In order to find the author's perspective in an informational text, what should you look for?

the word choice the author uses

the type of font the author uses

What is the author's perspective?

the viewpoint the author has on something

the message or lesson of the story

what the passage is mainly about

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?

The author thinks that humans harm dolphins.

The author's favorite animal is a dolphin.

The author thinks that dolphins are dangerous.

The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.

The average school day for kindergartners is getting longer, and it's paying off in improved reading skills. Public schoolchildren who attended kindergarten for a full day showed more improvement than those enrolled in half-day programs. Which statement would the author agree with?

The school day should be longer.

Having shorter school days improves learning.

Water bottles are disposable which means that they can be thrown away. Landfills are overflowing with garbage because people are too lazy to fill a reusable cup with water. Recycling has been set up, but many people do not recycle all of the water bottles that they use. The earth is being polluted with all the used water bottles. What is the author's perspective?

People should not drink out of water bottles because they are disposable.

People should never drink water.

People should not drink out of water bottles because disposable things benefit the environment.

Load the laundry into the washing machine and close the door tightly. Make sure not to overload the machine. Next, slide open the detergent drawer, add detergent, and then slide the drawer shut. Select the wash setting (whites or darks), temperature (hot, warm, or cold), and load size (small, medium, or large). Then, press the start button. The washing machine will stop automatically when the wash cycle is complete. What is the author's purpose suggested by the text?

to teach readers how to operate a washing machine

to convince readers how to take better care of their clothes

Load the laundry into the washing machine and close the door tightly. Make sure not to overload the machine. Next, slide open the detergent drawer, add detergent, and then slide the drawer shut. Select the wash setting (whites or darks), temperature (hot, warm, or cold), and load size (small, medium, or large). Then, press the start button. The washing machine will stop automatically when the wash cycle is complete. Which best shows that the author's purpose is to teach readers how to operate a washing machine ?

The author lists specific steps they should take to use a washing machine.

The author includes details like whites or darks, and hot and warm.

One great thing about making art is that you can use almost any supplies. In this project, you will create animal silhouettes from three simple supplies: old magazines, cardboard, and glue. First, find a picture of an animal that you like. Copy its outline onto a piece of cardboard, and cut out the cardboard silhouette. Next, cut narrow strips from the magazines. The pages you choose will determine what colors the animal will be. Now, glue the strips side by side onto the cardboard shape, with the ends extending beyond the cardboard's edges. Trim the strips carefully along the edges. Ta-da! Your colorful animal art piece is finished. Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

to teach readers how to make animal silhouette art

to persuade readers to make art at home

My friends and I love spending summer afternoons hanging out at Silver Seas Water Park. Last year, the water park was closed for renovations, so we were extra excited to go back this year. After scanning our season passes, we headed straight to our favorite water feature: the lazy river. We've always enjoyed kicking back in our inner tubes, peacefully floating along the pool's winding path around the lush grounds. The sparkling pool water looked so inviting! We hopped into our floats and settled in for a relaxing ride. How peaceful it was, slowly drifting along . . . until we rounded a bend and were suddenly blasted with ice-cold streams of water shooting from the sides of the pool. Before we could recover from that shock, we were guided under a drenching waterfall—not relaxing at all! Apparently, the park has updated our beloved lazy river with some "refreshing" water features. Sadly, not all updates are improvements. Which sentence best summarizes the author's point of view about the renovated lazy river feature at Silver Seas Water Park?

The lazy river feature is no longer as relaxing and enjoyable as it was in the past.

With its sparkling water and refreshing features, the lazy river is better than ever.

To Stand or Not to Stand? In 2016, Vallecito Elementary School in San Rafael, California, became the first U.S. school to replace all of its ordinary desks with raised desks that students stand at. Speaking to a reporter from TIME for Kids magazine, one student at the school gave the standing desks high praise. "You feel happier, you're less tired, and you're more active," she said. According to several studies, children working at standing desks burn more calories and are more focused on tasks. However, some teachers and parents are opposed to the change. They are concerned that standing for long periods of time could cause fatigue, strain on the legs and feet, or posture problems. In addition, standing desks are more expensive than seated desks. Only time will tell whether standing desks will prove to be the next big trend or a failed experiment. What is the main, or central, idea of the passage?

Some people say that standing desks promote good study habits, but others are wary about the new desks.

Studies have shown that standing desks help students focus on their schoolwork while being more active.

