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WorksheetsNon-fiction test- structure, features, mi, perspective, and bias
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 11hrs 23mins
When contrasting two topics, the author is looking for . . .
differences
similarities
When comparing two topics, the author is looking for . . .
differences
similarities
Have you ever made macaroni and cheese? It’s simple! First, boil some water and make some macaroni. Then, make your cheese sauce. After the cheese sauce is ready, mix it with the macaroni. Bake the entire thing in the oven. Finally, it’s time to eat!
The cardinal and the cedar waxwing are two common birds. Both have crests on their heads. Both are common at birdfeeders. But the birds have some differences. The male cardinal is a bright red, while the waxwing is brown. The cedar waxwing often migrates from place to place. On the other hand, the cardinal stays in one place year after year.
Baby painted turtles spend all winter in their nests. They have special chemicals in their blood that can keep their blood from freezing. As a result, baby painted turtles can survive freezing temperatures!
What is the author's purpose?
In which text structure would you find the signal words, "as a result of" and "due to"?
Problem and solution
Cause and effect
Description
Compare and contrast
In which text structure would you find the signal words, "issue" and "resolution"?
Compare and contrast
Chronological order
Description
Problem and solution
In which text structure would you find the signal words, "next" and "finally"?
Cause and effect
Compare and contrast
Chronological order
Problem and solution
Which type of text structure is the following book probably written in?
Crocodiles and Alligators: Not the Same Reptile
Cause and effect
Compare and contrast
Chronological order
Description
Problem and solution
Choose the correct text structure for the paragraph:
Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.
Problem and Solution
Order and Sequence
Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Choose the correct text structure for the paragraph:
Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.
Description
Compare and Contrast
Order and Sequence
Problem and Solution
Choose the correct text structure for the paragraph:
The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright,yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.
Description
Order and Sequence
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
Choose the correct text structure for the paragraph:
Moths and butterflies often look similar. Both have large wings and long, thin bodies, and both start their lives as caterpillars. However, butterflies usually have brighter colors on their wings than moths. Also, butterflies are most active during the day, while moths are generally creatures of the night.
Problem and Solution
Order and Sequence
Description
Compare and Contrast
When I get to my classroom in the morning, the first thing I do is hang up my coat and my backpack. Then I turn in my homework and sharpen my pencil. After that, I am ready for work, so I sit down at my seat and start on the morning assignment on the board.
What words make this paragraph Order and Sequence?
So, My, Do, Is
First Thing, Then, After
Am, For, Is, Get
Sharpen, Homework, Pencil
Which tell the definition of the main idea? (CHOOSE 2)
tells the most important thing about a topic
the theme
what the passage is mostly about
smaller pieces of information
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
It is also fun to look for shells.
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
They learn how to work together as teammates.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
The range of a bird refers to the area over which it flies. some birds are able to fly great distances, and range over almost the whole world. Other birds have a very small range. they travel over areas smaller than one hundred miles. What is the main idea?
Where to find a bird range
Why birds like to travel
How bird ranges differ
In this Organizational Structure, the passage will explain a situation and the results that it caused.
Chronological/Sequential
Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Proposition and Support
An author’s Purpose for writing a passage will fall into which categories...
Create, Articulate, Keep, or Educate (C.A.K.E.)
Persuade, Inform, or Entertain (P.I.E.)
Separate, Open, Dissect, or Articulate (S.O.D.A.)
Separate, Win, Educate, Eliminate, or Train (S.W.E.E.T.)
Prose that explains ideas or is about real people, places, objects, or events is called...
fiction
nonfiction
This type of writing includes many adjectives, examples or characteristics.
description
compare and contrast
order & sequence
generalization/principle
cause & effect
In this type of writing, the reader will find words/phrase such as a problem is, solve, or solution.
description
compare and contrast
order & sequence
problem & solution
cause & effect
The house was tucked away, almost hidden behind two ancient oak trees that seemed to bow slightly to the street. Perky rosebushes guarded the black metal gate in the white picket fence, which led to an uneven stone path bordered with grass and weeds.
description
compare & contrast
order & sequence
problem & solution
cause & effect
Shows main events in chronological order or time order
Label
Timeline
Index
Glossary
They are so graceful to watch as
they run through the forest. It's
hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.
What is the author's perspective?
of humans. Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean
water, polluting the dolphins' environment.
What is the author's perspective?
I wonder who invented putting water into plastic bottles? Water bottles are disposable which means that they can be thrown away. Landfills are overflowing with garbage because people are too lazy to fill a reusable cup with water. Recycling has been set up, but many people do not recycle all of the water bottles that they use. The earth is being polluted with all the used water bottles.
What is the author's perspective?
People should not drink out of water bottles beacuse they are disposable.
People should drink out of water bottles becuase disposable things are good.
People should never drink water.
WHO OR WHAT THE TEXT IS ABOUT (Usually described in one-two words)
Laura and Roxy shopped for hours looking for shoes for school. They looked at seven stores and still could not find any shoes they liked. Finally, at the last store they went to they found a pair of shoes they liked. They loved the shoes and decided to buy them. Roxy and Laura could not wait to show off their new shoes at school.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Roxy and Laura look for a pair of shoes to buy.
Laura and Roxy can't wait to show their shoes off.
Roxy and Laura love shoes.
Different types of shoes.
When you are baking cookies, you have to get your supplies and ingredients.
Which detail best supports this statement?
When the cookies are golden brown you take them out and let them cool off.
Carefully place the pan in the oven.
Baking cookies is fun.
These include bowls, butter, brown sugar, and eggs.
What is the main idea?
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
Sometimes people feel sad.
You should do good things for others.
There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
By Roald Dahl
By the time she was three, Matilda had taught herself to read by studying newspapers and magazines that lay around the house. At the age of four, she could read fast and well and she naturally began hankering after books. The only book in the whole of this enlightened household was something called Easy Cooking belonging to her mother, and when she had read this from cover to cover and had learnt all the recipes by heart, she decided she wanted something more interesting. "Daddy," she said, "do you think you could buy me a book?" "A book,” he said. "Whatd' you want a flaming book for?" "To read, Daddy." "What's wrong with the telly, for heaven's sake? We've got a lovely telly with a twelve-inch screen and now you come asking for a book! You're getting spoiled, my girl!"
What is the main idea?
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.
Which statement is more biased?
KPop is way better than hip hop.
KPop originated in South Korea.
Bias means _____________ one view over another view.
supplementing
favoring
hosting
Which statement is most clearly biased?
People all over the world play soccer.
Soccer is an easy sport to learn.
Soccer does not take much equipment.
People can get very excited about their local soccer team.
