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Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 49mins
How can you identify the central idea of a text?
Count the number of paragraphs in the text.
Analyze the main arguments, supporting details, and overall message of the text.
Look for the author's name in the text.
Identify the font style used in the text.
What are supporting details in a text?
Irrelevant information that does not support the main idea.
General statements that are unrelated to the main idea.
Opinions that contradict the main idea.
Specific pieces of information that provide evidence or examples to support the main idea or thesis statement.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Schools should eliminate summer vacation.
Students will learn more and forget less if they have school all year.
It costs too much money for school buildings to remain empty in the summer months.
Year-round school can better prepare students for year-round work in the adult world.
During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned.
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
When the teacher walks in, we are always ready for class. We don't talk when the teacher is talking, and we are always respectful. No one ever gets in trouble.
The other class is way worse than our class.
Our class is always well behaved.
School is awesome.
Our teacher likes our class the most.
Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.
Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.
What is the central idea of this passage?
The Montgolfier brothers were papermakers who become famous
The Montgolfier brothers theorized that hot air can be used to propel a balloon into the air
The Montgolfier brothers lost their jobs as papermakers because they were obsessed with their balloon
The Montgolfier brothers liked to experiment
The Emperor Penguin is the only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter. It treks 31-75 miles over the ice to breeding colonies, which may include thousands of penguins. The female lays a single egg, which is then incubated by the male while the female returns to the sea to feed; parents subsequently take turns foraging at sea and caring for their chick in the colony. The average lifespan of the Emperor Penguin is 20 years, although observations suggest that some Emperor Penguins may live to 50 years of age.
What is the central idea of the passage?
The movie, Happy Feet was inspired by Emperor Penguins
The male Emperor Penguin sits on the egg while the mother hunts for food
Female Emperor penguins lay their eggs in the Antarctic and both male and female take turns caring for the egg until it hatches
Emperor Penguins live over 50 years
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.
Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.
An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.
Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters.
Elephants have been seen keeping vigil over their deadly companions.
Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word.
Adams gave his mother his solemn assurance that he would drive safely.
doubt
token
guarantee
gift
The monotony of miles and miles of flat highway was interrupted by the sight of the hitchhiker at the side of the road.
excitement
beauty
pleasure
sameness
In order to learn about the birds, the scientists have to keep track of every nuance which makes the birds different from one another. Which phrase in the sentence describe what a nuance is?
learn about birds
keep track
different from one another
the scientists
Which of the following best summarizes the text?
Rosa Parks has been called the "mother of the civil rights movement." She is one of the most important people of the 20th century. In December of 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a city bus to a white passenger. The bus driver had her arrested. She was sent to court. She was found guilty of breaking the law.
Her act sparked a boycott of the bus system by blacks. Blacks refused to use the buses for more than a year. The boycott introduced the country to a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. People all over the country came to know King. Soon, the U.S. Supreme Court made segregation on city buses against the law.
Over the next forty years, Rosa Parks helped make Americans aware of the history of the civil rights struggle. She earned many honors, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize. She is an example of courage and strength. She inspires all Americans to live free.
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus. The bus driver had her arrested, and then she was found guilty of breaking the law. She was important to American history.
Rosa Parks boycotted the bus system. This boycott brought Martin Luther King, Jr., to the front of the Civil Rights Movement. People all over the country got to know Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rosa Parks was arrested for not giving up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Then, the buses were boycotted, and Martin Luther King, Jr., became very well known. He had a prize named after him.
Rosa Parks was an important person of the 20th century. She refused to give up her seat on a bus, which led to a boycott of the bus system. She earned many honors for her work in the Civil Rights Movement.
What is a claim?
The author’s main point.
A statement the author believes is true.
Facts and statistics that support their position.
When the author can be trusted.
A claim must be arguable.
True
False
What are the three reasons an author has for writing?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Purple, Indigo, Exercise
Geographical, Ideological, Medium Type
This is not the answer
What is the definition of bias?
When an author uses a table, chart, graph, map, photo, etc. to support information provided in his/her argument
prejudice or a preconceived judgment or an opinion formed without just grounds (fair basis) or sufficient knowledge (good enough understanding).
When the author adds in unnecessary words to make the writing more interesting
What is the Author's Perspective?
Why an author writes - their reason for writing.
The way an author looks at a topic or idea..
Who an author is writing to - the specific group they target.
How an author communicates - the tricks and methods they use.
Landfills are overflowing with garbage created by people who are too lazy to recycle single use plastic water bottles. Those individuals should purchase refillable bottles or recycle the plastic bottles. It is easy to recycle and it is the responsible thing to do.
A)The author has a positive feeling about the topic.
B)The author has a negative feeling about the topic.
C)The author has a neutral feeling; he/she feels neither positive nor negative.
The biggest perpetrators, surprisingly, are not robbers and burglars. Rather, they are rogue employees, pilfering everything from stock inventory and office supplies to company accounts and confidential data. More than $13 billion in losses -- almost half of Florida's annual total -- are attributed to those inside jobs, the study said. State officials said they are launching a campaign to inform the public and business community about the problem.
What is the author's perspective toward rogue employees?
