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WorksheetsCRITICAL READING SESSION 2
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 56mins
An opinion is
a statement that can be proved as true
a person's thoughts or feelings on a topic
A fact is
a person's thoughts or feelings on a topic
a statement that can be proved as true
Today is Valentine's Day
Fact
Opinion
Valentine's Day is the best holiday ever
Fact
Opinion
What is the meaning of connotation?
Emotional meaning of a word
An emotional outburst
Official meaning of a word
Refers to emotional atmosphere produced by an author’s use of language
What is the meaning of denotation?
It represents something else (emble, token, etc.)
The emotion of a word
The art of lasagna baking
The official meaning of a word
Is this an example of a positive connotation?
“She has a very energetic mindset!”
Yes!
No!
Maybe!
Is this an example of denotation?
Chicken - a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat, especially a young one.
Yes.
Not really...
Maybeeee!
"Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!"
"Spring Break is a fun time of year. We gather with our family and eat delicious food. It is usually warm and my cousins and I play tag and swim! I look forward to it every year!"
The author's point of view in this passage is ..
positive feeling about spring break
negative feeling about spring break
has no opinion about spring break
doesn't care about spring break
"Recess is a great thing to have at school! It gives students a break where they can move around. They are able to eat a snack and breathe fresh air. Maybe a longer recess should be considered!"
The author's view point about recess is that...
recess is good for children
recess is boring
we should not have recess
recess is a bad idea
"Some people are afraid of bees, but without these helpful insects, we would not have many of our favorite flowers and fruits. Bees come to the plant to drink the nectar, and pollen on the plant sticks to the bee's feet. Bees leave some of the pollen on the next plant that they land on. This helps to make new plants."
What is the author's viewpoint about bees?
The author views bees as pests.
The author views bees as helpful.
The author has a negative view of bees.
The author feels neutral about bees.
What is the author's point of view here...
"Many people eat fast food, especially when they are in a hurry. However, fast food is unhealthy. Many restaurants fry their food in grease, and do not offer fresh food on their menu."
eating fast food is a good choice
fast food should be avoided
fast food is healthy food choice
fast food tastes great
Professional skiers and snowboarders spend their winters not only practicing their skill but also competing against other professionals. In the summer, professional skiers continue to exercise at the gym to stay fit and many go abroad to other countries where it is still snowy and continue to practice their skills. We can infer that
Skiers are in good shape.
being a skier is harder than being a snowboarder.
Skiers and snowboarders are constantly working.
Snowboarders are better than skiers.
In general, hand sanitizer can kill up to 99% of germs including the flu, cold viruses, and more! Hand sanitizer is most effective when used correctly– you must use enough to cover your entire palm and wait until the sanitizer dries. Never wipe or wash it off before it dries. We can infer that
If you do not use it correctly it does not kill germs.
sanitizer is better than soap.
hand sanitizer will help you not get sick.
people do not use hand sanitizer correctly.
An inference is...
Text evidence + what you know
Retelling a text
Making a guess without evidence
Information written directly into the text.
Which of the following is an example of theme?
Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.
Jack risked his life to save Jane.
Don't judge people by outward appearances.
Happiness
Which is an example of theme?
One person can make a difference.
Missy knew she would always be grateful.
The donkey was stubborn and did not change.
Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.
What is theme?
message about life that the author expresses
the time, location, and mood of a story
sequence of events
the main events
Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.
What is the theme of this story?
Some prizes aren't worth it.
Overeating leads to illness.
Insects value food over safety.
Always send a tester.