What's Beneath Your Plane? As Shane Loeffler, a geology student at the University of Minnesota, was flying home from Europe, he looked down at the landscape and began to wonder what he was flying over. He realized that a plane flight would be a good opportunity for people to learn about the geological features of the earth below them. As a result of this experience, with a grant from the National Science Foundation, he created a free app called Flyover Country. The app provides users with information on natural formations, man-made features like dams, and even where fossils can be found. The features are pinpointed on a map that corresponds to the landscape below the plane. What is the main, or central, idea of the passage?

Shane's experience in a plane led him to create an app that would provide information to flyers about the land below them.

Shane's plane flight home from Europe led him to think about the geological features of the land below him.

What is the author's purpose?

WHY the author writes the passage

WHEN the author writes the passage

To share all of his knowledge with the world

One great thing about making art is that you can use almost any supplies. In this project, you will create animal silhouettes from three simple supplies: old magazines, cardboard, and glue. First, find a picture of an animal that you like. Copy its outline onto a piece of cardboard, and cut out the cardboard silhouette. Next, cut narrow strips from the magazines. The pages you choose will determine what colors the animal will be. Now, glue the strips side by side onto the cardboard shape, with the ends extending beyond the cardboard's edges. Trim the strips carefully along the edges. Ta-da! Your colorful animal art piece is finished. Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

to teach readers how to make animal silhouette art

to persuade readers to make art at home

What is text structure?

How the author organizes information in a text

The text features used to show us more information about a topic

Which sentence states a fact?

Centuries ago, the Chinese invented the toothbrush by attaching pig hairs to a bamboo handle.

The toothbrush was one of the most brillant inventions in history.

Based on the Venn diagram, what does Natty Bumppo and Daniel Boone have in common?

Both fought in the French and Indian War

Both were characters from adventure stories

Both were created by writer James Fenimore Cooper

Based on the event chain, which event happens after the railroad owners buy a steam powered machine?

John Henry, a railroad worker, challenges the machine to a railroad-building contest.

John Henry beats the machine in the contest

John Henry gets sick because he worked so hard during the contest.

Read the text. When I inherited my great-aunt's piano, I was thrilled and inspired. I remembered sitting in her living room, listening to her play wonderful melodies and watching her fingers fly across the keys. I was determined that I would finally learn to play the piano, too. I tried teaching myself, using online instructional videos and different how-to books. I learned the basics, plunking out scales and some simple tunes. But I didn't feel like I was really making music. I felt discouraged. Maybe I just didn't have my great-aunt's musical touch. Eventually, I called Melinda Canon, a piano teacher recommended to me by a friend. From my very first lesson with Melinda, I felt the joy of making music. We played simple yet magical duets together. She gave me useful pointers to refine my technique and suggested easy but inspiring classics for me to learn. With Melinda's expert guidance, I'm finally learning to make my great-aunt's piano sing again. Which sentence best summarizes the author's point of view about piano instruction from Melinda Canon?

Melinda Canon is an excellent piano teacher who can help even beginning students find the joy in making music.

Melinda Canon's online instructional videos and how-to books are an improvement over learning piano by yourself.

Select the text feature that shows the meanings of words related to tennis.

The section titled "The Renshaw Brothers"

The section titled "Althea Gibson"`

Supporting Biliteracy There are many good reasons to learn a second language. A second language can improve your understanding of your native language, open the door to new job opportunities, and help you learn about other cultures. Yet American students are less likely than European students to study foreign languages in school. To address this gap, several states have begun doing more to encourage biliteracy—the ability to read and write in two languages. California, New York, and Illinois are among the states that have passed laws establishing a state "Seal of Biliteracy." A Seal of Biliteracy shows that a student has achieved proficiency in a second language. Supporters of the seals say that they honor the importance of second-language learning. The seals also provide colleges and future employers with evidence of students' abilities. What is the central idea of the passage?

Fewer Americans students that European students learn a second language, so some states are promoting the study of foreign language.

Although second-language learning is important, students in the United States are less likely than those in Europe to learn a second language.

Read the text below: The First "Newspaper" War The Crimean War was fought in the 1850s between Russia on one side and Britain, France, and Turkey on the other. Although it was a major conflict, it is perhaps best remembered as the first war in which journalists were present on the battlefield. News dispatches from William Howard Russell, a reporter for the Times of London, exposed military blunders and revealed the filthy conditions that existed in military hospitals and camps. Photographers such as James Robertson and Roger Fenton made hundreds of photographs of soldiers on the battlefield. These news reports and photographs provided an uncensored look at life on the frontlines. The Crimean War marked the first time in history that people back home were exposed to the horrors of war. What is the central, idea of the passage?

