Reading Informational Texts FAST Practice

Which two topics are best organized as a sequence text structure?

• to tell how to clean your room

• to tell what apples and oranges have in common

• to tell differences between third grade and fourth grade

• to tell how your community has changed since the time it was founded

• to tell a problem that can happen between friends along with a solution

Which paragraph uses a description text structure?

• Collars and harnesses are both things that people use to walk dogs. But there are a lot of differences between them. Unlike a harness, a collar only goes around the neck. If a dog pulls back on it too hard, it can slip out and get free. You don’t want that! A harness differs from a collar in that it wraps around the dog’s whole body. That way, the dog can’t get loose if it tries to pull back on the leash.

• Hamsters can be great pets, but they aren’t great for everyone. They like to be active at night, and this includes running on a squeaking exercise wheel. If you’re easily woken up by noises, then a hamster might not be the right pet for you. Also, children under eight years old shouldn’t have a hamster. Most eight-year-olds aren’t able to handle a hamster gently enough, and they may hurt or drop the little animal. Or it may bite them!

What is the text structure of the following paragraph?

Lionfish are a widespread problem throughout the coastal Florida region. One solution to help reduce the threat of this invasive fish is to host lionfish fishing derbies. These derbies have been shown to help reduce lionfish populations.

• Problem and solution

• Sequence

• Description

• Cause and Effect

What text structure is used in the paragraph below?

Traffic is a real problem in our community. A new traffic circle at the intersection of Apalachee Parkway and Monroe Street is a solution that would help reduce the traffic jams that drivers experience on a daily basis. This simple solution would save people hours of precious time each year. Traffic circles are safer than stop signs and improve traffic flow.

• Sequence

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

What does this chart show?

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Traffic is a real problem in our community. A new traffic circle at the intersection of Apalachee Parkway and Monroe Street is a solution that would help reduce the traffic jams that drivers experience on a daily basis. This simple solution would save people hours of precious time each year. Traffic circles are safer than stop signs and improve traffic flow.

How does the information in this chart support the paragraph about traffic circles?

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What is the central idea of paragraph 3?

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Which words are repeated throughout the passage? Why does the author repeat these words?

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What is the central idea of this passage?

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Select two sentences that support the central idea of the passage.

• “Our bodies rely on protein to repair cells and generate new ones to replace cells that have died.” (paragraph 1)

• “Body builders eat high-protein diets.” (paragraph 2)

• “That is why body builders try to eat a lot of protein.” (paragraph 2)

• “The Inuit (IN-oo-it) people of Canada still live on whale meat, fish, seal, and walrus today.” (paragraph 3)

• “How are you going to get the protein you need today?” (paragraph 4)