Informational Questions
Ancient Paper
Thousands of years ago, people in China invented paper by pressing plants together and drying them in the sun. This invention made it easier to record information and share stories. Before paper, writing was carved into bones or written on silk, which was expensive. Paper spread across the world and changed how people learned and communicated.
What is the central idea of the passage?
A. People once carved writing into bones.
B. Silk was expensive and difficult to write on.
C. Paper was invented in ancient China and made writing easier.
D. Pressing plants together creates paper.
C. Paper was invented in ancient China and made writing easier.
What does THIEVES stand for?
What is Title, Headings, Introduction, Every Visual, Vocabulary, Ending, Synthesize?
Earthquakes happen when energy deep inside the Earth is suddenly released. This energy makes the ground shake or tremble, sometimes for just seconds, and sometimes for several minutes. Scientists known as seismologists study earthquakes so they can help predict dangerous ones. If they notice unusual ground movement, they warn communities to prepare. Earthquake drills can help people practice staying safe when the shaking begins.
What does the word tremble most likely mean as used in the passage?
A. build something
B. break apart suddenly
C. shake or move quickly
D. heat up slowly
C. shake or move quickly
Recess Games
(1) At recess, students like to play many different games. (2) Some students enjoy soccer or tag. (3) Others prefer quiet games like drawing or reading. (4) My favorite color is blue.(5) Recess is a time to relax and have fun.
Samantha has included an extraneous sentence in the first paragraph (sentences 1-5). Which sentence should be deleted from this paragraph?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
D. Sentence 4
Morning Safety Patrol
(1) Every morning, student safety patrol members help keep our school safe. (2) They open doors greet students, and remind everyone to walk safely. (3) Many students like to arrive early. (4) Safety patrol members wear bright vests so people can see them. (5) They also practice using kind and respectful voices. (6) The patrol is important because it teaches responsibility and leadership.
What change should be made in sentence 2?
A. Change walk to walked
B. Insert a comma after doors
C. Change remind to reminds
D. Change safely to safelee
B. Insert a comma after doors
Rainforest Helpers
In rainforests, many animals help keep the ecosystem healthy. Bats spread seeds from the fruit they eat, helping new plants grow. Monkeys can warn each other when danger is near, and sometimes other animals hear the warnings too. Even insects play a part by breaking down leaves on the forest floor. Without rainforest animals, the entire ecosystem would change.
What can the reader conclude about rainforest animals?
A. They live in dangerous environments.
B. They are important for the health of the forest.
C. They only help by spreading seeds.
D. They survive without interacting with one another.
B. They are important for the health of the forest.
Define central idea.
What the text is mostly about.
The Painted Desert in Arizona is known for its vibrant colors and stunning rock layers. As sunlight hits the rocks, shades of red, orange, purple, and gold appear to glow across the land. These colors formed over millions of years as minerals mixed with sand and clay. Visitors often describe the desert as peaceful and magical. Even though it looks dry and empty, many animals and plants have learned to survive there.
In this paragraph, the word vibrant means —
A. dull and faded
B. very bright and full of life
C. quiet and calm
D. covered in water
B. very bright and full of life
Helping With the Class Pet
(1) Our class has a pet hamster named Peanut. (2) Peanut lives in a cage by the window. (3) Many students in our school have pets. (4) Every week, a different student gets to take care of Peanut. (5) They refill his water and food and clean his cage. (6) Peanut loves running on his wheel and chewing on treats. (7) He squeaks happily when someone walks by.
Which sentence in the paragraph is off-topic and should be removed?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 7
C. Sentence 3
Morning Safety Patrol
(1) Every morning, student safety patrol members help keep our school safe. (2) They open doors greet students, and remind everyone to walk safely. (3) Many students like to arrive early. (4) Safety patrol members wear bright vests so people can see them. (5) They also practice using kind and respectful voices. (6) The patrol is important because it teaches responsibility and leadership.
What change should be made in sentence 3?
A. Change students to Students
B. Insert a comma after like
C. Change arrive to arriving
D. Delete the sentence
D. Delete the sentence
The First Gardens
Long ago, people began planting seeds to grow food instead of only hunting. These early gardens helped families stay in one place instead of traveling to find food. Over time, farming became more advanced, and people learned to grow many different types of crops. This change allowed communities to grow and form villages.
Which sentence best explains why early gardens were important?
A. People planted seeds to grow food.
B. Families could stay in one place instead of moving to find food.
C. Farming became more advanced over time.
D. Communities formed larger villages.
B. Families could stay in one place instead of moving to find food.
What term is used to describe on a text is organized?
What is text structure?
Coral reefs are often called the rainforests of the sea because they are home to so many different living things. The reefs are made from tiny animals called polyps, which build hard shells around themselves. Over time, these shells connect and form large reef structures. Many fish, sea turtles, and other creatures depend on coral reefs for food and protection. When pollution harms reefs, entire ocean ecosystems can struggle to survive.
The word ecosystems in the passage refers to something that is —
A. a single plant or animal living alone
B. a group of living things that depend on each other and their environment
C. an area that is always under water
D. a group of scientists studying ocean animals
B. a group of living things that depend on each other and their environment
The Science Fair
(1) Students at our school work hard to prepare for the science fair. (2) Many kids choose topics like volcanoes, plants, and magnets. (3) Students create posters and demonstrations for the judges. (4) They practice explaining their projects clearly.
Which is the BEST topic sentence for this report?
