Reading and Literacy Flashcards
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A student reads a story about a girl who plants seeds in spring and harvests vegetables in fall. What is the BEST description of the story's structure?
Answer: Chronological order
The story follows events in time order from spring to fall, which is chronological (sequential) structure.
Which word part in 'uncomfortable' tells you the word has a negative meaning?
Answer: un-
The prefix 'un-' means 'not,' making 'uncomfortable' mean 'not comfortable.'
A passage states: 'The library was silent except for the soft rustle of turning pages.' What does this help the reader understand?
Answer: The library was a quiet, studious place
The sensory detail of rustling pages in silence creates an image of a calm, focused reading environment.
In the sentence 'The scientist examined the data meticulously,' what does 'meticulously' most likely mean?
Answer: With great care and attention to detail
Scientists examining data carefully is a logical context clue; 'meticulously' means with extreme care and precision.
A student reads two articles — one says wolves help ecosystems, another says wolves threaten livestock. What is the BEST way to evaluate these sources?
Answer: Check the authors' credentials and evidence in each article
Evaluating author credentials and supporting evidence helps determine which source is more reliable.
Which sentence uses a simile?
Answer: The thunder rumbled like a bowling ball rolling across the sky.
A simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'; 'like a bowling ball' is a direct comparison using 'like.'
When summarizing an informational text, a student should include:
Answer: The main idea and key supporting details
A good summary captures the main idea and the most important supporting details without including every minor detail.
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