Practice Sheet

The author's personal opinion

A summary of the author's life

Historical context of the passage

Main idea of the passage

To confuse the audience

To hide important information

To inform, persuade, entertain, or educate the audience

To bore the readers

'What are the main causes of climate change?'

'How do you feel about climate change?'

'What is the author's opinion on climate change?'

'Why is climate change a controversial topic?'

Where do you want to go for a walk?

Do you like ice cream?

I am hungry.

When is your birthday?

Relevance to target audience

Personal interest of the author

Random selection

Peer pressure

The main idea is briefly mentioned but not explored in the passage's theme.

The main idea is unrelated to the overall theme of the passage.

The main idea is essential in building and reinforcing the overall theme of the passage.

The main idea contradicts the overall theme of the passage.

Unrelated facts

Personal opinions

Emotional anecdotes

Evidence such as specific examples, direct quotes, statistical data, or logical reasoning supports the main idea of the passage.

The main topic is irrelevant

The main topic is too broad

The main topic is not mentioned

The main topic can be inferred by analyzing the provided information and identifying the central theme or subject discussed.

The main purpose of the text can cause drowsiness in the reader.

The main purpose of the text can lead to confusion in the reader.

The main purpose of the text can evoke curiosity, empathy, or critical thinking in the reader.

The main purpose of the text can induce hunger in the reader.

It discourages learning, reduces reader interest, and lacks credibility.

It confuses readers, decreases credibility, and limits engagement.

It adds credibility, engages readers, and provides learning opportunities.

It overwhelms readers, hinders engagement, and limits educational value.