Comprehension

Comprehension

Leaceta Chisholm

​Comprehension is ​

​the ability to understand and respond appropriately to written and spoken language.

​comprehension skills include but not limited to:

• identifying main idea and supporting details

• ​cause and effect

• ​problem and solution

• ​compare and contrast

• ​making connections

• ​using context clues

• ​fact and opinion

• ​problem and solution

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​NB. Comprehension is not just about being able to Read and write.

These are skills you need to hone in order to become and effective and efficient functioning member of society.

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Multiple Choice

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or bulls buck them off, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. Of course, this is a very dangerous thing to do. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business.

• Sometimes clowns can mean serious business.

• Cowboys and Rodeo Clowns are constantly in danger.

• Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

• A Rodeo bull's attention is easily caught by Rodeo clowns.

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea?

An octopus isn't fast enough to swim after a fish. The octopus must wait for a fish to swim by. When the fish comes within reach, the octopus whips out his long arm to grasp it. Then the octopus has a tasty meal.

• How much fish an octopus eats

• How an octopus gets its food

• Why the octopus likes to eat

Multiple Select

Select ALL that are NOT the Main Idea

Yellowstone National Park is mainly located in Wyoming, although three percent is located in the state of Montana. The Continental Divide of North America runs diagonally through the southwestern part of the park. The park sits on the Yellowstone Plateau, which is an average elevation of 8,000 feet above sea level. This plateau is bounded on nearly all sides by mountain ranges. There are 290 waterfalls that are at least fifteen feet in the park, the highest being the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, which falls 308 feet.

• Physical features of the Yellowstone Park

• The continental Divide of North America

• Why to visit Wyoming

• Yellowstone Park's beautiful water falls

Multiple Choice

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

A penny for your thoughts? If it’s a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as fifty thousand dollars. In 1943, most pennies were made out of steel since copper was needed for World War II, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters. If it’s uncirculated, it’d easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. Now that’s a pretty penny.

• Make sure to collect your pennies for further auctions.

• The material of the penny is all that is important.

• The 1943 copper penny

• Rare and valuable pennies

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

• Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

• Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

• Many people sleep later on the weekends.

• Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a supporting detail of this paragraph?

Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan. It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most points wins.

• Robots sumo contests are better than human sumo contests.

• Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests

• Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.

• Watching robot sumo is boring.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagra River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagra Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.

• The American Falls is 167 feet high

• Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America

• It is located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie

• The Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high

Multiple Choice

Which sentence supports the idea that Camp David is secure?

Camp David is a secure location where the President can get away from it all. Established in 1942 by President Roosevelt, Camp David is located in Maryland, about 70 miles from Washington, D.C. in a heavily wooded area. U.S. Marines patrol the area providing optimal security. The Marines are part of the Navy. Because Camp David is so close to Washington, the president can be back at the White House very quickly in the event of a crisis.

• It was established by President Roosevelt.

• Camp David is in a heavily wooded area.

• U.S. Marines patrol the surrounding area.

• Camp David is very close to Washington, D.C.

Multiple Choice

All Men Like Football

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Henry the Eighth was married six times.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

A cheetah can run faster than a snail.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

The most popular, and nicest, flavour of ice cream is vanilla.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

The 'Harry Potter' books were written by J.K.Rowling

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

There are 100 cm in one metre.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Rangers are the best football team in Scotland.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

All women like doing housework.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

There is nothing more exciting than playing the Xbox.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Exercise is good for you.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

What is a cause?

• The result of something happening

• The last thing that happened

• Something that causes something else to happen

• Something that happens

Multiple Choice

What is an effect?

• Something that causes something else

• What happens because of a cause

• The first thing that happens

• Something that happens

Multiple Choice

Which happens first: cause or effect?

• Cause

• Effect

Multiple Choice

The brilliant inventor Thomas Edison attempted multiple innovations that failed miserably before he famously invented the light bulb. Media powerhouse Oprah Winfrey was demoted in one of her early TV jobs. Before Microsoft, Bill Gates and his partner launched a company that imploded. ... Basketball legend Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team because he was believed to not be skilled enough.

What conclusion does the author want the reader to draw from the above paragraph?

• Thomas Edison should have switched careers.

• A failure might be a sign you're on the wrong path.

• Experiencing a failure set back does not mean you can't be successful in the future.

• Michael Jordan's high school basketball coach was obviously bad at his job.

Multiple Choice

"I was late to school today, because my alarm didn't go off."

What is the CAUSE?

• I was late to school today

• My alarm didn't go off

Multiple Choice

"I stayed up late Saturday night, so I slept in Sunday morning."

What is the EFFECT?

• I slept in Sunday morning

• I stayed up late Saturday Night

Multiple Choice

Name the red part of the sentence.
Brandon misplaced his drumsticks, so he was unable to play in the concert.

• Cause
• Effect

Multiple Choice

What would be the most likely CAUSE of someone laughing?

• eating ice cream
• someone telling a joke
• drinking water
• sorting laundry

Multiple Choice

What would be a possible EFFECT of a student not studying for a test?

• The student doing very well on the test
• The student doing very badly on the test
• The student doesn't have to take the test
• The teacher smiles

Multiple Choice

What is the CAUSE of your garden growing?

