Countdown to Reading

If you are asked to determine the point of view of a fiction text, you must identify who the __________ is.

• author

• protagonist

• illustrator

• narrator

Answer explanation

You must know who is telling the story and whether the narrator is a character in the story (first person point of view) or an observer outside of the story (third person point of view).

The point of view will always influence how the narrator tells the story to the reader.

Strategies for finding the central (or main) idea of a text include ______________.

• circling repeating words or phrases

• connecting the title to the central idea of the text

• summarizing the text before looking at the answer choices

• highlighting only the most important, key details

Answer explanation

Don't forget to work ALL of these strategies to ensure you choose the correct answer.

What is the main purpose of a 'Countdown to Reading' program?

• To improve reading speed

• To enhance vocabulary

• To encourage regular reading habits

• To teach grammar rules

Which of the following is a benefit of participating in a 'Countdown to Reading' challenge?

• Improved math skills

• Better reading comprehension

• Increased physical fitness

• Enhanced musical ability

In the context of reading, what does the term 'comprehension' refer to?

• Reading quickly

• Understanding the text

• Memorizing the text

• Writing about the text

Which of the following is a strategy to improve reading comprehension?

• Skipping difficult words

• Reading aloud

• Ignoring punctuation

• Reading only the first and last paragraphs

What is a common goal of a 'Countdown to Reading' initiative?

• To write a book

• To read a certain number of books

• To learn a new language

• To memorize a dictionary

Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of a 'Countdown to Reading' program?

• Reading logs

• Book discussions

• Math quizzes

• Reading challenges

What is one way to track progress in a 'Countdown to Reading' challenge?

• By counting pages read

• By timing reading sessions

• By listing books read

• By writing book reviews

Which of the following genres might be included in a 'Countdown to Reading' list?

• Science fiction

• Cookbooks

• Travel guides

• All of the above