What information should you gather when you preview a text?

A general idea of what the text is about

The names of every character in the work

Information about where, when, and how the book was published

Details about the life of the author

When's the best time to stop and reread a piece of text?

When you come across something you don't understand

When you are halfway through the text

After you've already read it several times

When you are finished with the entire text

What is comprehension?

Something Ms. Johnson's forces me to do

What is an inference?

Guessing at what the author is really trying to say

The meaning of an unfamiliar word

Predicting what will happen next in the story

A type of book to use in order to help with an unfamiliar word

Before the United States was a country, it was a group of English colonies. Until 1793, England didn't really bother the American colonists. The people handled their business the way they wanted. However, England had a lot of war debts to pay. Some of the money was owed because England had defended the colonies in the French and Indian War. Citizens who were living in England wanted taxes to be lowered. The king decided to take more control over the colonies to get the money to pay off the debts. He started a new tax for the colonies. After being left to make their own decisions for so long, some of the colonists did not want to give up control They did not want to pay high taxes. Why did England start demanding taxes in America?

England had a lot of debt from wars

They are mean and nasty and just wanted the Americans to suffer

England needed to sell more tea to the Colonies

The American Colonies were not making enough money for England

Animals in the forest have a wide variety of adaptations. Monkeys have long tails. They can use them almost like another hand. This helps them swing quickly through the tops of trees. They can even do this while holding their babies or gathering food. Giraffes need to reach leaves at the tops of tall trees. Having a long neck is an adaptation that allows them to do this. How do monkeys use their tails as an adaptation?

they use them like another hand

they don't use their tails as an adaptation

Living things adapt to their environment so they can survive. An organism adapts when it develops a behavior that makes it more likely to survive. It can also adapt by forming a physical characteristic or body part that helps it survive. What does the word adapt mean in the first sentence?

changing its behavior or its physical characteristics

changing its eating and sleeping habits

changing its environment or habitat

giving birth to multiple offspring

Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today. What is the main idea?

Soccer is important at the Olympics.

Soccer is also called football.

Soccer is played by men and women.

Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What is Cassie's problem?

She will miss her flight at the airport

My dog Jack is very friendly, and he likes to be around people. Yesterday, our neighbors were having a party, and we all went over to cookout and swim at their house. We could hear Jack barking loudly from our backyard. After a little while, he got quiet, so we thought he had finally calmed down. But, several minutes later, all of the adults start laughing, and I see a black blur and hear a giant splash at the other end of the pool. Why was Jack barking?

The neighbors were making too much noise

Blood is a miracle liquid. It flows to every part of the body. Some blood cells carry food and oxygen to body organs. Other blood cells kill germs and help stop cuts from bleeding. People can die if they lose a lot of blood or if their blood cells get sick. Doctors sometimes give people fresh blood to save their lives. This paragraph mainly tells:

how many blood cells are made by the body

why people can die from loss of blood

why sick people are sometimes given blood

A bat can fly at night or even with its eyes closed. But if you cover its ears, it can't fly very well. Bats make sounds that people can't hear. The bats find their way by listening to these sounds as they echo off things. Bats even locate insects to eat by following the sounds that bounce off the bugs. People use their eyes, but bats use their ears to know where they're going. This paragraph mainly tells:

what things bats often eat as food

how people can hear the sounds of bats

Some people say that the White House has ghosts. The most famous ghost is Abraham Lincoln. He is often seen standing in his room looking out the window. Even Eleanor Roosevelt said that she saw him. There is a legend that old Abe walks back and forth all night before something terrible is about to happen. This paragraph mainly tells:

when Eleanor Roosevelt's ghost walked

how many ghosts the White House has

how ghosts show when something will happen

Do you want to work while you're a student? If you are younger than 16, some states may limit what you can do. Some state laws say that you can work only after school hours. Also, you cannot work at dangerous jobs such as mining. Most states won't let students under 14 hold regular jobs. This paragraph mainly tells:

