Understanding Texts and Writing Responses

What is the main idea of a story?

• The setting of the story

• The most important point the author wants to convey

• The names of the characters

• The number of pages in the book

Which of the following is a fact?

• Dogs are the best pets.

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

• Ice cream is delicious.

• Summer is the best season.

Identify the introduction in the following paragraph: "Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a kind old man. He loved to help everyone in the village. One day, he decided to..."

• Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a kind old man.

• He loved to help everyone in the village.

• One day, he decided to...

• The paragraph has no introduction.

Which sentence best supports the idea that the old man was kind?

• He lived in a small village.

• He loved to help everyone in the village.

• He decided to go on an adventure.

• He was an old man.

What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

• To introduce new characters

• To summarize the main points and provide closure

• To confuse the reader

• To start a new story

Which of the following is an opinion?

• Water freezes at 0°C.

• Chocolate is the best flavor of ice cream.

• The capital of France is Paris.

• The sun rises in the east.

Write a brief summary of a story you have read recently. Include the main idea and key details.

• Write a summary without any details.

• Write a summary with the main idea and key details.

• Write a summary with only the characters' names.

• Write a summary with only the setting.

Which of the following sentences is an example of an argumentative statement?

• The sky is blue.

• I believe that school uniforms should be mandatory.

• Cats are mammals.

• The Earth is round.

What is the central idea of an informational text?

• The author's favorite color

• The main point the text is trying to convey

• The number of chapters in the book

• The title of the text

Which of the following best describes a character's motivation in a story?

• The character's favorite food

• The reason why a character acts in a certain way

• The character's age

• The character's clothing