Mia watched her mother's car pull away and felt her heart sink. I can't believe she's leaving me here with my grandparents for the entire summer, she thought. Tired from the trip, Mia brushed her teeth and went to bed. Still, she lay awake long after dark that night. Her grandparents had tried to make her feel welcome, but she still dreaded the weeks to come. The lights and sounds of the city made her feel happy and alive. She just knew that the countryside would be quiet and dull in comparison. The next morning, Mia stood staring out the window. The sky was filled with color: streaks of the brightest yellow, orange, and pink. Her ears tuned in to the songs of birds. Mia laughed, wondering how she could ever have thought this place would be quiet and dull. Question Which detail should be left out of a summary of this passage?

Mia brushed her teeth and went to bed.

Mia is staying with her grandparents for the summer.

Mia wishes to return to her home in the city.

Mia realizes she was wrong about the countryside.

Tired from the trip, Mia brushed her teeth and went to bed. Still, she lay awake long after dark that night. Her grandparents had tried to make her feel welcome, but she still dreaded the weeks to come. The lights and sounds of the city made her feel happy and alive. She just knew that the countryside would be quiet and dull in comparison. Question Which sentence best summarizes this paragraph?

Mia worries that she will dislike the countryside.

Mia goes to stay with her grandparents.

Mia learns to appreciate life in the country.

Read the following passage. Today was the most humiliating day of my life! I was in a play in school, and I totally forgot my lines! There I was, in front of the whole school, and I just stood there! But wait—it gets worse. Not only did I forget my lines—I was so nervous that I started giggling. The audience started laughing at me. I just wished the stage floor would open up and swallow me whole! Question What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?

to entertain readers with a personal story

to persuade cast members to study their lines

to describe how to put on a student play

to inform readers about how to perform in a play

Read the following title and excerpt from an article. Five Reasons You Should Vote for Stephanie Hill Our school deserves a class president with experience, vision, and tons of school spirit. That's why you should vote to re-elect our current class president, Stephanie Hill! Need more specific reasons why? Here are five to remember as you cast your vote next Friday. . . . Question What is the author's main purpose for writing this article?

to persuade voters that Stephanie Hill is the best candidate

to inform people about Stephanie Hill's policies

to entertain people with stories about Stephanie Hill's career

to explain how to vote in a school election

Read this passage. "Seeing an anaconda up close for the first time changed my life," says animal expert Rowena Lewis. Anacondas are some of the biggest snakes in the world. On average, they are at least 20 feet long and weigh 300 pounds. Members of the boa constrictor family, these reptiles make their homes in the wet jungles of the Amazon in South America. Question What is the author's main purpose for writing this passage?

to inform you about Rowena Lewis's life

to entertain you with snake stories

to persuade you to study anacondas

Take another look at this passage. "Seeing an anaconda up close for the first time changed my life," says animal expert Rowena Lewis. Anacondas are some of the biggest snakes in the world. On average, they are at least 20 feet long and weigh 300 pounds. Members of the boa constrictor family, these reptiles make their homes in the wet jungles of the Amazon in South America. Why do you think the writer included the quotation by Rowena Lewis?

to get readers interested in anacondas

to tell a story about anacondas

to persuade readers to become animal experts

to describe the life of an animal expert

Read the following passage. Quesadillas are a delicious Mexican treat. They are toasted tortillas filled with melted cheese and any other fillings you like. Here's how to make a quesadilla: 1) Heat some oil or butter in a skillet. 2) Put in a flour tortilla and flip a few times until you see bubbles. 3) Add shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, mushrooms, or other fillings, and cook until the cheese melts. 4) Fold the tortilla in half; serve with shredded lettuce, salsa, and guacamole. Question What is the author's main purpose for writing this passage?