context clues are:
A. Pictures
B. Clues in the text that help with meaning
C. Only definitions
D. Titles
B. Clues in the text that help with meaning
Why use descriptive language?
A. To confuse readers
B. To help readers visualize
C. To shorten text
D. To list facts
B. To help readers visualize
A character keeps trying even when things are hard. What is the theme?
A. Friendship
B. Perseverance
C. Travel
D. Animals
B. Perseverance
Details that support the main idea are called...
Supporting Details
What text structure is used in this paragraph?
Because the river flooded after days of heavy rain, many roads in the town were closed. As a result, students had to stay home from school, and businesses were unable to open for several days.
A. Logical order
B. Cause and effect
C. Compare and contrast
D. Problem and solution
B. Cause and effect
If a character “sprinted,” they:
A. Walked slowly
B. Slept
C. Ran quickly
D. Talked loudly
C. Ran quickly
Point of view is...
who is telling the story
True or False: Theme is always stated directly.
False
What is the main idea...
Every day after school, Maya goes outside to play soccer. She practices dribbling, passing, and shooting goals. Even when she feels tired, she keeps practicing because she wants to improve her skills. Over time, she has become a much better player.
A. Maya plays soccer after school sometimes
B. Maya practices soccer to improve her skills
C. Soccer is a fun sport to play
D. Maya gets tired after playing soccer
B. Maya practices soccer to improve her skills
What is the text structure of this paragraph?
The school noticed that many students were arriving late each morning. To solve this problem, they adjusted the bus schedules and opened the doors earlier. Soon, fewer students were late to class.
A. Cause and effect
B. Logical order
C. Problem and solution
D. Description
C. Problem and solution
Synonyms are words that...
mean the same thing or have a similar meaning
The wind howled through the empty streets, rattling windows and sending chills down everyone’s spine.
Why did the author choose the word howled?
A. To show the wind was quiet
B. To create a scary and intense mood
C. To explain the weather clearly
D. To show the wind was warm
B. To create a scary and intense mood
Which is a theme?
A. The dog ran fast
B. The park is big
C. Hard work leads to success
D. It was raining
What is the main idea?
As technology has improved, many people now prefer to read books on tablets or e-readers instead of printed copies. These devices allow readers to carry many books at once, adjust text size, and access new titles instantly. However, some readers still enjoy the feeling of holding a physical book and turning its pages.
A. People only read books on tablets now
B. Technology has completely replaced printed books
C. Different formats of reading have benefits and preferences
D. Printed books are better than digital books
C. Different formats of reading have benefits and preferences
Which text structure best describes this paragraph?
The temperature dropped suddenly overnight, causing ice to form on the roads. This made driving dangerous, and several schools decided to delay their opening times.
A. Compare and contrast
B. Logical order
C. Cause and effect
D. Description
C. Cause and effect
Antonyms are words that...
Mean the opposite
The moment the lights went out, everything changed.
Why might the author begin the story this way?
A. To explain the setting clearly
B. To introduce all characters
C. To grab the reader’s attention and create suspense
D. To summarize the story
C. To grab the reader’s attention and create suspense
How is theme different from main idea?
Theme is a lesson; main idea is what the text is mostly about.
Which detail BEST supports the idea that Marcus is responsible?
Marcus is a responsible student who always completes his work on time. He writes down assignments in his planner, studies for tests ahead of time, and asks questions when he does not understand something. Because of these habits, he does well in school.
A. He does well in school
B. He writes down assignments and studies ahead of time
C. He is a student
D. He takes tests
B. He writes down assignments and studies ahead of time
Which text structure is primarily used?
Jamal wanted to improve his reading skills, so he began reading for 20 minutes every night. Over time, he became a stronger reader and started to enjoy books more.
A. Problem and solution
B. Cause and effect
C. Logical order
D. Compare and contrast
B. Cause and effect
Why do we use context clues?
To help us figure out the meaning of unknown words.
I couldn’t believe what I was seeing as I stepped onto the stage. My hands were shaking, and my heart was pounding.
Why did the author choose first-person point of view?
A. To explain facts about the stage
B. To help the reader understand the character’s feelings
C. To describe other characters
D. To give instructions
B. To help the reader understand the character’s feelings