Understanding Text Structures Quiz

Which of the following best describes the structure of a text that explains how a plant grows from a seed to a full-grown plant?

• Comparison

• Chronology

• Problem/Solution

• Cause/Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

A text describes the differences and similarities between cats and dogs. What is the structure of this text?

• Chronology

• Comparison

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Read the following scenario: "A city is facing a water shortage. The text discusses various methods to conserve water and solve the problem." What is the structure of this text?

• Chronology

• Comparison

• Problem/Solution

• Cause/Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

A text explains how pollution leads to global warming. What is the structure of this text?

• Chronology

• Comparison

• Problem/Solution

• Cause/Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Given a text that describes the process of photosynthesis, identify the sequence of events and explain why this sequence is important for understanding the concept.

• The sequence is not important.

• The sequence helps to understand the cause and effect in the process.

• The sequence shows a comparison between different processes.

• The sequence provides a solution to a problem.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Consider a text that compares the habitats of polar bears and penguins. What skills would you use to identify the similarities and differences in their habitats?

• Recalling facts about polar bears

• Listing the features of each habitat

• Analyzing the text to find similarities and differences

• Writing a summary of the text

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

A text describes a problem with traffic congestion in a city and proposes several solutions. How would you evaluate the effectiveness of these solutions?

• By listing the solutions

• By comparing the solutions to each other

• By reasoning which solution addresses the root cause of the problem

• By summarizing the problem

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Imagine you are reading a text that outlines the causes of deforestation and its effects on the environment. How would you plan a presentation to explain this to your classmates?

• By listing the causes and effects

• By creating a timeline of events

• By organizing the information into a cause/effect chart and using evidence to support each point

• By writing a summary of the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

A text describes the steps in the water cycle. How would you use this information to explain the importance of each step in maintaining the Earth's ecosystem?

• By listing the steps

• By comparing the water cycle to another cycle

• By reasoning how each step contributes to the ecosystem and using evidence from the text

• By summarizing the water cycle

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

You are given a text that outlines a historical event in chronological order. How would you use this structure to understand the impact of the event on future developments?

• By listing the events

• By comparing the event to another historical event

• By analyzing the sequence of events and reasoning how each event led to future developments

• By summarizing the historical event

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5