Post-test (Text Structures)

Next time you are thirsty, try drinking a

glass of water instead of a soda. Although

both will quench your thirst, soda is full of sugar and

chemicals. Water, on the other hand, is a much

healthier choice. Water helps your digestive system

to function properly and keeps you immune

system strong so you won't get sick.

Which text structure is used in the paragraph?

At 4,160 miles (6,670 km), the Nile

River in Africa is the longest river in the

world. It begins in Lake Victoria in Central Africa

and flows through five countries before emptying

into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile is an

important source of water for the people who

live near its banks.

Which text structure is used in the paragraph?

Electricity can flow through some kinds

of materials, but not through others.

Materials that electricity can flow through are

called conductors. Metal and water are both

conductors. By contrast, materials that electricity

cannot flow through are called insulators. Plastic,

glass, fabric, and wood are all insulators.

Which text structure is used in the paragraph?

Do you ever forget to bring your

completed homework to school? This can be

so frustrating when you know you did your homework,

but it won't count since you can't turn it in on time.

One way to prevent this issue is to put your homework

in your backpack as soon as you finish it. Another

solution is to leave yourself a note on the door.

Which text structure is used in the paragraph?

To make a yummy smoothie, first put

some milk into a blender. Then add a banana

and some frozen berries such as strawberries and

blueberries. You may also want to add some grapes.

Next, turn your blender to its lowest setting and

gradually increase the speed until everything is

blended. Then pour it into a glass and enjoy!

Which text structure is used in the paragraph?

Mrs. Jonas was worried about Marco

because he often fell asleep in class. She

decided to call Marco's parents to discuss the

problem. During the phone call, Mrs. Jonas

suggested that an earlier bedtime might help

Marco to get more sleep at night so that he would

not need to sleep during class.

Which text structure is used in the paragraph?

When a family of beavers wants to

construct a dam across a river, they

begin by using their teeth to cut down trees.

Then they drag the trees to the river where

they construct the dam from the bottom up.

They continue to add more trees, branches, and

mud until the top of the dam is above

Which text structure is used in the paragraph?

In America, more people are eating

fast food than ever before. Fast food,

such as cheese burgers, chicken nuggets, tacos,

and French fries are high in calories and fat.

All of this fast food is one reason that over a

third of Americans are overweight.

Which text structure is used in the paragraph?

An earthquake that occurs under the

ocean may cause a tsunami. A tsunami is

a series of giant waves that can cause a great

deal of destruction, as well as many deaths when

it hits the coast. So, if you are ever at the beach

and hear a tsunami warning siren, you should run

to higher ground as fast as you can.

Which text structure is used in the paragraph?

The Space Needle was built in 1962 in

Seattle, Washington for the World's Fair.

It is 605 feet tall (184 m) from the ground to

the aircraft warning beacon at the very top.

Visitors can ride an elevator to the observation

deck at 520 (158 m) feet. They can also dine in a

revolving restaurant near the top of the needle.

Which text structure is used in the paragraph?