Unit 5 Week 5 Pre-Test

What is text structure?

• The way words are spelled in a text

• The way a text is organized to present information

• The size of the text on a page

• The pictures included in a book

Which of the following is an example of a chronological text structure?

• A story explaining the causes and effects of pollution

• A timeline of important events in history

• A list of similarities and differences between two animals

• A description of a place using sensory details

How do headings and subheadings help a reader understand a text?

• They provide new words to learn

• They make the text longer

• They divide the text into sections for easier reading

• They replace the need to read the text

What is the purpose of a sidebar in an informational text?

• To provide additional details or interesting facts

• To show the reader where to start reading

• To list the sources the author used

• To summarize the entire text

Why do authors use bolded or italicized words in a text?

• To make the page look more interesting

• To make the text easier to read

• To decorate the text with different fonts

• To highlight key vocabulary or important information

What does author's perspective mean?

• The font size the author chooses

• The order in which the author presents events

• The author’s point of view or opinion about the topic

• The time and place the story took place

If an author writes an article supporting recycling what is their perspective likely to be?

• Recycling is harmful to the environment

• Recycling is beneficial and important

• Recycling is not necessary

• The author has no opinion on recycling

How can a reader determine the author’s perspective in an informational text?

• By looking at the text features only

• By looking at the title of the text only

• By reading the last paragraph of the text

• By analyzing the author’s word choices and the information included

If an author uses words like “beneficial,” “important,” and “effective,” what does this tell us about their perspective?

• The author likely supports the topic they are writing about

• The author is neutral about the topic they are writing about

• The author is against the topic they are writing about

• The author is trying to confuse the reader

What does an author’s perspective contribute to a text?

• It is only important in fiction texts

• It has no impact on the meaning of the text

• It helps the reader understand the author’s purpose and message

• It makes the text easier for the reader to understand