Main Idea
Inferencing
Author's Purpose
Text Structure
Reading
Passage
100

What tells what the text is mostly about?

What is Main Idea

100

What is an inference?

A logical guest that uses the text AND what we already know to predict what might happen.

100

Name the 3 author’s purposes.

To inform, persuade, or entertain. 

100

Events in order = ?

Sequence or chronological order

100

Which sentence BEST supports the theme of kindness?

A. Mateo opened his backpack and frowned.
B. His stomach growled.
C. Lily grabbed the lunchbox to help someone.
D. Mateo rode the bus.


C. Lily grabbed the lunchbox to help someone. 

200

What supports the main idea?

What is evidence. 

200

A character is sweating and fanning themselves. What can you infer?

They are hot.

200

A how-to article’s purpose?

Inform
200

Alike and different = ?

Compare and Contrast 

200

Which detail shows Mateo is relieved?


“Mateo smiled with relief.”

300

What should be included in a summary?

The main character (Somebody), their goal (Wanted), the conflict (But), the resolution action (So), and the final outcome (Then)

300

What 2 things help you infer?

The text and background knowledge. 

300

A commercial’s purpose?

Persuade 

300

Why something happens = ?

Cause and Effect

300

Which sentence BEST shows that Mateo made a mistake?




“I must have left it behind when I got off the bus.”

400

A short version of a text with only important ideas is called what?

What is a summary.

400

A character hides their test paper. What can you infer?

They are embarrassed of their grade. 

400

A funny story’s purpose?

Entertain

400

Why does text structure matter?

Text structure matters because it helps readers understand how a text is organized, making it easier to follow ideas, find important information, and understand the author’s purpose.

400

Which word BEST describes Lily?

A. Careless
B. Helpful
C. Quiet
D. Confused

B. Helpful

500

Why is the main idea important?

It helps the reader better understand the text.

500

Why did Mateo check the lost-and-found box?


He thought someone might have turned in his lunch.

500

Why include facts and stats?

To inform or persuade.

500

Something happens so then something else needs to happen. 

Problem & solution

500

What is the theme of the story?


Helping others is important / kindness matters / good friends help each other.