Reading applications: informational, technical, and persuasive text.Choose a category.

You will be given the question. You must give the correct answer.

By Evan Levis and Jon Pizzo

Click to begin.

BenchmarkA

BenchmarkB

BenchmarkD

BenchmarkE

BenchmarkF

1 Point

1 Point

1 Point

1 Point

1 Point

1 Point 1 Point 1 Point 1 Point 1 Point

1 Point 1 Point 1 Point 1 Point 1 Point

1 Point

1 Point

1 Point

1 Point 1 Point 1 Point 1 Point

1 Point 1 Point 1 Point 1 Point

1 Point 1 Point 1 Point 1 Point

BenchmarkC

Where would be the best place to look to find the

definition for a word in a textbook?

The Glossary

What graphic organizer would you use for

information about a hierarchy?

A Pyramid

A note that is in the margin of a document and is not included with the text.

Where would you look to find sources used by the

author?

In the appendix

What key word(s) would you use to find information about

the locations of red ants?

Answers may vary:

Red, ant, location

Example: James was working on a project on the

computer. Someone knocked him into the computer and it

shut down. What are the cause and the effect of this

situation?

The cause is that Someone knocked into him and the effect is that the

computer shut down.

Two boys went to an amusement park. One boy said that he wanted to go on

the Loop Dee-Loop. The other boy said that the Grim Reaper was a better ride than the Loop Dee-Loop. Is this a fact or an

opinion?

This is an opinion

A survey of 100 students was taken to see if the students at Gorshe Middle School liked

chocolate or vanilla ice cream more. The results were that 90% of students at Gorshe

Middle School liked chocolate more than vanilla. Is this a fact or an opinion?

This is a fact

Jason ate a cheeseburger. Then he became full. What

are the cause and effect?

The cause is that he ate a cheeseburger, and the effect

is that he became full.

Jon and Evan were using two different AlphaSmarts. Evan

was using the newer AlphaSmart. He said that the

newer AlphaSmart is way better than the old one. Fact

or Opinion?

It is an opinion.

What is the difference between comparing and

contrasting.

When you compare, you state the likenesses between two topics. When you contrast, you say their differences.

Compare a pencil to a pen

Judge will decide if answer is adequate

Contrast frogs to toads

Judge will decide if answer is adequate

Compare and contrast computers to laptops.

Judge will decide if answer is adequate

Compare and contrast squares to equilateral

triangles.

Judge will decide if answer is adequate.

A persuasive essay for a law forbidding smoking.

Detail 1: Diseases from smoking.

Detail 2: Cause pollution in cities.

Detail 3: Causes secondhand smoke.

Which detail least supports the topic?

Detail 1: Diseases from smoking.

Topic for persuasive essay: more hours of school in

Lakewood.Detail 1: Schools over the U.S. are extending school.

Detail 2: Larger learning experience.

Detail 3: More time to do homework in class.

Is this writer for or against the topic?

He is FOR the topic.

Topic sentence from an essay: Pollution has been

harming the earth for hundreds of years.

Detail: More than 100 active pesticide ingredients are suspected of causing cancer, birth defects, and gene mutation.

What is the purpose of writing the essay?

(To entertain, persuade, or inform)

It’s to inform the U.S. about pollution.

Example persuasive essay topic: Macs VS P.C.s

Topic sentence: Although P.C.s are a great kind of computers

they are very slow, unlike Macs.

What is the authors view point on this topic?

For Macs

Topic Sentence: You must protect

endangered species!

Detail: Endangered species needs your help to stay non-extinct.

What is the purpose of writing this essay? (To entertain, persuade, or

inform)

To persuade people to protect endangered species

How do you summarize informational text?

Pick out key points and phrases. Then put them into

your own words.

Wind power is a great source or renewable energy. In windy areas wind can be strong enough to turn wind

turbines. The turbine turning creates energy that goes to the generator to turn that energy into electricity. That can

be used to power many things.

Summarize this information.

Judge will decide if answer is adequate.

TextThe math of order of operations is very simple. It is used to show what you should do first in an equation. It goes

parenthesis, exponents, multiplication and division (From left to right), and finally addition and subtraction (Left to

right).

Summarize text provided.

Judge will decide if answer is adequate.

TextPlaying soccer positions is very simple. There are four

positions, forward, midfield, defense, and goalie. Forward normally stays near the opponents goal. Mid field

normally stays near the middle of the field but can go far up or back if they want. Defense plays near their goal to stop the opposing forwards from advancing. Finally the

goalie protects the goal.

Summarize this information.

Judge will decide if answer is adequate.

TextNuclear fissions and nuclear fusions are both nuclear reactions that create energy. They are also opposites.

Nuclear fission is when an atoms nucleus is split into two nuclei to produce energy. Normally that atom is

Uranium. Nuclear fusion is when two atoms nuclei are merged to form a nucleus. Normally the nucleis are

hydrogen and the product is helium. Since helium has less mass then the two hydrogen atoms the mass that is

lost is converted into energy.

Summarize the text.

Judge will decide if answer is adequate.

TextThere are many parts to the blood. Platelets help cover up wounds so they can heal. White blood cells attack harmful bacteria. Red

blood cells carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. They all float in the liquid part of blood, plasma.

SummaryThe body needs all of the parts of blood. The white blood cells, the

red blood cells, plasma, and the platelets. Blood is amazing.

Is this a good or a bad summary?

Good.

text

The life cycle of frogs.

Frogs start out as an underwater egg.

Then they hatch and turn into a tadpole which looks like a small fish.

It starts to grow legs and its tail starts to shorten.

Once its tail is completely gone, it goes on land and it is a frog.

What are two things that should be included in the summary.

Judge will decide if answer is adequate.

TextProcess of building a K-nex roller coaster. First, you get your

materials.Then you make the frame of the rollercoaster. Then you add the

boosters to move the cars. Finally, you put on the track.

SummaryThis is the process of building the K-nex rollercoaster. First, gather

materials. The build the frame of your roller coaster. Then, add boosters to make the cars move. Finally, you put the track on.

What is wrong with this summary?

It is too long and is not put into your own words.

TextThe human repertory system is very complex. It starts when your

diaphragm flexes. Then air comes through your mouth or nose and goes down your trachea, (windpipe). Then it goes down your

bronchial tubes and into your bronchioles. The oxygen fills your alveoli to get absorbed by red blood cells and then the red blood cells leave CO2. Finally the diaphragm relaxes and the air is pushed out

of your body.

SummaryYour diaphragm flexes, air goes through your mouth or nose, down

your windpipe, down your bronchial tubes, through your bronchioles, into your alveoli, and back out.

Is this a good or bad summary?

A bad one, no topic sentence or concluding one.

Fact three