The Crimean War was the first war to be documented for civlians.

The Crimean War was fought between the Russians and the British, French, and Turkish.

Read the text. I step outside. First, it's a quick, cold intake of breath, then a warm, cloudy exhale into the new winter day. Dots of ice—tiny, sharp, frozen drops land and vanish on my still-warm cheeks. I am packaged in wool, fleece, and thick nylon on top, and my feet are sheltered in warm rubber boots. "Shhh shhh shhh," whisper my snow pants as I walk. One inch of snow is everywhere now, and the quiet world says, "shush." Weightless crystals glint in the light around me. It is the first one—the first day of snow! Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

to describe the experience of going outside in the snow

to inform readers what to wear to keep warm in winter

Review the text. I step outside. First, it's a quick, cold intake of breath, then a warm, cloudy exhale into the new winter day. Dots of ice—tiny, sharp, frozen drops land and vanish on my still-warm cheeks. I am packaged in wool, fleece, and thick nylon on top, and my feet are sheltered in warm rubber boots. "Shhh shhh shhh," whisper my snow pants as I walk. One inch of snow is everywhere now, and the quiet world says, "shush." Weightless crystals glint in the light around me. It is the first one—the first day of snow! Which best shows that the author's purpose is to describe the experience of going outside in the snow ?

The author uses details that appeal to readers' senses, like shhh shhh shhh and tiny, sharp, frozen drops .

The author includes exact information, like one inch of snow .

Look at these details from a paragraph about the same topic : In addition to books, people can borrow tools or board games from some libraries. There are some libraries that loan out knitting needles. You can even borrow pieces of artwork from some libraries. Choose the central, idea that ties all the details together.

Libraries loan out more than books.

It is possible to borrow instruments from some libraries.

Libraries sometimes have board games to take home.

Look at these details from a paragraph about the same topic: In a play, the actors are the ones who perform onstage. Stage managers help run the stage lights during the play. Set designers make the sets and change the stage in between scenes. Choose the central, idea that ties all the details together.

Several groups of people have to work together to produce a play.

Costume designers put together the costumes and find props for the play.

Plays need actors and set designers.

Look at these details from a paragraph about the same topic: Red River Gorge in Kentucky has enormous natural stone arches to admire. There are also a number of old caves to explore in Red River Gorge. Interesting rock formations, cliffs, and waterfalls can be seen throughout the gorge. Choose the central, idea that ties all the details together.

Visitors to Red River Gorge can see various natural land formations.

Throughout the Red River Gorge, there are natural bridges.

There are great outdoor places to explore in Kentucky.

Human Activity and Earthquakes When Americans think of earthquakes, they tend to think of California, a state known for its frequent seismic activity. In recent years, however, people in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas have been feeling the ground shake more often. An increase in oil and gas drilling in these states has led to "human-induced" earthquakes—those resulting from human activity. When wastewater is disposed of during gas and oil drilling, the water is forced deep underground. The resulting buildup of pressure can cause fault lines (cracks in the Earth's crust) to shift. According to Mark Petersen, head of the U.S. Geological Survey's earthquake hazard mapping project, "In the past five years, the USGS has documented high shaking and damage in areas of these six states, mostly from induced earthquakes." What is the central, idea of the passage?

An increase in oil and gas drilling has caused a corresponding increase in earthquakes in six states.

Residents of six U.S. states have experienced an increase in earthquake activity in recent years.

Read the two texts. Text 1 Popular with both gardeners and landscapers, a leaf blower is one of the most effective and easy-to-use pieces of lawn equipment. Leaf blowers use air pressure to remove leaves and other debris from lawns, sidewalks, and driveways. Powered by either an electric or a gasoline motor, blowers can generate wind speeds of up to 180 miles per hour. Such speeds make these tools a favorite because blowers require far less time and effort than sweeping or raking. Text 2 Leaf blowers pose a threat to both the environment and human health. According to the California Air Resources Board, one hour of gas-powered leaf blowing creates the same amount of air pollution as driving a car 1,100 miles. Leaf blowers also produce more than one hundred decibels of sound, causing unhealthy noise pollution. These detrimental effects have prompted more than one hundred cities and towns across the country to ban the blowers. Which sentence best combines the central, ideas of both texts?

While leaf blowers are popular for their effectiveness and ease of use, they have been banned in many places because of the pollution they produce.

