Sample questions for Grade 1 informational texts after reading

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🔍 Identifying the Main Idea: Look for the central point the author is trying to make. It's often found in the introduction or conclusion.
• 🧭 Recognizing Supporting Details: These are facts, examples, and evidence that back up the main idea. Think of them as proof!
• 🧱 Understanding Text Structure: Informational texts can be organized in different ways, such as cause and effect, compare and contrast, or sequential order. Knowing the structure helps you follow the author's train of thought.
• 📝 Making Inferences: Sometimes the author doesn't state everything directly. Use clues in the text to draw your own conclusions.
• 📊 Distinguishing Fact from Opinion: Facts can be proven, while opinions are someone's beliefs. Be able to tell the difference!

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following BEST describes the main idea of an informational text?
   1. A minor detail about the topic.
   2. The central point the author is trying to make.
   3. The author's personal feelings about the topic.
2. Supporting details are used to:
   1. Confuse the reader.
   2. Back up the main idea with evidence.
   3. Introduce new topics.
3. What text structure shows how one event leads to another?
   1. Compare and Contrast.
   2. Cause and Effect.
   3. Sequential Order.
4. Making an inference involves:
   1. Reading every word literally.
   2. Using clues in the text to draw conclusions.
   3. Ignoring the author's purpose.
5. Which of these is an example of a FACT?
   1. Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.
   2. The Earth revolves around the sun.
   3. Dogs are better than cats.
6. Which of the following is NOT typically found in an informational text?
   1. Facts and statistics.
   2. Personal anecdotes unrelated to the topic.
   3. Expert opinions.
7. What is the purpose of using headings and subheadings in informational texts?
   1. To make the text longer.
   2. To organize information and guide the reader.
   3. To confuse the reader with complex language.