The Jim Thorpe Story

Olympian Jim Thorpe:

Which text structure did the author use?

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• chronological/sequence

• problem and solution

Olympian Jim Thorpe:

The author wrote this passage to ....

• explain how Jim Thorpe solved the

  problem of not wanting to go to

  school

• compare Jim Thorpe to other

  athletes

• explain what caused Jim Thorpe

  to win an Olympic gold medal

• tell the life events that led up to

  Jim Thorpe becoming an

  Olympian

Olympian Jim Thorpe:

Which detail from the passage best supports the text structure?

• The twins loved being outdoors.

• Jim had a hard time adjusting to

  school without his brother.

• In 1904, Jim was recruited by the

  Carlisle Indian School, in

  Pennsylvania.

• He excelled at many sports while

  at Carlisle, especially as a star

  football player.

Olympian Jim Thorpe:

According to the text, which event happened in 1912?

• Jim and his brother were sent to boarding school for Native Americans.

• Jim was recruited by the Carlisle Indian School.

• Jim’s father was in a hunting accident.

• Jim became the first Native American to be awarded an Olympic gold medal.

Olympian Jim Thorpe:

Why did Jim start running away from school?

• He wasn’t good at school.

• He missed his family.

• He had a hard time adjusting to

  school without his brother.

• He wanted to become an athlete,

  and his school didn’t have any

  sports.

Toothpaste and Orange Juice: A Bitter Combination

Which text structure did the author use?

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• chronological/sequence

• problem and solution

Toothpaste and Orange Juice: A Bitter Combination

The author wrote this passage to...

• explain why tooth paste causes

  orange juice to taste bad.

• show the differences between

  tooth paste and orange juice.

• describe how orange juice and

  tooth paste are made.

• explain the solution to keep

  orange juice from tasting bad.

Toothpaste and Orange Juice: A Bitter Combination

Which detail from the passage best supports the text structure?

• SLS is what makes toothpaste

  foam up while brushing.

• Why does orange juice taste so

  bad after brushing your teeth?

• For better (not bitter) tasting

  orange juice, wait an hour after

  brushing your teeth before

  drinking the citrusy beverage.

• Because of SLS, your taste buds

  don’t register the sweetness of

  orange juice.

Toothpaste and Orange Juice: A Bitter Combination

According to the text, what is the main cause for orange juice tasting bad after you brush your teeth?

• The minty taste of toothpaste mixing with the sweetness of the orange juice.

• Sodium lauryl sulfate causes your taste buds not to register the sweetness of the orange juice.

• Mixing fruit with toothpaste will cause a bitter taste.

• You should wait an hour after brushing your teeth before drinking orange juice.

Toothpaste and Orange Juice: A Bitter Combination

Based on the text, what is one way to stop the bitter taste?

• Only use tooth paste that is fruity flavored.

• Wash your mouth out with water before drinking orange juice.

• Wait about an hour after brushing your teeth before drinking orange juice.

• Only use tooth paste that has a minty flavor.