• Good luck
• Cold weather
• Pumpkins growing
• You watering it every day 

Multiple Choice

What is the cause in this sentence?

Because it rained, I got soaked.

• it rained

• I got soaked

Multiple Choice

A solution is

• an event or situation that causes trouble
• something used to fix or resolve trouble

Multiple Choice

A problem is

• an event or something that causes trouble
• the way to fix trouble

Multiple Choice

Hank came home from school and he was hungry.  He decided to see if there was anything in the cupboard to eat. He checked the shelf and couldn't find any chips or crackers.  He looked in another cupboard and there weren't any snack there either.  Finally he looked in the frig and there he found some apples to eat.
What is the solution?

• Hank found apples to eat.
• Hank likes chips.
• Hank looked for snacks.

Multiple Choice

Which is a good solution to this problem?
I don't understand what we are doing.

• Ask your mom or dad about it.
• Ask your brother or sister about it.
• Ask your teacher about it.

Multiple Choice

I bought my sister a new doll for her birthday.  I thought she would like it.  When she opened the gift, she gave me a big hug and said thank you! I was really glad she like the doll.
Does this paragraph contain a problem/solution text feature or a cause and effect text feature?

• Cause/effect
• Problem/solution

Multiple Choice

Ellie felt so bad.  Her head hurt and her stomach ached.  She had a fever too.  Her mom decided to take her to the doctor to find out what was wrong with her.
What is the cause in this paragraph?

• Ellie was sick.
• Ellie went to the doctor.
• Her mom was sick.

Multiple Choice

Alaska and Hawaii are both states. Alaska has a cold climate, while Hawaii has a warm climate. How are Alaska and Hawaii similar?

• Alaska and Hawaii are both states.

• Alaska is cold and Hawaii is hot.

• Alaska is not apart of the United States and Hawaii is.

• They both have cold climates.

Multiple Choice

In Science class, you have to read about potential and kinetic energy. In Social Studies class, you read about mummies and pyramids. How is Science class and Social Studies class different?

• In both Science and Social Studies you read.

• In Science you read about potential and Kinetic energy and in Social Studies you read about mummies and pyramids.

• You watch videos in science and read in Social Studies.

• All of the above.

Multiple Choice

The rain came down harder and harder.  Suddenly the bridge came tumbling down.
Does this paragraph contain a problem/solution text feature or a cause and effect text feature?

• cause/effect
• problem/solution

Multiple Choice

Caleb hadn't gotten any sleep for the past few nights.  He was really tired tonight.  He didn't know if he would be able to sleep. He decided to close the curtains in his room to keep out the light and wear ear plugs to keep out the noise. Hank slept very well this night.
Does this paragraph contain a problem/solution text feature or a cause and effect text feature?

• cause/effect
• problem/solution

Multiple Choice

Stacey had a lot of fun riding her bike one sunny afternoon.  She was just about home when she hit a patch of loose gravel.  Stacey skidded and then tipped over on her bike, scraping her knee. After cleaning the scrape, Stacey put a bandage on her knee.
What is the problem?

• She hit a patch of loose gravel.
• She had a lot of fun.
• She scraped her knee.

Multiple Choice

Compare is to explain how something is similar to something else.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

When two things are different they are?

• The same.

• They are clones.

• They are not the same or unlike each other.

• All the above.

Multiple Choice

Jim likes playing sports. His favorites are football and baseball. John doesn't like sports, his favorite activity is reading books. How are Jim and John different.

• They both like sports.

• John is a fan of baseball and Jim is a fan of football.

• Both Jim and John like reading books.

• Jim likes playing sports, while John likes reading books.

Multiple Choice

When two things are the same they are?

• They are different.

• Alike

• Opposites

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of contrast?

• What?

• Explain how something is different from something else.

• Explain how something is the same from something else.

• When two objects are found together.

Multiple Choice

What tool is useful when comparing and contrasting two things?

• KWL Chart

• Brainstorming Web

• Venn Diagram

• T-Chart

Multiple Choice

On a Venn Diagram where do you put the similarities?

• Right Side

• Middle

• Left Side

• None of the Above

Multiple Choice

How can you tell the difference between information that contains cause and effect and information that contains a problem and solution?

• I can tell the difference when I read it.
• A cause has a solution.
• A cause isn't a problem and an effect isn't a solution.

Multiple Choice

When using a Venn Diagram for contrasting, which parts of the diagram do you use?

• Middle

• Right and Left Sides

• Right Side

• Left Side

Multiple Choice

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

• Antonyms
• Synonyms
• Examples
• Definitions

Multiple Choice

What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

• Antonyms
• Synonyms
• Examples
• HDefinitions

Multiple Choice

Telling what a word means within the sentence is an example of what type of context clue?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Multiple Choice

Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Multiple Choice

We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Multiple Choice

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Multiple Choice

An Army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the Army.
What type of context clue is this?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Multiple Choice

Brianna was uncertain about the question, but she gave her answer as though she was sure of it.
Which type of context clue is used here?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Multiple Choice

Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.
Which type of context clue is being used?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

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The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.
Which type of context clue is being used?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition