IAR Practice Game- Informational Texts

IAR Practice- Informational Texts 1

By Aisha Shelton

Multiple Choice

The term “Emerald Isle” is synonymous with Ireland and its rolling hills and valleys of green.  But how did Ireland come to be known as the Emerald Isle? Ireland’s greenery certainly had a lot to do with it, but there's more to the story and it began with a poet.  Ireland was first called the “Emerald Isle” in William Drennan’s poem, "When Erin First Rose". Which key idea is being developed with this excerpt?

• Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle

• William Drennan wrote a poem about Ireland

• William Drennan's poem about Ireland was called, "When Erin Frist Rose."

• Ireland became known as the "Emeral Isle" through its greenery, and an Irish poem.

Multiple Choice

(1) Pet ownership may not be for everyone.  (2) Yes, owning a pet can bring you great joy.  (3)  Also, it teaches owners to be more responsible.  (4) However, owners sometimes find that they simply do not have enough time to take care of a pet.

Which sentence contains a negative detail of pet ownership?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

Multiple Choice

King Edward VIII decided to abdicate his throne in favor of his son.

What does "abdicate" mean?

• to pursue

• to share

• to step down from

• to talk about

Multiple Choice

Lightly smack each orange on the counter. Cut each one in half. Squeeze into a glass. You may also use a citrus reamer to do this. If you want less pulp, use a hand juicer with a strainer.

The purpose of this excerpt is to -

• teach someone how to pick out an orange

• teach someone how to peel an orange

• teach someone how to use a citrus reamer

• teach someone how to make orange juice

Multiple Choice

Every year, the crime rate in our town goes up.  We write letters to the politicians, but they go unanswered.  If you hear them speak on the radio or television, you would think our town was crime-free.  They just don’t want to hear the truth.

Integrate the information in this excerpt.  What is the main issue?

• Crime rate is difficult to determine

• The crime rate is bad, but politicians aren't listening

• Crime rates are increasing in all major towns

• Many politicians speak on the radio and television

Multiple Choice

Hands Across America was a public event on Sunday, May 25, 1986, in which approximately 6.5 million people held hands for fifteen minutes in an attempt to form a continuous human chain across the United States. Many participants donated ten dollars to reserve their place in line.

What is the central idea of this excerpt?

• Hands Across America was fun

• Hands Across America was very inexpensive

• Hands Across America was an attenpted show of unity

• Hands Across America occurred on May 25, 1986

Multiple Choice

(1) Touching a snail holds no danger because they aren't poisonous. (2) If you like to eat them, however, you can't just pick up a garden snail and cook it. (3) Snails ingest dangerous chemicals, such as pesticides and snail bait, as they move through flower beds looking for food.  (4) This is why they aren’t always good to eat.

Which sentence contains details about why you should be careful about eating snails?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

Multiple Choice

Marge and her best friend Mary sauntered down the rode.

What does it mean to “saunter”?

• To walk slowly with a cheerful attitude

• to run at top speed

• to compete against another person

• to skip and hop with joy

Multiple Choice

Birchwood School offers two spring sports.  They are baseball and track.  Baseball requires the ability to hit a ball, run to the bases, throw a ball, and catch a ball.  Track requires short sprints and long-distance running.  Both sports will keep students in good shape.

What is the structure of this excerpt? 

• Chronological Order

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

Multiple Choice

George thinks it is bad to cheat on tests.  He would rather get a low grade than cheat.  On Thursday, he saw his friend, Frederick, cheating on the math test.  George values their friendship, but also feels that his teacher needs to know that Frederick cheated.  He just doesn’t want to be the one to tell her.

Integrate the information in this excerpt.  What is the main issue?

• Children cheat on math tests

• George doesn't want to be friends with Frederick anymore

• Frederick is angry that George is going to tell on him for cheating

• George wants his teacher to know that Frederick cheated, but doesn't want to be the one to tell her