Comprehension Quick Check

A theme is a moral or lesson learned.

Which is an example of a theme?

• Missy knew she would always be grateful.

• The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

• One person can make a difference.

• Sir John became famous for slaying a dragon.

Read the passage.

Andy saw his neighbor struggling to get his lawn mower running, so Andy went over to his neighbor's house and filled up his lawn mower with gas. When it still wouldn't start, Andy lent him his lawn mower.

What character trait does Andy best demonstrate?

• bossy

• heroic

• helpful

• mean

Which text structure use the following key words- both, same, unlike & different?

• chronological

• cause/effect

• description

• compare/contrast

Which text structure would I use to tell you how to bake cookies?

• problem/solution

• sequence

• cause/effect

• compare/contrast

Choose 3 details that are characterictics of a play/drama?

• dialgoue

• stage directions

• rhyme

• verses

• cast of characters

Which 3 details are characteristics of a poem/poetry?

• paragraphs

• rhyming words

• scene/act

• stanzas

• verses

Which point of view use pronouns such as she, he, her, and the narrator is telling the story?

• first person

• third person

Australia is an interesting country. It has wildlife you will never find in the U.S., such as kangaroos and koalas. There are waterfalls, cliffs, and beaches to explore. Some people like to go skiing in the mountains. If you like trains, you can take a ride on the Puffing Billy Steam Railway. You can even visit towns with interesting names like Mallacoota and Yarra Glen.

What is the main idea of the paragraph above?

• Australia's Puffing Billy Steam Railway is really fun.

• There are a lot of things to see and do in Australia.

• The mountains are the best place to ski in Australia.

• Australia's kangaroos and koalas are great animals.

The Boy and the Peanuts

A boy put his hand into a pitcher full of peanuts. He grasped as many as he could possibly hold. Then, he tried to pull out his hand, but he could not get his fist out of the pitcher. He was unwilling to let go of his peanuts, but at the same time was unable to take out his hand. He burst into tears and bitterly cried about his disappointment. An old man saw the boy and said to him, "Be satisfied with half the quantity, and you will be able to remove your hand."

What is the theme of this selection?

• Peanuts will make you hungry.

• Greed can get you into trouble.

• Old men do not have good ideas.

• Children should eat healthy foods.

Nate was so excited that he was finally going to get to ride the new roller coaster. He was finally tall enough, and he wanted to get to the ride as soon as he could.

Nate ran into his mom's room and shouted, "Are you ready? Let's go right now!"

Nate's mom was still getting ready. She laughed and said, "Hold your horses, Nate. We have all day to ride the roller coaster. We will be there soon enough!"

What is the meaning of the phrase hold your horses in the passage above?

• Go quickly.

• Quiet down.

• Get excited.

• Be patient.