Commonly used by gardeners and landscapers, leaf blowers run on a powerful motor and use air pressure to blow away leaves and debris from streets and yards.

Which country is more independent?

one that is controlled by another country

a person who can wait for a long time

Read a text about echolocation. Perhaps due to brown bats' strange-looking flight patterns, many people believe that these fascinating mammals are blind. This is incorrect, because not only are they perfectly capable of seeing with their eyes, but they can also visualize their surroundings with their ears. Brown bats produce high-frequency sound waves that create echoes when they bounce off objects. In a remarkable process known as echolocation , they translate these echoes into visual information. Thus, even in the pitch dark of night, these bats can hunt insects, one of their food sources. They can also use echolocation to navigate their surroundings. Select the two details that are included in the text.

Echolocation provides a way to "see" without using one's eyes.

Some bats use echolocation to hunt and navigate at night.

Some visually impaired people have learned to echolocate just as bats and other creatures do.

Read the text. Sweet, buttery, crumbly; in a word, perfect—Recipe Room's shortbread is the cookie recipe of my dreams. But baker beware: these are addictive! In fact, my friends polished off a platter of them in a matter of minutes, so be forewarned and make at least a double batch. Not only does the recipe stand on its own, but it's also an excellent starting point for variations. I used vanilla extract the first time, with fabulous results. The next time, I added orange juice for a mouthwateringly refreshing flavor. The next time around, I plan on adding lemon zest for extra zing. I'll bet I could substitute peppermint and that would be delicious, too. Here's my favorite trick: I replace one-quarter cup of the flour with cornstarch to produce a softer—and absolutely scrumptious—cookie. If you're in the mood for shortbread, you should definitely try this recipe. The possibilities are endless! Which sentence best summarizes the author's point of view about Recipe Room's cookie recipe?

This cookie recipe is worth making because it is delicious on its own, but it also allows for interesting variations.

This cookie recipe is so delicious because it includes many different types of flavorings.

5th FAST REVIEW PART TWO (R2.1, R2.2, R2.3, R2.4)

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is central idea?

the lesson of the story

the claim the author makes in a text

what the text is mainly about

the figurative language that is used within a literary text

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a claim statement?

the author's opinion

how the author feels about something

the argument the author is trying to make

all of the above

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike?

cause and effect

problem and solution

description

compare and contrast

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Every morning, I wake up at 7:00am. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I am going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.
Which example of text structure is this?

description

compare and contrast

chronological order/sequence

problem and solution

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What should be included in a summary of an informational text?

characters and setting

central idea and relevant details

the author's claim and relevant details

the setting and important events

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Read the paragraph and determine the author's purpose.
Perseus’ heart pounded in his chest. He held his shield out in front of him, using it as a mirror to see Medusa’s reflection. He felt almost blind, creeping along in this way, but he was terrified of accidentally looking directly at her, and of being turned to stone

persuade

entertain

inform

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Read the paragraph and determine the author's purpose.
Medusa was a sea nymph. She made the goddess Athena so angry that Athena turned Medusa’s hair into snakes, and her lower body into the body of a serpent. She made Medusa so ugly that one look from her would turn anyone into stone.

to inform

to persuade

to entertain

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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5th FAST REVIEW PART TWO (R2.1, R2.2, R2.3, R2.4)

What is central idea?

What is a claim statement?

What type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike?

Every morning, I wake up at 7:00am. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I am going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.Which example of text structure is this?

What should be included in a summary of an informational text?

Read the paragraph and determine the author's purpose.Medusa was a sea nymph. She made the goddess Athena so angry that Athena turned Medusa’s hair into snakes, and her lower body into the body of a serpent. She made Medusa so ugly that one look from her would turn anyone into stone.

Read the paragraph and determine the author's purpose.Everyone should read the Greek myths. They tell us a great deal about human nature. They also tell us a lot about the time period that they came from.

In order to find the author's perspective in an informational text, what should you look for?

What is the author's perspective?

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Every morning, I wake up at 7:00am. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I am going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.
Which example of text structure is this?

Read the paragraph and determine the author's purpose.
Medusa was a sea nymph. She made the goddess Athena so angry that Athena turned Medusa’s hair into snakes, and her lower body into the body of a serpent. She made Medusa so ugly that one look from her would turn anyone into stone.

Read the paragraph and determine the author's purpose.
Everyone should read the Greek myths. They tell us a great deal about human nature. They also tell us a lot about the time period that they came from.