Informational Understanding Review

Why did the author write this passage?

• to describe how snow changes what we wear

• to explain how snow is used

• to describe how snow is formed and how things change outside

• to explain all different types of weather

How many subheadings are in the passage "When it Snows"?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What clue does the subheading "Snow Fun" give the reader about that part of the passage?

• The reader knows that it will be about having fun in the snow.

• The reader knows that it will be about how snow falls from clouds.

• The reader knows that it will be about different snowflakes.

• The reader knows that there are many kinds of weather.

Why did the author most likely write the paragraph with the subheading Snow Work?

• To tell about the hard work it takes to create the snow.

• To explain how snow can make things harder and more work for people.

• To teach about how the tiny pieces of ice join together.

• To tell about making snowmen and snow forts.

Which sentence from the passage best supports your answer to why the author wrote the paragraph with the subheading Snow Work?

• You may put on boots so snow doesn't get in your shoes.

• If it is cold enough, the water droplets freeze.

• People use shovels to scoop up snow on sidewalks.

• Snow can be very fun.

The author uses the picture to explain how snow is formed.

• True

• False

Under which subheading does the author explain why it is quieter when it snows?

• What is Snow?

• Snow Falls From Clouds

• Snow Fun

• Snow Work

What can you learn from the illustration in the passage?

Read the paragraph from the article. 

Like rain, snow starts as tiny water droplets in the clouds. If it is cold enough, the water droplets freeze. Tiny pieces of ice form and the small pieces of ice join together. Soon they make a snowflake.

Why most likely did the author write this paragraph. 

1. ​ ​ (a)  

2.​ ​ (b)  

• To tell how snowflakes are made
• To tell the order that a snowflake is created.
• To show fun things that can be done in the snow.
• To describe what should be worn in the snow.
• To list the what to do on a snow day.