A. They are good for Florida businesses, according to the reports issued.
B. They should be fired immediately and prosecuted for their crimes.
C. They are worse than burglars and robbers when stealing from businesses.
D. They should lose income from their employers since they are thieves.
Nothing is more effective in putting a stop to neighborhood crime than the neighborhood watch. All you have to do is pay attention. If you are looking out your front window and you see something suspicious, like a person crawling through a neighbor's window, call the police. If each house on the block participates, over 100 eyes would be watching the block at all times, much better than any police department can do. So, pay attention, and together, we can put a stop to neighborhood crime.
Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in writing this paragraph?
to inform the reader about the problem of crime
to entertain with a story about a neighborhood crime
to persuade the reader to help watch for crime
to describe the benefits of a neighborhood watch
"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
"Due to breeding, some dog breeds have changed significantly over the past hundred years. English bulldogs have become more muscular and stocky. Their chests have gotten wider, their legs are shorter, and their faces are flatter now. Also, the bulldog has more extra skin on its body. Unfortunately, the modern-day bulldog suffers from many health issues, and the average lifespan is just over six years."
WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?
to describe what a bulldog looks like
to convince people that bulldogs aren't healthy
to compare modern bulldogs to those of long-ago
to discourage breeders from breeding bulldogs
Giving makes you happy and healthy. According to a study conducted by the National Institute of Health, interesting things happen when people give to charity. A part of the brain associated with pleasure is activated. giving also releases endorphins, producing a feeling of happiness. Giving is also linked to good health. This is probably because generous people enjoy decreased stress.
WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?
to instruct readers on how to avoid stress
to entertain readers with stories of giving
to convince reader to give money to the National Institute of Health
to inform readers of the benefits of giving
Giving makes you happy and healthy. According to a study conducted by the National Institute of Health, interesting things happen when people give to charity. A part of the brain associated with pleasure is activated. giving also releases endorphins, producing a feeling of happiness. Giving is also linked to good health. This is probably because generous people enjoy decreased stress.
THE AUTHOR WOULD MOST LIKELY AGREE THAT:
People should volunteer with the elderly before doing other charity work.
A person under stress must not support charities.
People who support charities must be bored.
A person doesn't have to be rich to support a charity.
What is the definition of theme?
topic/subject + message = theme
topic of the story
life lesson, meaning, moral, or meaning about life or human nature communicated by a literary work
the reason why an authors writes
Which claim is written correctly?
Students should not chew gum in class.
We should be able to chew gum because it's just gum, come on.
No, you children should not chew gum in my class! That is so immature!
I disagree that students should not chew any type of gum in this class.
"Not all junk food is bad."
Match this claim with supporting evidence.
Doctors agree that it is okay to eat sweets in moderation, as long as you have a balanced and healthy diet overall.
Studies show that if we consume too much, it can cause health problems, like obesity and diabetes.
What evidence might the author give to support this claim?
"Dogs are better than cats."
Dogs are a lot of work and make big messes.
Dogs will play with your outside and go on walks, helping you lead a healthy lifestyle.
Dogs are okay, but cats are better than dogs.
Dogs bark too much.
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.
A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."
At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.
School uniforms can be ordered online .
Which sentence shows author's bias?
"Many schools require uniforms to promote equality among students."
"Uniforms may reduce peer pressure related to clothing choices."
"Uniforms are a terrible idea because they suppress students’ individuality."
"Some parents appreciate uniforms for their cost-saving benefits."
Which question shows author's bias (hint: not expert bias)?
"Space exploration has led to technological advancements."
"Spending money on space exploration is the best way to use our resources."
"NASA continues to explore other planets and galaxies."
"Many scientists believe space exploration is key to the future of humanity."
Which sentence shows author's bias? Choose all that apply.
The students were told they needed to make a 70 to pass the test.
The photograph included a natural landscape with the prettiest flowers
The meteorologist said it would be 75 degrees outside today.
The most interesting pictures come from the National Geographic Magazines.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
She went to the festival, because she wanted to buy a scarf.
She wore a bright, colorful scarf to the festival.
She wore a bright colorful, scarf to the festival in June
She went to the festival in June, and bought a scarf.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
She carried a small, delicate flower in her hand.
She carried a, small delicate flower in her hand.
She carried a small delicate flower, in her hand.
She carried a small delicate flower in her hand.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Tim needed a break from work, so he planned a weeklong beach trip.
Tim needed a break from work, he planned a weeklong beach trip.
Since Tim needed a break from work he planned a weeklong beach trip.
Tim needed a break from his stressful, work, so he planned a weeklong beach trip.
Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
While Jack was waiting for the bus, it began to rain.
While Jack, was waiting for the bus it began to rain.
Jack was waiting for the bus, and started to rain.
Playing in the rain is a fun activity, that allows kids to get messy.
The Hikers guessed that it would take 3 full days to reach the pinnacle, or top, of the mountain.
What does the word PINNACLE mean in this sentence?
Bottom
Top
Middle
Andy decided to terminate his membership to the health club. He was ready to stop paying the monthly fee.
What does the word terminate mean in the sentence above?
Continue
Stop
alter
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.
Which research question is most useful to find more information about the manufacturing process of sounding rockets?
How many instruments can fit inside sounding rockets?
What types of materials are sourced by engineers to create sounding rockets?
Do sounding rockets have advantages for use in addition to low cost?
What do sounding rockets look like?
