Main Idea, Summarizing, Text Structures & Features Review

Landforms are features of the earth's surface. Landforms affect where people choose to build their communities. People often live where the land is flat. This is because they can farm and travel easily. One example is a valley. A valley is the land between mountains and hills. There is rich soil at the bottom which is very good for farming.

Which of the following tells how the passage above is organized?

• It compares valleys to other landforms.

• It describes the different types of landforms.

• It gives steps to identify landforms.

• It explains why people choose to live in different areas.

The government is a system of leaders and laws by which a community, state, or nation is governed. The U.S. Constitution is a plan of government created on September 17, 1787 by our founding fathers. The Constitution provides rights and freedoms for the citizens of the United States. The freedoms granted by the Constitution include freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion. Freedom of the press means that the government cannot interfere with the distribution of information and people's opinion. For example, if people want to write an article expressing their opinion about certain laws or policies, the government cannot get in the way or block their information. However, it is important to be honest and factual when publishing information. Freedom of speech gives citizens the freedom to state one's opinions and ideas without being stopped or punished. This can also be called freedom of expression. Freedom of religion gives citizens the right to belong to any religion they choose, or belong to no religion.

Which sentence best explains how the author structured the text?

• by explaining how the Constitution was created

• by explaining the freedoms granted by the Constitution

• by giving examples of how the Constitution helps people make laws

• by describing what freedom of religion means

Did you know that all sushi does not contain raw fish? Most of it does, but there are a few versions that have smoked or cooked meat like salmon and crab. Traditional sushi rolls are made of raw fish, sticky rice, and seaweed. However, chefs developed sushi that would appeal to people who couldn't stomach the idea of eating raw fish. A well-known cooked roll is the Philadelphia roll. It is made of sticky rice, smoked salmon, cream cheese, and avocado. California rolls are also a favorite. They are made of crab, avocado, and cucumber. Some sushi is even fried in batter. This adds texture and other ingredients to be cooked before it is served. If you are squeamish about raw fish, try giving cooked sushi a try.

Determine the main idea of the text.

• Not all versions of sushi include raw fish.

• Sushi includes raw fish or other raw ingredients.

• Sushi is a well-known and traditional food that is enjoyed by many.

• Sushi with cooked meat is much better than sushi with raw fish.

Mother's Day is a special day to celebrate mothers and what they do for their families. It was first proposed by an American named Anna Jarvis in 1908. She wanted to honor her mother who had passed away. She wanted to honor mothers around the world as well. Jarvis' celebration spread throughout her town and to other cities. The day was made into a U.S. national holiday in 1914.

The idea for Mother's Day has been adopted by other countries. They have changed the holiday to fit their cultures. Today, some mothers are given bouquets of flowers. Other mothers enjoy meals at restaurants with their families. Many children make cards and cakes to present to their mothers. Some children just spend time with their mothers. There are so many ways to express appreciation to mothers.

Which of the following express two main ideas found in the passage? (Choose 2!)

• Children like to give their mothers flowers on Mother's Day.

• People around the world honor their mothers in different ways.

• Mother's Day became a national holiday in the U.S. in 1914.

• Anna Jarvis came up with Mother's Day to celebrate her mother and other mothers.

• Mother's Day was suggested by Anna Jarvis in 1908 after her mother's death.

While Italy has many rivers, they tend to be short. At four-hundred miles, the Po is the longest. South America, on the other hand, has many long rivers. The Amazon is the longest river in South America. It is 3,500 miles longer than the Po.

Which text structure is used in this passage?

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• chronological order

Cameron is reading a magazine article titled "Muhammad Ali,".

The following headings are included in the article: "Early Life," "Boxing Career," "The Comeback," "Later Life," and "Ali: The Legend".

Why would the author include a heading before each paragraph in the article?

• to explain how to become a great sportsperson

• to explain the history and rules of boxing

• to show the different awards won by Ali

• to show the different stages of Ali's life and career

Which of these BEST explains the purpose of a glossary?

• It gives the pages where information about topics can be found.

• It describes the reasons why the author chose to write the book.

• It defines the new or difficult vocabulary words used in the book.

• It lists the names of each of the chapters in the order they appear.

How does the photograph help the reader better understand the text in the ebook?

• It is included to fill a blank spot on the ebook's page.

• It is included for the reader to find key differences from the text.

• It is included to support the text by showing the environment of the polar bear.

• It gives the reader additional facts about how polar bears are in danger.

Read the following excerpt from a Science textbook chapter titled, "What is Under Earth's Surface?" and then answer the question.

The hard outer crust is the coolest part of Earth. The mantle is the next layer down. Between the mantle and the crust, melted rock called magma forms. The deeper you go, the hotter it gets. No one has ever visited the mantle, but scientists think that the temperature at the bottom is around 3,000 degrees Celsius (SEL-see-us). That is 5,432 degrees Fahrenheit.

In this paragraph, why does the author include (SEL-see-us) after Celsius?

• to let the reader know its importance to the mantle

• to demonstrate to the reader how to pronounce the word

• to show the reader how to spell the measurement

• to emphasize to the reader the scientific term that is included

What text feature is added to help provide more information about photographs, illustrations, or diagrams?

• headings

• titles

• bold print

• labels