Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Review

Read the following passage.

I love to watch birds! It always amazes me how they can build those nests! I like to leave scraps of hair and yarn out for them to find. They'll use these things and weave them into a nest. Being a parent is a hard job, and the birds use all the help they can get.

What is the author's perspective/point of view?

• Humans should help birds build their nests

• Humans should never interfere with wild animals

• Birds are interesting animals

• Birds use lots of things to build their nests

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

What is connotation?

• the dictionary definition of a word

• unknown meaning

• the feelings surrounding a word based on how it is used

• I have no idea!

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is denotation?

• the dictionary definition of a word

• the feelings surrounding a word based on how it is used

• Unknown meaning

• I have no idea!

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which connotation is MORE negative?

I didn't like the ____________________ on Jester's face.

• grin

• smirk

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which connotation is MORE negative?

I ate a _____________________ sandwich.

• moist

• soggy

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which connotation is more positive?

Some of the monkeys made _____________________ faces.

• hilarious

• amusing

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

We often let others know what we are thinking without using words. The name that we give for this kind of communication is body language. Body language includes gestures, facial expressions and posture. Body language does not always mean the same thing to everyone.

What is the central idea of this paragraph?

• We sometimes use words to express ourselves

• Body language may not mean the same thing to everyone

• Body language includes gestures, facial expressions and posture

• We use body language to communicate with others

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the following passage.

I wonder who invented paper plates? He was a clever guy! Imagine having to lug heavy plates to a picnic, and then having to carry them home again.

Which statement would the author agree with?

• Everyone should use disposable products

• Disposable products are dangerous and nobody should use them

• Everyone should have a chance to enjoy picnics

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness of humans. Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean water, polluting the dolphins' environment.

What is the author's perspective/point of view?

• The author's favorite animal is a dolphin

• the author thinks that humans harm dolphins

• the author thinks that dolphins are dangerous

• the author thinks that humans are helping dolphins

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.6.6

Which connotation is MORE negative?

It made me feel ________________________.

• uneasy

• frightened

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4