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.

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.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave! What is the main idea?

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

The author's grandparents live far away.

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

An expository essay consists of:

Rising action, climax, falling action

Expository Text Quiz

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Usually found at the end of a passage or the back of the book to help the reader understand the meaning of important words.

Illustrations

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Glossary

Chart

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Found under pictures, diagrams, charts or photographs to help the reader better understand the picture of diagram.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Photos or pictures used to help the reader visualize something in the passage

Index

photographs

Index

Labels

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Helps the readers see where the places in the passage are in relation to geographic regions of the world

Illustrations

Glossary

Index

Maps

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct vocabulary word- helps the reader learn about other important ideas that go along with the topic or main idea of a passage.

Illustrations

Captions

Glossary

Chart

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order.

first, next, finally, 8:30, after

cause, effect, as a result of, because

problem, solution, promise, struggle

compare, contrast, similar, different

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A fuel cell is a kind of battery. It makes electricity. One side of the cell is filled with hydrogen. The other is filled with oxygen that comes from the air. The hydrogen separates into electrons and protons. The electrons supply the power for the motor. The protons mix with the oxygen to make water. The water passes out of the cell.

problem /solution

cause and effect

question & answer

description

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What type of text structure?
Plate Tectonics - The surface of the Earth is divided into pieces called "tectonic plates." These plates move. When the plates rub against each other, they do not move smoothly. When the plates do not move smoothly, earthquakes result. Some parts of the world get more earthquakes than other parts. The parts of the earth that get most earthquakes are near the edges of these plates.

Main idea

Compare and contrast

Cause and effect

Chronological

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Dr. Knapp doesn’t want people to sit back and let the toad vanish. He believes that everyone is responsible for restoring the toad species. Dr. Knapp thinks we could help restore the toad population if we stop mowing parts of our lawns and let the grass grow wild to reserve space for the toad. He also believes we need to stop using pesticides and fertilizers. The chemicals kill the insects that toads eat. If we preserve some spaces in our lawns and stop using fertilizers, Dr. Knapp believes we can save the toads. What text structure is this?

Cause and Effect

Problem and Solution

Sequence

Compare and Contrast

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Expository Text

20 questions

Usually found at the end of a passage or the back of the book to help the reader understand the meaning of important words.

Found under pictures, diagrams, charts or photographs to help the reader better understand the picture of diagram.

Photos or pictures used to help the reader visualize something in the passage

Helps the readers see where the places in the passage are in relation to geographic regions of the world

Choose the correct vocabulary word- helps the reader learn about other important ideas that go along with the topic or main idea of a passage.

Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order.

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?

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Expository Text

20 questions

Usually found at the end of a passage or the back of the book to help the reader understand the meaning of important words.

Found under pictures, diagrams, charts or photographs to help the reader better understand the picture of diagram.

Photos or pictures used to help the reader visualize something in the passage

Helps the readers see where the places in the passage are in relation to geographic regions of the world

Choose the correct vocabulary word- helps the reader learn about other important ideas that go along with the topic or main idea of a passage.

Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order.

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?

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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?