Which of the following statements does not contain a claim?

The study of reptiles is called "herpetology."

Indiana is the best state in the United States of America.

Twinkies taste better than other snack foods.

The temperature in this room is not comfortable.

Which sentence from the passage above shows why the writer's favorite holiday is April Fool's Day?

"This day gives me a reason to do funny things to others."

"It took him a long time to untie all his shoes."

"Last year, I tied all of my dad's shoes together."

"He was even more unhappy when he was late for work.”

The author would most likely agree with which of the following sentences?

There should not be any garbage on the playground.

Only teachers should clean up garbage on the playground.

We should put more garbage on the playground.

I have never seen any garbage on the playground.

Based on this paragraph, the author thinks that...

people should be nice to each other during Christmas.

people should give his classmates a lot of toy cars.

people should have bake sales in his school each year.

people should only give gifts to people they know.

I never liked it when they started to sing. Birthday's are truly the worst. People singing, super sweet cake, and worst of all presents.

The author does not like birthday parties.

The author enjoys birthday parties.

The author likes to hear people singing.

The author loves getting presents.

The author would most likely agree with which of the following sentences?

I like books more than I like computers.

You should take a computer inside a cave.

You should not have any books at all.

I love computers more than anything.

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95. What is the author's purpose?

to persuade you to attend an art program

to entertain you with a story about artists

to teach you how all artists become famous

to explain how to paint a sunset

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 entertain you witha 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

Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth. What is the author's purpose?

entertain: to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus

inform: to teach you about the animals in the circus

to persuade you to visit the circus

to explain how much it costs to attend the circus

When an author writes to persuade , it means the author is:

trying to get you to do or try something.

trying to give you information to teach you the facts.

trying to make you enjoy the story be keeping the reader's attention.

trying to see if you are paying attention.

When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is

trying to give you information and teach you facts.

trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

trying to get you to do or try something.

trying to see if you are paying attention.

When the author's purpose is to entertain, the author is:

trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

trying to get you to do or try something.

trying to give you information and teach you facts.

trying to see if you are paying attention.

Read the following sentence below. I searched for what seemed like forever, but I could not find them. This sentence helps the reader understand that —

Betsy looked for her friends for a long time.

Betsy got lost looking for her friends.

Jerri and Kathy found a really good hiding spot.

What does "pretty as a picture" mean?

something you have a picture of

something is in the shape of a frame

What does "a piece of cake" mean?

You are acting restless or impatient.

Face the problem and take control of it.

Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.

If you are over the moon,

you are very pleased about something

you become serious about something

you are very angry with someone

If I say “I’m going to hit the books now”,

I am going to take a short break from studying

I am going to throw my books away

3.9Diii Text structure, 3.9Ei Claim, 10A Purpose, 10D fig lang

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of these is most likely true about the passage?

The author organizes ideas with a sequence of steps.

The author shows the cause of reading.

The author shows the effects of worrying.

The author shows the historical development of reading.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

peanut allergies

students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods

yummy

delicious

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What's the effect ?
Paul overslept.

He was late for school.

He was very hungry.

His dog kept barking.

His parents bought a new car.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Jason and Kate were not alone on the path. They could hear footsteps behind them. "Walk quickly," whispered Jason. "I think somebody is following us."
EFFECT: Jason thought somebody was following him.
What was the CAUSE?

He could hear footsteps.

He saw Kate on the path.

He and Kate were alone.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Cause-Effect

Description

Problem-Solution

Sequence

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Cause-Effect

Description

Problem-Solution

Sequence

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Cause-Effect

Description

Problem-Solution

Chronological

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3.9Diii Text structure, 3.9Ei Claim, 10A Purpose, 10D fig lang

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Which of these is most likely true about the passage?

What is the effect in this sentence?Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

What's the effect ? Paul overslept.

Jason and Kate were not alone on the path. They could hear footsteps behind them. "Walk quickly," whispered Jason. "I think somebody is following us."EFFECT: Jason thought somebody was following him.What was the CAUSE?

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What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

What's the effect ?
Paul overslept.

Jason and Kate were not alone on the path. They could hear footsteps behind them. "Walk quickly," whispered Jason. "I think somebody is following us."
EFFECT: Jason thought somebody was following him.
What was the CAUSE?