Unit 1 Review

"First she found a recipe, then she went to the grocery store to buy supplies, then she baked a cake" is an example of what kind of text structure?

• Cause and Effect

• Descriptive

• Chronological

• Problem and Solution

What is an inference?

• An educated guess about what will happen next

• The overall message a reader takes away from a story

• A repeating element in a story

• The repetition of sounds at the beginning of words

Why does Della cut her hair in "The Gift of the Magi"?

• She's going for a new look

• She wants to buy her husband a nice gift

• She doesn't like having long hair anymore

• She is planning to donate the hair

"Grace had never tried kiwi before. She pursed her lips at first, but as she ruminated on this new flavor a smile slowly formed on her face. She took another hearty bite."

This would suggest that Grace...

• Enjoyed eating the kiwi

• Was allergic to the kiwi

• Was a reminded of another fruit as she ate

• Never wanted to try kiwi again

Which text feature can be helpful in finding out on which page a certain word appears?

• Picture/image

• Map

• Glossary

• Index

What would a heading help you understand about the main text?

• Where to find more resources on the topic

• What the author will discuss in the paragraphs that follow

• Who wrote the text and why they did

• How to understand the data mentioned in the text

"A sprain is a tear in the muscle when it is overstretched. If you sprain a muscle, you should ice it immediately to reduce swelling and pain."

If the PROBLEM is a sprain, the SOLUTION is to...

• Ice the sprain

• Take pain medication

• Reduce the swelling

• Ice your brain

Who would not be interested in reading a COMPARE AND CONTRAST essay about Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens?

• Someone who enjoys roller coasters

• Someone looking for fun summer activities for kids

• Someone interested in spending more time reading

• Someone who just moved to VA and is interested in learning more about its recreational opportunities

What is a text feature?

• An element of a text that stands out from the main text

• A new way of designing fonts

• The best way to make sure your writing gets noticed

• A grammar-correcting software

Which of the following is not an example of a text feature?

• Diagram

• Bold Type

• Map

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