Kester's Assessment

1.       What is the author’s purpose if the text is a recipe for chocolate cake?

• A. To entertain

• B. To persuade

• C. To explain

• D.   To inform

   

2. 2. What do wizards often use in fantasy stories?

• 2. A. Cooking pans

• B. Cell phones

• C. Magic

• D. Cars

3.       What is the main purpose of a recipe in a cookbook?

• A. To entertain readers with stories

• B. To list ingredients and steps for making food

• C. To describe the history of cooking

• D. To sell kitchen equipment

4.     If a text explains how plants grow from seeds, what is its most likely purpose?

• A. To persuade readers to become gardeners

• B. To share a funny story about plants

• C. To inform readers about plant growth

• D. To advertise gardening tools

5.       What is the relationship between the words 'glad' and 'sad'?

• A. They mean the same thing

• B. They have opposite meanings

• C. They sound the same but mean different things

• D. They are spelled the same but mean different things

6.       Which pair of words shows the MOST different meanings?

•    A.. happy/joyful

• B. cold/chilly

• C. big/small

• D. walk/stroll

7. 7.       What is a common characteristic of fantasy stories?

• 7. A. They only take place in real locations

• 7. B. They include magical or supernatural elements

• 7. C. They are always based on true stories

• 7. D. They never have illustrations

  8. When an author writes a letter to a newspaper about saving local parks, what is the main purpose?

• A. To persuade readers to support park preservation

• B. To inform readers about park locations

• C. To entertain readers with park stories

• D. To describe park activities

    9 . In fantasy stories with illustrations, what role do the pictures typically play?

• A. They only show what the characters wear

•    B. They distract from the story

• C They help bring magical elements to life

• D. They are only used on book covers

10. Why do authors often include illustrations in fantasy stories?

• A . To make the book longer

•   B. To save money on printing

• C. To use fewer words

• D. To help readers visualize unique fantasy worlds