Read the paragraph Identify the text structure Write it down. Deviled Eggs 1. Pop out (remove) the egg yolks to a small bowl and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard powder, vinegar, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Fill the empty egg white shells with the mixture and sprinkle lightly with paprika. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to one day before serving.

Sports at PUP 2. There are two popular sports played at PUP, basketball and volleyball. Both take place inside of the gym at PUP. Also, each sport has two teams of people. In basketball, however, the ball can be played off of the floor, and in volleyball, the ball cannot touch the floor or it is out of play. Basketball and volleyball are popular sports at PUP.

The Lazy Student 3. When Theo woke up, he didn’t want to go to school. His mom took him anyway. So, he went to school, but he didn’t do any work. The days passed, and Theo still didn’t do any work. Mr. David called Theo’s house, but Theo still wouldn’t do any work. Finally, the report cards came out, and Theo failed his classes. Theo was sad.

Failing Classes 4. Lots of students fail classes. Some students fail because the work is too hard for them. Other times they may fail because they are lazy, and don’t do any work. Another reason why students may fail is if they don’t go to school. If you’re not in class, you may miss a lot. Many students fail classes every quarter.

Passing Classes 5. A lot of students have been failing classes. These students wouldn’t be failing classes if they studied more, asked questions, tried harder, and came in for extra help. Even though a lot of students fail classes, they have many options if they want to pass.

I am sitting in a chair next to Momma’s bed. I am watching her get ready for a party. She opens the beautiful jewelry box on her nightstand. It is the size of a shoebox. It is wooden. It has colorful stones on top. They are red, green, yellow, and blue. To me, the box looks magical. It looks like it has special powers. “Now, you know you must never touch this box, right?” Momma says. I feel like she knows exactly what I am thinking. I just want to touch it. I just want to open it. I just want to try on all the jewelry inside and dance around the room! “Yes, Momma,” I say. “I know.” What do I know? I know Momma has always told me not to touch the box. She has said it since I was a little girl. “You are not old enough to wear my jewelry,” Momma says. I am almost eleven years old! What is the big deal? I know that when Momma puts on the rings and bracelets from the box, she looks different. She seems to glow. There is one necklace with a yellow stone like a tiger’s eye. When Momma puts this on, she seems to float instead of walk. Her feet do not seem to touch the ground. She moves lightly and gracefully. She moves without effort. Momma kisses me goodnight. She leaves for the party. I run to the window to wave to her, but she is already gone. Tonight, I am very curious. Just one touch. I sit on the edge of Momma’s bed. I place my hand on the nightstand. I pause. I think. My hand moves up and rests on the jewelry box. The box quickly flips open by itself! Jewels fly into the air. They dance around my head. I feel strange. I fall down to the floor. I wake up in a place I have never seen before. 6.Where does most of this story take place?

7. Who is telling the story?

8. At the beginning of the story, where is the girl sitting?

9. The jewelry box looks magical. What does this mean?

10. What does Momma tell her daughter about the box?

11. Where is Momma going?

12. What does the jewelry box look like? I. It is brown. II. It is wooden. III. It is the size of a shoebox.

13. Which word best describes how the girl feels about the jewelry box?

14. Momma seems to glow when she puts on…

15. What does the girl seem to be thinking about when she sits on the edge of the bed?

16. How old is the girl?

17. What does the reader learn about the box?

18. What does it mean if something is a big deal?

19. At the end of the story, what does the girl mean when she says that Momma seems to float?

20. How might the end of the story make the reader feel? I. unsure about what has happened II. curious about the power of the jewelry box III. wondering what will happen next

How do migrating animals find their destination? They navigate in a variety of ways. Fish use their sense of smell to recognize their migration paths and are guided by changing water temperatures. Birds use the position of the sun to orient themselves. Some birds have magnetic particles in their ear mechanisms that act as a compass. Mammals rely on their memory. Some elephant trails have been used for hundreds of years. 21. The topic of this paragraph is:

How do migrating animals find their destination? They navigate in a variety of ways. Fish use their sense of smell to recognize their migration paths and are guided by changing water temperatures. Birds use the position of the sun to orient themselves. Some birds have magnetic particles in their ear mechanisms that act as a compass. Mammals rely on their memory. Some elephant trails have been used for hundreds of years. 22-23. The implied main idea is:

Psychologists say that a sigh can express satisfaction and contentment. Frequent sighing can suggest despair and depression. It can also express disgust or frustration. It can express several emotions, but there is no one correct way to interpret its meaning. 24. The topic of this paragraph is:

Psychologists say that a sigh can express satisfaction and contentment. Frequent sighing can suggest despair and depression. It can also express disgust or frustration. It can express several emotions, but there is no one correct way to interpret its meaning. 25 – 26. The implied main idea is

Whenever your physician orders a medical test for you, ask why you need it. You should also inquire about the risks and benefits are. Find out how to prepare for it. For example, you may need to fast or discontinue medications or herbal remedies you are taking. Finally, be sure to ask what the test will involve. 27 – 28. The topic of this paragraph is:

Whenever your physician orders a medical test for you, ask why you need it. You should also inquire about the risks and benefits are. Find out how to prepare for it. For example, you may need to fast or discontinue medications or herbal remedies you are taking. Finally, be sure to ask what the test will involve. 29 – 30. The implied main idea is: