"Ready, Set, Walk!" Quiz

What is the most likely reason the author uses a cause-and-effect structure?

• a.

• b.

• c.

• d.

Answer explanation

Consider the other 4 text structures...

problem/solution

compare/contrast

description/list

time order/sequence

How does cause/effect help readers understand the author's claim more effectively?

Which inference about walking is supported by the information in paragraph 2?

• F.

• G.

• H.

• J.

Answer explanation

When we infer, we think about what we know about the world + what we read in the text to create an inference or draw a conclusion.

Read this sentence from paragraph 1.

When people think of excersize, they probably envision someone muscular lifting hundreds of pounds on a barbell or swift and strong sprinters speeding along a racetrack.

Which key idea is suggested by this sentence?

• A.

• B.

• C.

• D.

Answer explanation

"Key idea suggested" means the main idea the author wants the reader to gain from the paragraph or section.

Think about what idea is repeated "again and again".

Which sentence states the author's main claim in the selection?

• F.

• G.

• H.

• J.

Answer explanation

Don't forget that the main claim is the idea that the author is attempting to persuade the reader to believe or do.

It is one of 5 parts of an argument.

In paragraph 5, in what way does the information about the findings in the Harvard Study support the argument?

• A.

• B.

• C.

• D.

Answer explanation

When we write a persuasive text, we include ethos to support the credibility. Ethos is the text evidence included to make the reader trust the writer's the claim.

How did the evidence from Harvard support the main claim?

Which phrase in paragraph 8 helps the reader understand the meaning of commonplace?

Type the phrase into the text box.

Answer explanation

Don't forget to...

USE YOUR DICTIONARY!!

Look up the meaning of the word "commonplace".

What phrase means about the same thing as the definition or gives context clues to help readers understand the definition better?

Who is the intended audience of the selection?

• A.

• B.

• C.

• D.

Answer explanation

Think about the author's purpose also. Who is the author trying to persuade?

Look at the photograph from the selection.

What is the most liekly reason the author includes this photograph?

• F.

• G.

• H.

• J.

Answer explanation

Think about what you learn or feel looking at the TEXT FEATURES.

This photograph shows a person walking on a beautiful and calm walking trail. Why would the author include it?