Reading Informational
“Recycling helps reduce waste in landfills. Many communities now offer curbside pickup.”
What is one benefit of recycling stated in the text?
reduces waste in landfills; curbside pickup
"Maria clutched the letter tightly, afraid to open it."
Why was Maria clutching the letter tightly?
She was afraid to open it.
“The desert was arid, with almost no rainfall each year.”
What does arid mean?
dry
Which sentence is correct?
A. Him and me went to the store.
B. He and I went to the store.
B. He and I went to the store.
What is the purpose of informative writing?
to explain or inform the reader about a topic
“School gardens give students hands-on learning experiences. They also teach responsibility and healthy eating habits.”
What is the central idea?
School gardens provide learning experiences and teach responsibility/healthy habits.
"After failing multiple times, Jason finally succeeded because he never gave up."
What is the theme?
never give up; if at first you don't succeed, try and try again
Which word is a synonym for happy?
A. Angry
B. Joyful
C. Tired
D. Loud
B. Joyful
Which is correct?
A. I live in Tennessee.
B. i live in tennessee.
A. I live in Tennessee.
What are two key parts of an argument essay?
claim + evidence (or reasons)
“The first electric cars were created in the 1800s. However, they became less popular when gasoline cars were mass-produced. Today, electric cars are becoming popular again due to environmental concerns.”
How does the author develop the idea over time?
By showing how electric cars changed in popularity across different time periods.
"At first, Lena refused to help. By the end, she volunteered to lead the group."
How does Lena change?
she goes from unwilling to helpful/a leader
“The wind whispered through the trees.”
What type of figurative language is used?
personification
Choose the correct sentence:
A. Its raining outside.
B. It’s raining outside.
B. It’s raining outside.
Which transition shows contrast?
A. Additionally
B. First
C. However
D. For example
C. However
“Because plastic takes hundreds of years to decompose, it harms the environment. As a result, many cities have banned plastic bags.”
What text structure is used?
cause and effect
The story follows the main character through a day in their life.
What structure is used?
chronological
“She had to charge her phone before leaving.”
What does charge mean in this sentence?
to power/put energy into the phone
Which is a complete sentence?
A. Because I was tired.
B. I went to bed early because I was tired.
B. I went to bed early because I was tired.
What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?
To wrap up ideas and restate the main point
“Students should wear uniforms because they reduce bullying and improve focus in school.”
What is the author’s claim, and one supporting reason?
Claim: Students should wear uniforms
Reason: They reduce bullying or improve focus
“I couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” I thought as I stepped into the room.
What point of view is used, and how does it affect the story?
first person; it shows the narrator’s personal thoughts and feelings
Which word has the MOST positive connotation?
A. Cheap
B. Inexpensive
C. Stingy
D. Miserly
B. Inexpensive
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
A. After dinner, we watched a movie.
B. After dinner we watched a movie.
A. After dinner, we watched a movie.
“School uniforms are good they help students focus.”
What revision improves this sentence?
Add punctuation:
“School uniforms are good; they help students focus.”
(or split into two sentences)