Understanding Reader Letters Quiz

What is the main purpose of a reader letter?

• To tell a story about a fairy tale

• To share opinions or thoughts with a newspaper or magazine

• To write a recipe

• To draw a picture

Which of the following is a common theme in reader letters?

• Complaining about a problem in the community

• Listing math equations

• Telling jokes

• Writing a poem

How should a reader letter usually begin?

• With a greeting, like "Dear Editor"

• With a math problem

• With a drawing

• With a song

Which sentence is most likely found in a reader letter?

• "I think our park needs more swings."

• "Once upon a time, there was a dragon."

• "Mix the flour and sugar together."

What kind of language should you use in a reader letter?

• Polite and respectful

• Rude and mean

• Only numbers

• Only pictures

Who usually reads reader letters?

• The editor and other readers of the newspaper or magazine

• Only the writer’s family

• Only teachers

• Only friends

Which of these is NOT a good reason to write a reader letter?

• To share your opinion about a news story

• To ask for help with a community problem

• To say thank you for a good article

• To copy someone else’s homework

What is a good way to end a reader letter?

• With your name and sometimes your city

• With a drawing

• With a joke

Which of these is an example of a reader letter topic?

• "Our school needs more books in the library."

• "How to make a paper airplane."

• "A story about a magical cat."

What should you do before sending your reader letter?

• Check for spelling and grammar mistakes

• Draw a picture on every page

• Add lots of numbers

• Write it in a secret code