Reading Comprehension - REORGANISATION

What does the reorganisation strategy help you do while reading?

• It encourages skimming rather than deep reading.
• Rearrange or combine information to make it clearer

• It makes reading more difficult and confusing.
• It has no impact on comprehension or memory.

Australia is home to many dangerous animals. The inland taipan is the most venomous snake in the world. The box jellyfish, found in northern waters, has venom that can cause death within minutes. The saltwater crocodile is not venomous, but it is the largest reptile on Earth and is known for its aggressive behaviour. The blue-ringed octopus, despite its small size, can also deliver a deadly bite. Which of the following is the best way to categorise the animals mentioned in the text?

• Sea creatures vs. land creatures

• Mammals vs. reptiles

• Big animals vs. small animals

• Fast animals vs. slow animals

On Monday, the students researched their chosen country. Tuesday was spent designing posters to present their findings. On Wednesday, they rehearsed their speeches. Thursday was presentation day. On Friday, students reflected on their learning and completed peer assessments. Which of the following correctly shows the sequence of the week’s activities?

• Poster design → Research → Presentation → Reflection → Rehearsal

• Research → Poster design → Rehearsal → Presentation → Reflection

• Rehearsal → Research → Poster design → Reflection → Presentation

• Research → Rehearsal → Poster design → Reflection → Presentation

Maya loves cooking, especially baking desserts. Her favourite recipes are cupcakes, brownies, and cheesecakes. Her friend Jaden prefers cooking savoury meals like pasta, curry, and stir-fry. They often cook together and then share their food with their classmates. How could the information be best reorganised in a table?

• By favourite colours and favourite foods

• By meals they dislike

• By separating Maya’s and Jaden’s cooking preferences into “sweet” and “savoury”

• By order of ingredients in each recipe

Rainforests are divided into four main layers. The emergent layer is the tallest, where trees can reach up to 60 metres. Below that is the canopy, forming a dense roof of leaves. The understory is darker and home to many insects and small animals. The forest floor gets the least sunlight and is where decomposition occurs. Which of the following correctly shows the vertical order of the rainforest layers, from top to bottom?

• Forest floor → Understory → Canopy → Emergent

• Emergent → Canopy → Understory → Forest floor

• Canopy → Emergent → Understory → Forest floor

• Emergent → Understory → Canopy → Forest floor

In ancient Egypt, society was structured like a pyramid. At the top was the Pharaoh. Below him were government officials and nobles. Next came the soldiers and scribes. The majority of the population were farmers, and at the very bottom were slaves. Which of the following shows the correct order of the social structure from highest to lowest?

• Pharaoh → Slaves → Soldiers and scribes → Nobles

• Slaves → Farmers → Scribes → Nobles → Pharao

• Pharaoh → Nobles → Soldiers and scribes → Farmers → Slaves

• Nobles → Pharaoh → Scribes → Farmers → Slaves

Jessie wants to adopt a pet. She’s considering a dog, a cat, or a rabbit. Dogs are active and need daily exercise. Cats are independent and don’t need to be walked. Rabbits are quiet and gentle but need space to hop and play. Jessie has a small apartment and works long hours. Based on the text, which pet would be most suitable for Jessie?

• Dog – they’re energetic and need lots of exercise

• Cat – they’re independent and don’t need walks

• Rabbit – they need space to move around

• None – she should not have a pet

The school day begins with homeroom at 8:40 am. Then, students have two 50-minute lessons before recess at 10:30 am. After recess, there are two more lessons before lunch at 12:30 pm. The final session includes one lesson followed by a short pastoral care session, ending the day at 3:10 pm. How many total lessons are there in the school day?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Liam, Tasha, and Marcus each packed different items for the hike. Liam packed a compass, water bottle, and a map. Tasha brought trail mix, sunscreen, and extra socks. Marcus brought a first-aid kit, torch, and phone. Which option correctly groups the items based on their purpose?

• Navigation: Compass, map, trail mix

• Comfort: Extra socks, sunscreen, first-aid kit

• Emergency: First-aid kit, torch, phone

• Food: Water bottle, sunscreen, socks

A volcanic eruption has several stages. First, magma builds up beneath the Earth's surface. Then, pressure increases until the magma forces its way out, causing an eruption. Ash and lava are released, which can form new landforms. Finally, the volcano becomes dormant until pressure builds again. What is the correct sequence of events in a volcanic eruption?

• Dormancy → Magma build-up → Pressure → Eruption

• Pressure → Dormancy → Lava release → Magma build-up

• Magma build-up → Pressure increase → Eruption → Dormancy

• Lava release → Pressure → Magma → Dormancy