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Q3 Skills: Text Structures, Text Features, Author's Purpose, Sou

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
An author's purpose is...
a)
the reason an author writes
b)
the reason an author teaches
c)
author's sense of humor
d)
author's way of life. 
2.
Dear Edith, 
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
3.
In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
4.
The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
5.
Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard
b)
to teach how to play basketball
c)
to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
d)
to explain the rules of basketball
6.
In a recent survey of parents of children in grades 1-8, more than half of the parents agreed that students are overburdened with homework. These parents favored mandating less homework in local schools.
a)
persuade
b)
describe
c)
explain
d)
inform
7.

A source that was created by someone who learned about an event and was made long after the even occurred.

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

8.

The quote, "The time is always right to do what is right," by Martin Luther King Jr. is a:

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

9.

An Autobiography is a book that

a)

Someone wrote about their own life

b)

Someone wrote about another persons life

c)

A science journal

d)

A movie

10.

A history textbook is a:

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

11.

A source that was made by someone who experienced an event.

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

12.

An audio recording of an interview with the famous scientist Marie Curie would be a:

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

13.

The movie based on true events about Bethany Hamilton is a:

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

14.

A letter written by George Washington that is in a museum is a:

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

15.

Photographs are always primary sources

a)

True

b)

False

16.

If you take a copy of a primary source, it:

a)

is still a primary source

b)

becomes a secondary source

c)

you cannot copy primary sources

17.

A podcast where two adults talk about Leonardo Da Vinci is a:

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

18.

What is a primary source?

a)

A primary source is a document or artifact that was created by someone who is not an expert in the field being studied.

b)

A primary source is an original document or artifact that was created during the time period being studied.

c)

A primary source is a secondary document or artifact that was created after the time period being studied.

d)

A primary source is a fictional document or artifact that was created for entertainment purposes.

19.

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

a)

A fictional novel set during World War II

b)

A textbook written by a historian

c)

An article summarizing research findings

d)

A diary written by a soldier during World War II

20.

What is a secondary source?

a)

A secondary source is a document or recording that provides biased information about an event, person, or topic.

b)

A secondary source is a document or recording that provides incorrect information about an event, person, or topic.

c)

A secondary source is a document or recording that provides information about an event, person, or topic, but is not directly from that event, person, or topic.

d)

A secondary source is a document or recording that provides information about an event, person, or topic, and is directly from that event, person, or topic.

21.

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

a)

Autobiography

b)

Diary

c)

Novel

d)

History textbook

22.

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

a)

An article summarizing research findings

b)

A fictional novel set during World War II

c)

A textbook written by a historian

d)

A diary written by a soldier during World War II

23.

What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

a)

Primary sources are secondary materials or second-hand accounts, while secondary sources are original materials or first-hand accounts.

b)

Primary sources are sources that are not reliable, while secondary sources are sources that are reliable.

c)

Primary sources are interpretations or analyses of original materials, while secondary sources are first-hand accounts.

d)

Primary sources are original materials or first-hand accounts, while secondary sources are interpretations or analyses of primary sources.

24.

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

a)

An article summarizing research findings

b)

A textbook written by a historian

c)

A fictional novel set during World War II

d)

A diary written by a soldier during World War II

25.

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

a)

Novel

b)

Autobiography

c)

Newspaper article

d)

History textbook

26.

What is a primary source?

a)

A primary source is a secondary document or artifact that was created after the time period being studied.

b)

A primary source is a fictional document or artifact that was created for entertainment purposes.

c)

A primary source is an original document or artifact that was created during the time period being studied.

d)

A primary source is a document or artifact that was created by someone who was not directly involved in the events being studied.

27.

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

a)

An article summarizing research findings

b)

A textbook written by a historian

c)

A fictional novel set during World War II

d)

A diary written by a soldier during World War II

28.

What is a secondary source?

a)

A secondary source is a source that provides information about a fictional story.

b)

A secondary source is a source that provides information about a completely unrelated topic.

c)

A secondary source is a source that provides information about a primary source.

d)

A secondary source is a source that provides information about a tertiary source.

29.

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

a)

newspaper article

b)

personal diary

c)

history textbook

d)

interview transcript

30.

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

a)

A fictional novel set during World War II

b)

A diary written by a soldier during World War II

c)

An article summarizing research findings

d)

A textbook written by a historian

31.

What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

a)

Primary sources are sources that are not reliable, while secondary sources are sources that are reliable.

b)

Primary sources are secondary materials or second-hand accounts, while secondary sources are original materials or first-hand accounts.

c)

Primary sources are original materials or first-hand accounts, while secondary sources are interpretations or analyses of primary sources.

d)

Primary sources are interpretations or analyses of original materials, while secondary sources are first-hand accounts.

32.

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

a)

Diary

b)

Interview with an expert

c)

Textbook

d)

Newspaper article

33.

What text feature is being displayed in the photo?

a)

subheading

b)

sidebar

c)

bold print

d)

footnote

34.

What text feature is being displayed in the photo?

a)

subheading

b)

photo and caption

c)

diagram

d)

heading

35.

If you were trying to provide a labeled visual representation of the structure of a plant cell, which text feature would you use?

a)

footnote

b)

diagram

c)

sidebar

d)

graph/chart

36.

What text feature is being displayed in the photo?

a)

sidebar

b)

graph/chart

c)

bold print

d)

subheading

37.

Which TWO text features can help you figure out the main idea of a text?

a)

subheading

b)

photo and caption

c)

heading

d)

footnote

38.

What text feature is being displayed in the photo?

a)

heading

b)

bold print

c)

photo and caption

d)

sidebar

39.

What is the purpose of a caption?

a)

It provides random fun facts about the article.

b)

It explains what is happening in the picture.

c)

It is just filler to take up space under the photo.

d)

It helps the reader get to know more about the author.

40.

If you were trying to figure out the amount of students who prefer the beach over the mountains in grades 6, 7, and 8, which text feature would you use?

a)

photo and caption

b)

graph/chart

c)

heading

d)

diagram

41.

What is the purpose of bold print?

a)

It helps you understand exactly what something looks like and explains what is happening in the picture.

b)

It is a picture or drawing of an object from the text with labels that teach the important components of the object or show how something works.

c)

It draws your attention and lets you know when a word is very important. Definitions can often be found in the glossary.

d)

It is a reference/note placed at the bottom of a page that provides additional info; it usually has a number beside it.

42.

What text feature is being displayed in the photo?

a)

graph/chart

b)

photo and caption

c)

diagram

d)

bold print

43.

Key words are: first, next, then, last, years, numbers

a)

Sequence

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Problem & Solution

44.

Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

a)

Sequence

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Descriptive

45.

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 CAUSE?

a)

They have special chemicals in their blood that can keep their blood from freezing.

b)

As a result, baby painted turtles can survive freezing temperatures!

46.

What type of writing considers similarities and differences.

a)

Description

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

47.
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. 
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Problem solution
c)
Compare/Contrast
48.
Where would you find a caption?
a)
Close to a picture
b)
At the top of a section
c)
On the table of contents
d)
In the glossary
49.
What text feature gives the definitions of important vocabulary words?
a)
Captions
b)
Index
c)
Glossary
d)
None of the above
50.

13. Choose the correct text structure.

a)

problem and solution

b)

order and sequence

c)

cause and effect

d)

description

51.
This is an example of a _______________.
a)
table of contents page
b)
index
c)
glossary
d)
title page