Text Structures
Why do authors choose different text structures in their writing?
A. They randomly select any structure they like
B. They only use the structure their teacher taught them
C. They choose the structure that best helps readers understand their message
D. They always use the same structure for every piece of writing
They choose the structure that best helps readers understand their message
Read the sentence: "The jubilant children jumped and cheered after winning the game." What does jubilant mean?
A. Tired
B. Angry
C. Extremely happy
D. Confused
Extremely happy
5. What does the suffix -ed mean in the word "jumped"?
A. Will jump soon
B. More than one jump
C. Something that happened in the past
D. Can be jumped
Something that happened in the past
"The school cafeteria should serve pizza every Friday because it is the most popular lunch choice, students eat all their food on pizza days, and it provides necessary nutrients." Which piece of evidence BEST supports this opinion?
A. Pizza contains cheese, which is a good source of calcium
B. The cafeteria staff enjoys making pizza
C. School records show that on pizza days, less food is thrown away
D. Some students bring lunch from home
Pizza contains cheese, which is a good source of calcium
What is the main idea of a text?
A. The most interesting part of the story
B. The central thought that the text is about
C. The first sentence of each paragraph
D. The longest paragraph in the text
The central thought that the text is about
What signal words might you see in a cause and effect text structure?
A. First, next, finally
B. Because, as a result, therefore
C. However, but, although
D. For example, such as, including
Read the sentence: "The diligent student completed all his homework before playing." What does diligent mean?
A. Lazy
B. Hard-working
C. Sleepy
D. Careless
Hard-working
In the word "helpful," what does the suffix -ful mean?
A. The opposite of help
B. Full of or having help
C. To give help
D. More than one help
Full of or having help
"Recess should be longer because students need more time to play, exercise, and socialize." Which evidence supports this opinion?
A. Teachers need longer breaks
B. Studies show physical activity helps students focus better in class
C. Some students prefer to stay inside
D. The playground has new equipment
Studies show physical activity helps students focus better in class
Supporting details in a text are:
A. Only found at the end of paragraphs
B. Not important to the story
C. Facts and examples that help explain the main idea
D. Always written in bold letters
Facts and examples that help explain the main idea
When you see words like "similar to" and "different from," what text structure is the author probably using?
A. Problem and solution
B. Description
C. Sequence
D. Compare and contrast
Read the sentence: "The famished hikers quickly ate their lunch." What does famished mean?
A. Full
B. Thirsty
C. Excited
D. Very hungry
Very hungry
What does the suffix -able mean in the word "washable"?
A. To wash something
B. Already washed
C. More than one wash
D. Can be washed
Can be washed
"Every student should learn to play a musical instrument because it helps brain development." Which evidence BEST supports this claim?
A. Musical instruments can be expensive
B. Not all students enjoy music class
C. Some famous people play instruments
D. Research shows that learning music improves math skills
Research shows that learning music improves math skills
Which of these is a clue that helps you find the main idea?
A. The title of the text or the heading of a section
B. The number of paragraphs
C. The page number
D. The author's name
The title of the text or the heading of a section
When would an author choose to use a cause and effect structure?
A. When listing items in alphabetical order
B. When describing what something looks like
C. When showing how one event leads to another
D. When comparing two different things
When showing how one event leads to another
Read the sentence: "The timid rabbit hopped away quickly when it saw people approaching." What does timid mean?
A. Brave
B. Angry
C. Fast
D. Shy
Shy
What does the suffix -ness mean in the word "kindness"?
A. The state or quality of being kind
B. To make something kind
C. More than one kind thing
D. Someone who is kind
The state or quality of being kind
"Students should have class pets because they teach responsibility." Which evidence supports this opinion?
A. Taking care of pets helps students learn about daily care routines
B. Pets can be noisy during class
C. Some students might be allergic to pets
D. Pets need food and water
Taking care of pets helps students learn about daily care routines
When looking for supporting details, you should:
A. Only read the first sentence
B. Look for specific information that explains the main idea
C. Skip to the last paragraph
D. Count the number of words
Look for specific information that explains the main idea
Dogs and cats are both popular pets, but they have many differences. While dogs are typically social animals that need regular walks and exercise, cats are more independent and can be content staying indoors. Dogs show their affection by wagging their tails and giving slobbery kisses, whereas cats display love through purring and gentle head bumps. However, both animals make wonderful companions and can bring joy to their owners.
What is the text structure in this paragraph?
Compare and Contrast
Read the sentence: "The generous boy shared his cookies with everyone in class." What does generous mean?
A. Selfish
B. Kind and giving
C. Hungry
D. Careful
Kind and giving
In the word "carefully," what does the suffix -ly tell us?
A. The opposite of careful
B. More than one careful thing
C. How something is done
D. To make something careful
How something is done
"All students should learn to type on computers because it's an important life skill." Which evidence BEST supports this opinion?
A. Some students prefer writing by hand
B. Most jobs today require computer skills
C. Computers can be expensive
D. Not all homes have computers
Most jobs today require computer skills
What is NOT a good way to find the main idea?
A. Looking for repeated words or ideas
B. Reading only the last sentence of the text
C. Thinking about what the whole text is about
D. Looking at the title and headings
Reading only the last sentence of the text