Nonfiction Practice

What genre is this book?

• fiction 
• realistic fiction
• nonfiction
• historical fiction

Subtitles are special headings that tell readers...

• what the whole book is about
• what the section is about
• what the author had for lunch
• what the images next to the text mean

True or False: Illustrations and/or photos help readers understand what they are reading about.

• True
• False
• I'm not for sure
• It depends

The words that tell about this photograph are called the 

• bold print
• caption
• label

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

Rhonda went to the store to buy milk. She was only in the store for a brief amount of time. In just a few minutes, she was back in the car and headed home.
Using the context clues from the sentences, what is the best meaning of brief?

• short
• time

• long
• known

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

• ate
• burned 
• slept 
• sunbathed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The shallow river was usually easy for hikers to

wade across. However, the

recent heavy rains had turned it into a fast moving and raging river, too treacherous to cross.

• dangerous

• wet

• muddy

• foggy

Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

The cartoon character Marvel Woman is famous for her BRAWN. She can lift mountains and skyscrapers with her hands.

• intelligence

• bravery

• strength

• beauty

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.7.4A