Text Structures

1. You will reread and revisit several poems and passages that you have had. Which passage uses sequencing to cover one day--from morning to evening?

A) "A Day in the Desert"
B) "On Green Street"
C) "Plants for Dry Places"
D) "The Spunky Yorkie"

2. In the passage, "The Spunky Yorkie", a Yorkie is said to have "smooth black coats with tan markings around the face and sometimes on the legs." This sentence uses what text structure?

A) cause
B) effect
C) sequence
D) description

3. Reread "Plants for Dry Places." Which of the following statements is not correct?

A) The author uses cause/effect statements in lines 1 and 2 to begin the passage.
B) The author uses cause/effect statements and sequential order to organize lines 17-23.
C) The author uses cause and effect statements and description to organize lines 8-16.
D) The author uses cause/effect sequential order to organize lines 3-7.

4. Reread the poem "A Day in the Desert". How much time has passed from the beginning of the poem to the end?

A) many days in one week
B) many hours in one day
C) many days in a month
D) many months in one year

5. In "A Day in the Desert", which statement explains what will happen right after dusk?

A) The sun will rise.
B) The air will get hot.
C) The sun will set.
D) The sand will glow.

6. Which statement about "A Day in the Desert" and "Plants for Dry Places" is correct?

A) They both use sequential order and cause/effect to present the information.
B) Both use only description to present the information.
C) Both use only sequencing to present the information.
D) Both use only simple procedure to present the information.

7. Reread "On Green Street". The writer is speaking about Spring. Which sequence of the seasons is correct?

A) fall, winter, summer, spring
B) summer, spring, winter, fall
C) spring, summer, fall, winter,
D) winter, fall, spring, summer

8. Reread "A Day in the Country." What text structure does the author use to write the passage?

A) Sequential Order
B) simple cause and effect
C) Simple procedure
D) Description

9. Reread "A Day in the Country" which word uses description to tell how Thomas felt when he first heard about going to visit his grandparents?

A) unhappy
B) scared
C) excited
D) interested

10. Thomas' grandparents had a simple procedure or plan that they wanted Thomas to follow. What was the first step in the simple procedure that Thomas did?

A) Thomas had to unpack his clothes and things.
B) Thomas quickly changed into his work clothes because he was ready to help.
C) Thomas had many delicious tidbits to eat.
D) Thomas fed the chickens.

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