Week 5 Crunch Standards Review

Analyze the author's purpose in the following informational text excerpt: "The invention of the light bulb revolutionized the way people lived, extending productive hours beyond daylight and transforming industries." What is the author's primary purpose?

• To entertain readers with a story about the light bulb

• To inform readers about the impact of the light bulb

• To persuade readers to use more electricity

• To describe how to invent a light bulb

In the story "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," how does the author develop Tom's perspective on friendship throughout the novel?

• By showing Tom's interactions with his family

• By describing Tom's adventures with Huck and Joe

• By detailing Tom's school experiences

• By focusing on Tom's relationship with his aunt

Consider the following informational text: "The Great Wall of China was built to protect against invasions and raids." What reasoning does the author use to support the purpose of the Great Wall?

• The wall was a tourist attraction

• The wall was a symbol of power

• The wall was a defensive structure

• The wall was a trade route

In the book "Charlotte's Web," how does the author develop Wilbur's perspective on life at the farm?

• By showing Wilbur's interactions with the other animals

• By describing the farm's landscape

• By detailing Wilbur's escape attempts

• By focusing on Wilbur's diet

Analyze the author's perspective in the following informational text: "Recycling is crucial for environmental sustainability, reducing waste, and conserving natural resources." What is the author's perspective on recycling?

• Recycling is unnecessary

• Recycling is harmful

• Recycling is essential

• Recycling is expensive

In the novel "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," how does the author develop Harry's perspective on his identity?

• By showing Harry's interactions with his relatives

• By describing Harry's experiences at Hogwarts

• By detailing Harry's dreams

• By focusing on Harry's hobbies

Consider the following informational text: "The internet has transformed communication, making it faster and more accessible." What evidence does the author provide to support this claim?

• The internet is expensive

• The internet is slow

• The internet allows instant messaging

• The internet is unreliable

In the story "Matilda," how does the author develop Matilda's perspective on education?

• By showing Matilda's interactions with her parents

• By describing Matilda's experiences at school

• By detailing Matilda's reading habits

• By focusing on Matilda's friendships

Analyze the author's purpose in the following informational text: "Vaccinations are vital for preventing diseases and protecting public health." What is the author's primary purpose?

• To entertain readers with a story about vaccines

• To inform readers about the importance of vaccinations

• To persuade readers to avoid vaccinations

• To describe how to create a vaccine

In the book "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," how does the author develop Lucy's perspective on Narnia?

• By showing Lucy's interactions with her siblings

• By describing Lucy's adventures in Narnia

• By detailing Lucy's dreams

• By focusing on Lucy's fears