Let's Dance Around The World

The passage says that some types of dance are typically done in front of other people. What does typically mean?

• Correctly

• Usually

• Quickly

• boldly

Which idea is supported by the author's description of the dance known as los viegjitos?

• that some dancers wear special costumes

• that some dancers perform without music

• that some dances are really contests of skill

• that some dances imitate the actions of animals

Which type of dance combines dance with moves used in fighting?

• tarantella

• los viejitos

• limbo

• capoeira

The last sentence of the passage asks readers about the dancing they themselves do. Why might the author ask this question?

• to show that dancing is a good way to connect with friends

• to show that the love of dancing is passed from parent to child

• to help the reader realize that everyone has dance in his or her life

• to help the reader understand that dance is good exercise for young people

How does the author organize the passage?

• by talking about or describing several types of dance

• by giving different opinions about the dances

• by listing events in dance history in time order

• by explaining problems some dances cause and their solutions

What is central idea?

• The author's reason for writing a text

• What the text is mostly about

• The way the text is organized

What are some common words used in a cause and effect structure?

• first, second, then

• problem, since, solve

• as a result, due to, because

What type of text structure uses the words: as well as, both, however, different

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Soultion

Which is an example of a graphic feature?

• Graph

• Heading

• Index

Which is an example of a text feature?

• Map

• Graph

• Glossary