End-of-Workshop 6 Review

Here is a solution. What could be the problem?
   Ted used glue on his skateboard.

• Ted can't ride a skateboard well.

• Ted fell and broke his glasses.

• Ted snapped a wheel off his board.

• Ted is clumsy and scratched his board on the sidewalk.

Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet. what type of text structure is this?

• 
  cause and effect

• description

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

I forgot my lunch at home so my mom brought it to me.

The red part of the sentence is the

• problem

• solution

Hank came home from school and he was hungry.  He decided to see if there was anything in the cupboard to eat. He checked the shelf, but couldn't find any chips or crackers.  He looked in another cupboard and there weren't any snacks in there either.  Finally, he looked in the fridge and he found some apples to eat.
What is the solution?

• Hank found apples to eat.

• Hank likes chips.

• Hank looked for snacks.

Read the paragraph below and choose two options that best show the author's point of view regarding why people follow influencers.

Instagram influencer fame is not limited to celebrities and reality TV stars. Many regular people have found fame—and sometimes fortune—as well. Erica Gibbs, a thirtysomething wife and mother of three, follows dozens of fashion and lifestyle influencers on Instagram. “I buy a lot of stuff based on what these girls share. That’s how I keep up with the trends. At least I think I do,” Gibbs explains. Her favorites aren’t celebrities but rather seemingly-ordinary people like Jennifer Reed with The Sister Studio. “[I] love her style and she is so down to earth. And she shares affordable stuff. And she’ll tell you if she doesn’t like something. Her stories are hilarious!” Gibbs says she also enjoys posts by Brittany Garcia because “she’s more my size.”

• People follow influencers because they like their style.

• People follow influencers as a way to keep up with what’s trendy.

• People follow influencers because they like the companies they advertise for.

• People follow influencers because they are well-liked celebrities.

What is the author's point of view according to the passage? 
Every student that attends Mount Ridge Elementary should have to wear a uniform to school. Students will not only feel less peer pressure to buy trendy clothes, but wearing uniforms will also show school pride throughout the entire campus (Go Ravens!). Safety is also a benefit. By wearing uniforms, it would be easy to spot an unwelcome intruder on the school campus. On November 2nd, each family should vote yes to uniforms!

• Uniforms should be worn at school because it allows students to express their sense of fashion

• Uniforms should be worn at school because it allows students to show school pride

• Uniforms should be worn at school because students dress inappropriately when they are not wearing uniforms

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.

What is the author's purpose?

• to tell a story about a boy who worked hard

• to teach how to play basketball

• to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

• to explain the rules of basketball

Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along.
What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules

• to inform about the rules of games

• to persuade people to follow the rules

• to explain the rules of chess

Ryan was looking forward to sleeping over at his friend Robert's house. Though they had been classmates for a while, the two had only recently become good friends. Ryan packed up his sleeping bag, a pillow, and a few of his favorite toys and games, and then his mom dropped him off at Robert's. Robert met Ryan on the porch and the two did their secret handshake and started playing right away. First they played pirates in Robert's tree fort. Next they played ninjas in the driveway. Then it started getting dark and they went inside of Robert's house. As soon as they walked in the house, Ryan's eyes starting getting red and itchy. He saw a big orange cat sitting on the couch. Then he started sneezing uncontrollably. "I'm sorry, Robert. It's been a lot of fun, but I have to call my mom."

When you synthesize the information in the paragraph, how does your understanding of Ryan change?

• Ryan is homesick.

• Ryan doesn't enjoy playing outside.

• Ryan is allergic to cats.

• Ryan doesn't like secret handshakes.

Gloria was driving around the neighborhood in her pajamas. Every block or so she'd stop the car, hold her head out of the door, whistle, and call out "Candy! Candy! Come here girl!" Then she'd start the car again and slowly drive another block or two, looking around from left to right. Curtis sat in the passenger seat. He was looking around too, but he held his head low. "How many times have I told you to make sure that you shut and lock the door after you come in?" Gloria reprimanded Curtis. Curtis sighed. He felt bad enough without her finger-wagging.

Based on the information in the passage, which conclusion is incorrect?

• Curtis does not like animals.

• Gloria is an adult; Curtis is a child.

• Gloria gets frustrated when Curtis forgets to lock the door.

• Gloria and Curtis have a pet named Candy.