Worksheets3rd Grade Reading Camp
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 3hrs 41mins
A (a) is a text feature that explains what is shown in a photograph.
Two bears call the continental United
States home- the black bear and the Grizzly
bear. Both are omnivores that feed on plants and
animals. Both species are solitary animals, living alone
most of the time.
There are, however, many differences between
the two species. The Grizzly bear is usually larger,
growing to 8 feet and weighing 800 pounds. The black
bear grows to 5-6 feet tall and weighs between 200
and 600 pounds. Grizzly bears are always brown,
whereas black bears can be black, brown, and even
(rarely) white. When winter arrives, Grizzlies hibernate,
while black bears go into a dormant state.
What is the text structure of this passage?
cause and effect
problem and solution
chronological order
compare and contrast
Two bears call the continental United
States home- the black bear and the Grizzly
bear. Both are omnivores that feed on plants and
animals. Both species are solitary animals, living alone
most of the time.
There are, however, many differences between
the two species. The Grizzly bear is usually larger,
growing to 8 feet and weighing 800 pounds. The black
bear grows to 5-6 feet tall and weighs between 200
and 600 pounds. Grizzly bears are always brown,
whereas black bears can be black, brown, and even
(rarely) white. When winter arrives, Grizzlies hibernate,
while black bears go into a dormant state.
How does the author use compare and contrast text structure in this passage?
by discussing the similarities in the habitat of these two animals
by discussing the similarities in the characteristics of these two animals
by explaining the effect the environment has on Grizzly bears
by comparing how Grizzly bears and black bears survive during the winter
Two bears call the continental United
States home- the black bear and the Grizzly
bear. Both are omnivores that feed on plants and
animals. Both species are solitary animals, living alone
most of the time.
There are, however, many differences between
the two species. The Grizzly bear is usually larger,
growing to 8 feet and weighing 800 pounds. The black
bear grows to 5-6 feet tall and weighs between 200
and 600 pounds. Grizzly bears are always brown,
whereas black bears can be black, brown, and even
(rarely) white. When winter arrives, Grizzlies hibernate,
while black bears go into a dormant state.
What key words in the passage above hint at the overall text structure?
larger, both, weighs
both, bears, while
brown, two, tall
both, however, whereas
What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?
Select all that apply.
caption
sidebar
subheadings
title
French fries, potato chips, and fried
chicken are not nutritious foods. In fact,
people should limit the number of fried foods they
eat. There are many health risks that can be linked
to eating foods fried in oil. One well-known side
effect is obesity. People who eat fried foods often
tend to be overweight. Eating fried foods also
increases the chance of gas, heartburn, and
bloating. Eating fried foods can result in higher
levels of cholesterol, which can result in a heart
attack. Clearly, there are many negative effects
which can be associated with eating large amounts
of fried foods.
What is the text structure of this passage?
sequence
cause and effect
compare and contrast
chronological order
French fries, potato chips, and fried
chicken are not nutritious foods. In fact,
people should limit the number of fried foods they
eat. There are many health risks that can be linked
to eating foods fried in oil. One well-known side
effect is obesity. People who eat fried foods often
tend to be overweight. Eating fried foods also
increases the chance of gas, heartburn, and
bloating. Eating fried foods can result in higher
levels of cholesterol, which can result in a heart
attack. Clearly, there are many negative effects
which can be associated with eating large amounts
of fried foods.
Based on this passage, what are two effects of eating fried foods?
Fried foods are not nutritious foods.
Fried foods can lead to health problems.
Fried foods are fried in oil.
Fried foods can cause you to be overweight.
The Loch Ness Monster is a large animal that some people believe lives in Loch Ness, a deep lake in Scotland. The monster is often called “Nessie.”
In 1962, a group was formed to study the monster. The group set up cameras to take pictures of Nessie. They listened in the water for sounds of Nessie. They searched the whole lake. They even used submarines. Much was learned about Loch Ness, but the group failed to find a monster. Then, in 2003, a television team searched just about every inch of Loch Ness. They were listening for sounds from Nessie. They found no trace of any monster in the lake. The team decided that Nessie is not real.
Read this sentence from the passage.
The team decided that Nessie is not real.
How does this sentence compare with the other sentences in the passage?
It is a cause of the effects described in the paragraph.
It is the second event in sequence listed in the paragraph.
It is a problem for which solutions are suggested.
It is an effect of the causes described in the paragraph.
Water in our environment moves in a cycle. First, heat causes water to turn into water vapor. This process is called evaporation. Water vapor is like hot air. Then, when air becomes hot, it rises. Later, when water vapor cools, it takes the shape of water again. This is called condensation. Finally, this water falls to the ground as rain. This is called precipitation.
How does the author use chronology in this passage?
to describe how water moves from the earth to the clouds and back down again
to explain why evaporation takes place
to tell the reader why it is important to take care of the environment
to give reasons why water vapor is like hot air
Read the passage in the picture. Be sure to read the text features. Then answer the question below.
What may happen if a walrus loses its tusks?
They may not be able to eat.
They may not be able to protect themselves.
They may not be able to breathe.
They will look funny.
Based on the passage and the text features, answer the question below.
What does the photograph help you understand about a fish's gills?
It helps you understand where the gills are located on the fish.
It helps you understand why fish need gills.
It helps you understand how gills are used for protection.
It helps you understand how gills look on different types of fish.
What type of text feature is shown here?
heading
graph
diagram
map
Why did the author include the map?
to show why Tornado Alley has so many tornadoes
to show where Tornado Alley is located
to show how visitors can find Tornado Alley
to show the worst states to live in
A (a) is a text feature is usually in a box on the side of a passage and gives additional information related to the text.
Which text feature matches the graphic organizer?
Problem and Solution
Description
Order and Sequence
Compare and Contrast
The name of a small section of text that tells readers what is coming in that section. It is like a "mini-title."
heading
timeline
subheading
caption
Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.
What is the text structure of this passage?
Compare and Contrast
Problem Solution
Order and Sequence
Description
Fireworks are beautiful; but as with many beautiful things, they are also dangerous. Misusing fireworks can result in property damage, injury, and even the loss of life. Such accidents usually happen for one of two reasons. The operators may be using poorly manufactured products, such as fireworks with fuses that burn too quickly. A defective firework can cause even the most skilled operator to have an accident. Other times, however, it is the operator who is at fault. The operator may be unskilled or distracted and make a mistake, such as setting up an explosion sequence improperly or not accounting for conditions in the environment, like soundproof foaming. For these reasons even the most beautiful fireworks display can turn really ugly really quickly.
What is the text structure of this passage?
