Reading Review for SCREADY

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What caused the polar bears to stay warm?

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Polar bears have an outer coat of long guard hairs.

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What was the effect of the outer coat of the long guard hairs on polar bears?

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The guard hairs protect the undercoat.

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What type of writing is this passage an example of? Options: Sequence, Descriptive, Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution

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Problem and Solution

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Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet. What type of text structure is this?

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problem and solution

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What type of text structure is described when warm air meets cold air, potentially forming a tornado? Options: problem & solution, cause & effect, compare & contrast, order and sequence.

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Cause & effect

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What is the author's purpose? Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a big bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid of him anymore.

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to entertain

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What does it mean to persuade?

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The author is trying to convince you to do or think something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping your attention.

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Commercials, billboards, opinions, reviews, and advertisements are all examples of what?

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Persuade