Informational Bellringer Quiz #10

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

• The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.

• Chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla ice cream.

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

• A list of facts and details.

• The most important thought about the topic.

Which of the following is NOT a text feature?

• Table of contents

• A detailed argument

What does summarizing a text involve?

• Copying the text word for word.

• Briefly stating the main points of the text.

What is a controlling idea in a paragraph?

• An idea that limits the topic to a specific area to be discussed.

• The first sentence of the paragraph.

Which organizational pattern shows the order of events?

• Cause and effect

• Chronological order

Identify the organizational pattern: "First, Second, Finally"

• Compare and contrast

• Sequence/Order

What is the purpose of headings in a text?

• To make the text look longer.

• To indicate the main topics or sections of the text.

Which of the following is an example of a fact?

• Cats are the best pets.

• Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.

What does it mean to identify the main idea of a text?

• Finding the most interesting detail.

• Understanding what the text is mostly about.