SBAC Practice Reading

'Main idea' is...

• the topic of a nonfiction article in one sentence

• the theme or moral of a narrative

• the long paragraphs of the story

• the meaning of the story

What is 'author's purpose'?

• To prepare and examine

• To persuade, inform, or entertain the reader

• To publish and make money

• To discuss and argue

It is smart to read the questions before the text so you have an idea of what to look for as you read.

• True

• False

The first time reading a passage is to ...

• Write down as many key details as possible

• Understand the main idea of what you are reading

• Ask questions

• Understand as much as you can

'Background information that helps us to understand something' is...

• setting

• mood

• evidence

• context

What does 'Author's Point of View' mean?

• What the author writes about

• The types of words an author uses

• The author's opinion on a topic

• The author's goal

'Personification' means...

• To become a better person

• When a character changes

• A nonliving thing acting like a person

• Introducing a new character

What is the main idea of a nonfiction article?

• The topic of a nonfiction article in one sentence

• The theme or moral of a narrative

• The long paragraphs of the story

• The meaning of the story

What is the author's purpose?

• To prepare and examine

• To persuade, inform, or entertain the reader

• To publish and make money

• To discuss and argue

Is it smart to read the questions before the text?

• True

• False