A. Last year I made a volcano project.
B. Science fairs are fun and exciting events.
C. Our school hosts a science fair every spring.
D. Students love learning about science in school.
C. Our school hosts a science fair every spring.
A Helpful Robot
(1) Our library has a new robot helper. (2) The robot can carry books and answer simple questions. (3) It even sings songs to make students laugh. (4) Many kids enjoys talking to it during reading time. (5) The librarian said the robot will help keep the library organized.
What change should be made in sentence 4?
A. Change enjoys to enjoy
B. Change kids to Kids
C. Change it to them
D. Change talking to talked
A. Change enjoys to enjoy
Snow Leopards
Snow leopards live high in the mountains where the air is thin and cold. Their thick fur keeps them warm, and their strong legs help them climb steep cliffs. However, they are endangered because their habitat is shrinking and people hunt them for their fur. Many organizations are working to protect snow leopards and teach communities how to save them.
Why did the author include information about people working to protect snow leopards?
A. To show that snow leopards live in cold places
B. To show that snow leopards are in danger and need help
C. To explain what snow leopards eat
D. To compare snow leopards to other big cats
B. To show that snow leopards are in danger and need help
What does the word synthesizing mean?
What is collecting new information and creating a new idea?
Meteorologists use special tools to track storms and learn how tornadoes form. They study wind patterns and measure air pressure to see if a storm might become dangerous. Sometimes they use radar to watch storms as they move across the sky. Other times, scientists travel to storm areas to collect data in person. Their goal is to warn communities early and keep people safe.
Dictionary Entry: track (verb)
to follow the movement or progress of something
to leave footprints
to draw lines on a map
to walk on a narrow path
Which definition best matches the way the word track is used in the passage?
A. Definition 2
B. Definition 3
C. Definition 4
D. Definition 1
D. Definition 1
School News Broadcast
(1) Every Friday morning, our school shows a student-made news broadcast. (2) The broadcast shares information about school events. (3) Announcements are also put in emails. (4) The news team meets after school on Tuesdays. (5) Each student has an important job. (6) One student is the camera operator, and another reads the announcements. (7) They also interview teachers and students about upcoming events. (8) It is a fun way to learn leadership and communication skills.
Which sentence is the BEST topic sentence for the passage?
A. Schools have news broadcasts.
B. Students like watching television.
C. Our school has a student-made news broadcast that shares important information.
D. My favorite day is Friday.
C. Our school has a student-made news broadcast that shares important information.
Rainy Day Surprise
(1) Yesterday it rained all day long. (2) I was bored because I couldn’t go outside. (3) My brother and I builded a fort with blankets and chairs. (4) We pretended it was a castle and we were brave knights.(5) It turn out to be the best rainy day ever.
What change should be made in sentence 3?
A. Change builded to built
B. Change brother to Brother
C. Change blankets to blanket's
D. Change chairs to chair
A. Change builded to built
Desert Foxes
In some desert regions, people have seen small foxes called fennec foxes. These foxes have large ears that help them stay cool in the heat. They hunt insects at night when the air is cooler. Some wildlife groups work to protect fennec foxes because they are often taken from the wild to be kept as pets. This can harm their population and make it harder for them to survive.
Which sentence shows an effect of humans keeping fennec foxes as pets?
A. They hunt insects at night when the air is cooler.
B. These foxes have large ears that help them stay cool in the heat.
C. Some wildlife groups work to protect fennec foxes.
D. They are often taken from the wild, harming their population.
D. They are often taken from the wild, harming their population.
What are the clues to help you identify the central idea of section or selection of a text? ex. visuals
What is the first and last sentence, repeated words, and headings?
Parrots are known for their bright feathers, but they are also famous for their remarkable intelligence. Some parrots can solve puzzles, understand simple ideas, and even learn to use tools. In the wild, parrots use clever behavior to find food and communicate with their flock. Scientists believe their strong memories help them survive in forests where food can be hard to find. Parrots show that intelligence comes in many forms, not just in humans.
What sentence from the passage best helps the reader understand the meaning of remarkable?
A. “Some parrots can solve puzzles, understand simple ideas, and even learn to use tools.”
B. “Parrots are known for their bright feathers.”
C. “Scientists believe their strong memories help them survive in forests.”
D. “Parrots show that intelligence comes in many forms.”
A. “Some parrots can solve puzzles, understand simple ideas, and even learn to use tools.”
Morning Safety Patrol
(1) Every morning, student safety patrol members help keep our school safe. (2) They open doors greet students, and remind everyone to walk safely. (3) Many students like to arrive early. (4) Safety patrol members wear bright vests so people can see them. (5) They also practice using kind and respectful voices. (6) The patrol is important because it teaches responsibility and leadership.
What is the BEST concluding sentence for this passage?
A. People walk in the halls every morning.
B. Students work on safety patrol every morning.
C. Safety patrol helps keep students safe while building important leadership skills.
D. I want to be on safety patrol when I get older.
C. Safety patrol helps keep students safe while building important leadership skills.
Winning the Game
(1) Our soccer team worked very hard all season. (2) We practice twice a week and ran drills every game day. (3) Some days were tiring, but we didn’t give up. (4) Last Saturday, we won the championship game. (5) Everyone cheered loudly when the final whistle blew.
Which revision is needed for sentence 2?
A. Change practice to practiced
B. Change ran to run
C. Insert a comma after week
D. Change game day to games day
A. Change practice to practiced