Informational text quiz

How can you make the mostly invisible process of comprehension visible?

• visualize

• text markings

• annotations

• schema

Which of the following is an example of an informational text?

• Harry Potter

• How to build a fire

• The Legend of Santa Claus

If the Author's Purpose is to Describe, the text will mainly consist of......

• Informational data

• Convincing statements

• Explanations or Reasons

• Words that describe; adjectives

If you want to catch a certain kind of fish, you must be sure to use the right kind of bait. Bait is what you put on the end of the hook. Some fish like worms, and some like other bugs.

What is the text structure?

• descriptive

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

1. In 1620, the Pilgrims set sail on the Mayflower for the long, perilous journey to America. Many passengers feared for their lives during the powerful thunderstorms. They only had enough food for a few short months. What would happen to them if they were blown off course? It was a time of great concern for everyone on board.

From this paragraph, you can infer that the connotation of the word perilous is:

• positive

• neutral

• negative

1. In 1620, the Pilgrims set sail on the Mayflower for the long, perilous journey to America. Many passengers feared for their lives during the powerful thunderstorms. They only had enough food for a few short months. What would happen to them if they were blown off course? It was a time of great concern for everyone on board.

From this paragraph, what do you think the denotation of the word perilous is:

Pop out (remove) the egg yolks to a small bowl and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard powder, vinegar, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Fill the empty egg white shells with the mixture and sprinkle lightly with paprika. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to one day before serving. What s the text structure?

• sequence

• cause and Effect

• chronological

• descriptive

Where would you find a caption?

• Close to a picture
• At the top of a section
• On the table of contents
• In the glossary

The purpose of the text feature below the photo is _______________.

• show the main idea of the article to the reader.

• convince the reader that snakes are dangerous

• provide an explanation of the photo

• inform the reader about the history of snakes.

What text structure talks about order in time or steps in a process?

• Chronological/Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Sequence/chronological

• Problem or Solution