about some state laws that affect working students

why school is more important than work

Two young people set up an amazing domino tumble. They used more than a quarter of a million dominoes. They worked five weeks to arrange the little blocks in long rows, circles, and other patterns. It took almost an hour for all the dominoes to fall. But there were some fancy tricks in this clever show. The dominoes pushed eggs into hot frying pans and even set off rockets! This paragraph mainly tells:

how a special domino tumble was made

how to play dominoes for five weeks

how to make patterns with dominoes

how to fry eggs and shoot rockets

Have you ever heard of a flea market? It's a shopping place where people may find bargain prices. Many markets are held outdoors. There are all kinds of surprise goodies for sale. A flea market can be a real adventure! This paragraph mainly tells:

how a flea market is a place where people may find bargains

that many flea markets are held outdoors

how there are all kinds of surprise goodies

There could be a treasure in your attic! Did your parents or grandparents save their old toys? Old dolls, train sets, games, and some comic books could be worth a lot of money now. However, just any old toys won't do. Collectors especially want toys that are hard to find and in good conditions. This paragraph mainly tells:

how to find a treasure in your attic

how many different kinds of toys are in the attic

which old toys collectors want to buy

Dolphins are very smart animals. They even have their own language. They talk to each other with clicks, whistles, and grunts. Scientists have been studying this dolphin language. They hope that in the future, people and dolphins will be able to talk to each other. This paragraph mainly tells:

how dolpins are different from fish

which scientists are studying languages

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe. What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates. What is the main idea?

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

They learn how to work together as teammates.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out. What is the main idea?

John and Matt want to be firemen

Matt wants to hold a fire hose.

They want to ride on the big fire truck.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers. What is the main idea?

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

Many people have not heard giraffes make noises. Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other. When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow. When frightened, they make a short, high sound. What is the main idea?

Cows and giraffes talk to each other.

Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world." What is the main idea?

Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

Mark is the best skater at the park.

Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

Jennifer built a toy airplane. Her father helped her. First, they painted the parts. Then, they glued the parts together. They were pleased with their airplane even though it could not fly. What happened right after they painted the parts?

Jennifer and her father built a toy airplane.

They were pleased with the airplane.

Reading Comprehension

Authored by Raymond Robinson

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6th - 11th Grade

CCSS covered

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45 sec • 1 pt

The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to ride home. What is the boy doing?

eating breakfast

sailing

riding his bike

playing with his friends

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Lucy was furious about her spelling grade. She kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.
Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example above?

Furious is a fancier word than mad.

Lucy was really upset.

Lucy wasn't that mad at all.

Lucy was going home.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Do you enjoy kites? If you order right away, we will give you directions for making kites out of all kinds of materials-sticks, straws, socks, and more. All of this for only $10.95. Hurry! Time is limited.
What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?

buy information about sticks and straws.

Buy information about sock puppets.

Buy information about kite making.

Buy a read-to-fly kite.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.

eating treats and popcorn

clowns

going to the circus

lions

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Mary was standing on the sidewalk. Then, she saw a butterfly. She got a net. She chased the butterfly.

Mary will try to catch a spider.

Mary will run and play.

Mary will try to catch the butterfly in her net.

Mary will try to catch a moth.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?

The TV is broken.

The bathtub is overflowing.

There is no soap in the bathroom.

The stove was left turned on.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What does Inference mean?

finding details in a story

Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea

Giving a reason for your answer

Using what I know

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

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Reading Comprehension

The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to ride home. What is the boy doing?

Lucy was furious about her spelling grade. She kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example above?

Do you enjoy kites? If you order right away, we will give you directions for making kites out of all kinds of materials-sticks, straws, socks, and more. All of this for only $10.95. Hurry! Time is limited. What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?

My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.

Mary was standing on the sidewalk. Then, she saw a butterfly. She got a net. She chased the butterfly.

Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”What is the problem?

What does Inference mean?

What information should you gather when you preview a text?

When's the best time to stop and reread a piece of text?

What is comprehension?

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Lucy was furious about her spelling grade. She kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.
Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example above?

Do you enjoy kites? If you order right away, we will give you directions for making kites out of all kinds of materials-sticks, straws, socks, and more. All of this for only $10.95. Hurry! Time is limited.
What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?

Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?