Review

What is your name?

What is the author's claim?

• it isn't fair that kids do not get recess
• kids benefit from recess
• the students should be able to be taught outside
• recess doesn't have very many benefits

Which sentence from the selection supports the author's claim?

• Recess is the only time for kids to play during the school day.
• They spend much of the day learning important subjects such as math and writing.
• Studies show that kids will be able to pay attention better in class after recess.
• Every school needs to find a way to make more time for recess in the school day.

Which of these is true about the passage above?

• It is an informative passage about kids at recess
• It is a myth about how recess started
• It is a story about someone who wanted to go to recess but couldn’t
• It is an argumentative text that argues kids need more time at recess

Which of the following is an opinion from the passage?

• Studies show that kids will be able to pay attention better in class after recess.
• I do not think this is a good idea.
• A longer recess time will help kids get the amount of activity they need each day.
• Recess gives kids time to imagine and pretend.

Which of the following is a fact from the passage?

• You really need one.
• Sodas are nothing to smile about.
• Two-thirds of your body weight is water.
• Soda is cheap and refreshing.

The author’s claim is that -

• Water is a better beverage to drink than soda
• Sodas are easy to buy from a colorful vending machine.
• Soda is cheap and refreshing.
• Water only tastes good if it is cold.

Which of these is true about the passage above?

• It is informative about soda
• It is an argumentative text that argues for a solution to drink more water than soda.
• It is a myth about how soda is unhealthy.
• It is a story about someone who drank too much soda.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• When you play sports, your body uses up water.
• You’re about to die of thirst.
• Punch a hole in the bottom.
• Grab a big paper cup.

What is the author’s claim in this ad?

• Keeping up with your sleep is the most important thing
• This watch will make you feel good and safe while wearing it
• You should wear this watch while with your friends and family
• Read and understand the instructions before wearing this watch