5th/6th Check In

Which definition best describes a MAP?

• A digital tool for calculating distances between cities.
• A detailed written description of a location.
• A visual representation of an area showing geographical features and locations.
• A type of software used for graphic design.

Which definition best describes a DIAGRAM?

• A visual representation of how something works or the parts of something.

• A detailed photograph of an object.
• A complex mathematical equation.
• A written description of a process.

Which type of text feature provides topics in ABC order along with the pages where those topics are found?

• Glossary

• Table of Contents

• Index

• Heading

Select ALL of the text features typically found in the BACK of a book

• Title Page

• Index

• Table of Contents

• Glossary

Read the passage and select the correct TEXT STRUCTURE:
Spiders and wasps are both arthropods, but they are different in several ways. Spiders are arachnids, which means they have eight legs, no wings, and usually build webs to catch their food. They often hunt alone and use venom to catch and eat their prey. Wasps, on the other hand, are insects with six legs and wings. Many wasps live in groups, building nests and working together. While spiders mostly eat insects they trap in their webs, wasps hunt for food or scavenge, and some can sting to protect themselves. Although both are important in nature, their looks and behaviors are quite different.

• Problem and solution
• Compare and contrast
• Chronological order
• Cause and effect

Read the passage and select the correct TEXT STRUCTURE:
A common problem with school uniforms is that they can limit students' ability to express their personal style and feel comfortable. Some students may feel restricted by the standard clothing, while others argue that uniforms can be expensive for families. A possible way to address this is to introduce more flexibility in uniform policies, such as allowing students to mix and match certain items or adding options that suit different body types. Another possibility could be offering more affordable uniform choices or providing financial support to families in need, ensuring all students can feel comfortable while maintaining a sense of unity and equality.

• Cause-Effect
• Chronological
• Compare-Contrast
• Problem-Solution

Read the passage and select the correct TEXT STRUCTURE:
Tornadoes are caused by severe thunderstorms, particularly when warm, moist air collides with cold, dry air, creating unstable atmospheric conditions. This can lead to the formation of rotating columns of air that reach the ground, causing a tornado. The result of a tornado can be devastating, as it can destroy buildings, uproot trees, and throw debris across wide areas. The strong winds associated with tornadoes can cause injuries, disrupt communities, and lead to significant property damage, making them one of nature's most destructive weather events.

• Sequence
• Comparison
• Cause and Effect
• Description

Which Clue Words in the following passage help the reader understand that it is a compare/contrast structure? Select ALL that apply:

Spiders and wasps are both arthropods, but they are different in several ways. Spiders are arachnids, which means they have eight legs, no wings, and usually build webs to catch their food. They often hunt alone and use venom to catch and eat their prey. Wasps, on the other hand, are insects with six legs and wings. Many wasps live in groups, building nests and working together. While spiders mostly eat insects they trap in their webs, wasps hunt for food or scavenge, and some can sting to protect themselves. Although both are important in nature, their looks and behaviors are quite different.

• Both

• On the other hand

• Different

• Arachnids

Which Clue words in the passage help the reader understand that this is a Cause/Effect structure?
Tornadoes are caused by severe thunderstorms, particularly when warm, moist air collides with cold, dry air, creating unstable atmospheric conditions. This can lead to the formation of rotating columns of air that reach the ground, causing a tornado. The result of a tornado can be devastating, as it can destroy buildings, uproot trees, and throw debris across wide areas. The strong winds associated with tornadoes can cause injuries, disrupt communities, and lead to significant property damage, making them one of nature's most destructive weather events.

• Caused

• Result

• Can lead to

• Destructive

Select all the ways the topics are COMPARED in this passage:

Wolves and domestic dogs are closely related but have some important differences. Wolves are wild animals that live and hunt in packs, using their strength and teamwork to catch food. They are usually bigger, with longer legs and sharper teeth than most dogs. Domestic dogs, however, have been bred by humans to live with us and can have different roles, like herding or guarding. Dogs are generally more social and can live in different environments, while wolves are more independent and need large areas to roam. Even with these differences, both animals share a common ancestor and have some similar behaviors, like howling and marking their territory.

• Both animals share a common ancestor

• Wolves are usually bigger

• They have some similar behaviors like howling

• Dogs are generally more social