Text Structures

Front

In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve, or solution.

Back

problem & solution

Front

Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work. Options: problem & solution, order & sequence , compare & contrast, cause & effect

Back

cause & effect

Front

Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed. Options: description, compare & contrast, order & sequence, problem & solution

Back

order & sequence

Front

Which text structure uses the following KEY WORDS?
During, First/second, Meanwhile, During, Before, After, Following, Steps, Initially, Lastly
Options: Sequence, Description, Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution

Back

Sequence

Front

Which sentence from the selection shows that the pet is a cat? Options:

Brevan had to feed his pet every day.

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Brevan had to take his pet outside right away after school.

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It was Brevan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.

Back

It was Brevan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.

Front

Where is Blaze?

Blaze had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts. He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.

Back

Blaze is at camp.

Front

What is happening?

Abby looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Abby's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, her dog, put his head on Abby's lap, like he understood how Abby was feeling. "It's okay Thor," she said, "Dad says we will like Florida."

Back

Abby is moving to Florida with her family.

Front

Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter. She was very excited! She really liked dogs. Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them. Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies. But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms. It is likely that: Mosquitoes bit Rachel, Rachel is allergic to dogs, too, Rachel fell in poison ivy

Back

Rachel is allergic to dogs, too

Front

_______ + ________ = Inference

Back

Background knowledge + Clues from the text

Front

What information could help us infer Mario is a kind character? Options: Mario always holds the door open for people behind him, Mario always says "good game" to his friends even if he loses, If Mario sees someone playing alone at recess, he asks them to join his game.

Back

All three of these examples help show that Mario is a kind character.