Expository Quiz Review

There are several reasons why so many people attend the Olympic games or watch them on television. One reason is tradition. The name Olympics and the torch and flame remind people of the ancient games. People can escape the ordinariness of daily life by attending or watching the Olympics. They like to identify with someone else's individual sacrifice and accomplishment. National pride is another reason, and an athlete's or a team's hard earned victory becomes a nation's victory. There are national medal counts and people keep track of how many medals their country's athletes have won. What are the signal words in this text?

"Several reasons they attend..." "name olympics to remind about ancient games..." "Like to identify with someone else's individual sacrifice.." "National pride is another reason..."

The Olympic games began as athletic festivals to honor the Greek gods. The most important festival was held in the valley of Olympia to honor Zeus, the king of the gods. It was this festival that became the Olympic games in 776 B.C. These games were ended in A.D. 394 by the Roman Emperor who ruled Greece. No Olympic games were held for more than 1,500 years. Then the modern Olympics began in 1896. Almost 300 male athletes competed in the first modern Olympics In the games held in 1900, female athletes were allowed to compete. The games have continued every four years since 1896 except during World War II, and they will most likely continue for many years to come. What are the signal words in this text?

"began..." "ended..." "Then..."

The modern Olympics is very different from the original Olympic games. Individual events are different. While there were no swimming events in the original games, for example, there were chariot races. In the original games, there were no female athletes, and all athletes competed in the nude. Of course, the ancient and modern Olympics are also alike in several ways. Some events like the javelin and discus throw are the same. Some people say that cheating, professionalism, and nationalism in the modern Olympics are a disgrace to tradition; however, according to ancient Greek writers, there were many instances of cheating, professionalism, and nationalism in the ancient Olympics as well. What are the signal words in this text?

"different from..." "are different." "Are also alike..." "the same..."

Identify the signal words in the Compare and Contrast. Dogs and cats are both cute animals that have very different ways of showing affection. Dogs are very excited. They love to jump around and lick your face when they see you. However, cats would just like to lounge about and only cuddle with you when they want to.

"different ways..." "However..." "both"

One problem with the modern Olympics is that it has become very big and expensive to operate. The city or country that hosts the games often loses a lot of money. A stadium, pools, and playing fields must be built for the athletic events and housing is needed for the athletes who come from around the world. And all of these facilities are used for only 2 weeks! In 1984, Los Angeles solved these problems by charging a fee for companies who wanted to be official sponsors of the games. Companies like McDonald's paid a lot of money to be part of the Olympics. Many buildings that were already built in the Los Angeles area were also used. The Coliseum where the 1932 games were held was used again and many colleges and universities in the area became playing and living sites. What are the signal words in this text?

"one problem..>" "Los Angeles solved..."

Identify the signal words in the Description. A tornado is not something that you want to be stuck in. The whirling winds that travel over 100 mph can be deadly. The tornadoes cause severe damage, not only to our homes, but to the environment.

"whirling winds.." "100 mph..." "severe damage..."

Sequence

A timeline, event order, or steps that show you how/when something happened or How To do something

What are some signal words for Problem and Solution?

An issue.. One difficult.. A solution.. To solve this.. A problem..

What are some signal words for Cause and Effect?

Because Since So If Then Before After

There are several reasons why so many people attend the Olympic games or watch them on television. One reason is tradition. The name Olympics and the torch and flame remind people of the ancient games. People can escape the ordinariness of daily life by attending or watching the Olympics. They like to identify with someone else's individual sacrifice and accomplishment. National pride is another reason, and an athlete's or a team's hard earned victory becomes a nation's victory. There are national medal counts and people keep track of how many medals their country's athletes have won. What type of text is this?

Cause and Effect

I never brush my teeth. I have 5 cavities. What type of passage is this? How do you know?

Cause and Effect Cause: I never brush my teeth. Effect: I have 5 cavities.

Cause and Effect

Cause is WHY something happens and the effect is the result or WHAT happens after For example: Angela is happy because she gets to eat cake today. Cause: Angela gets to eat cake today. (Why it is happening) Effect: She is happy (What happened to her then?)

Identify the cause and effect below. A basketball player was traveling. The referee called a penalty.

Cause: A basketball player was traveling. Effect: The referee called a penalty.

The modern Olympics is very different from the original Olympic games. Individual events are different. While there were no swimming events in the original games, for example, there were chariot races. In the original games, there were no female athletes, and all athletes competed in the nude. Of course, the ancient and modern Olympics are also alike in several ways. Some events like the javelin and discus throw are the same. Some people say that cheating, professionalism, and nationalism in the modern Olympics are a disgrace to tradition; however, according to ancient Greek writers, there were many instances of cheating, professionalism, and nationalism in the ancient Olympics as well. What type of passage is this?

Compare and Contrast

The Olympic Symbol consists of five interlocking rings. The rings represent the five different areas of the world - Africa, Asia, America (North and South), Australia, and Europe - from which Olympic athletes come to compete in the games. The rings are colored blue, yellow, black, green, and red. At least one of these colors is found in every country that has athletes compete at the games. What type of text is this?

Description

What are some signal words for Compare and Contrast?

Differ Same Similar Different Difference Similarities Alike However Unlike Both As well

Compare and Contrast

Discussing the similarities, differences, positive, and negative attributes about a particular person, place, thing, or idea.

What are some signal words for Sequence?

First Then Next After Second Began Finally

One problem with the modern Olympics is that it has become very big and expensive to operate. The city or country that hosts the games often loses a lot of money. A stadium, pools, and playing fields must be built for the athletic events and housing is needed for the athletes who come from around the world. And all of these facilities are used for only 2 weeks! In 1984, Los Angeles solved these problems by charging a fee for companies who wanted to be official sponsors of the games. Companies like McDonald's paid a lot of money to be part of the Olympics. Many buildings that were already built in the Los Angeles area were also used. The Coliseum where the 1932 games were held was used again and many colleges and universities in the area became playing and living sites. What type of text is this?

Problem and Solution

First, Cinderella needs to sweep the floors. After that, she needs to go downstairs and clean the kitchen. What type of passage is this?

Sequence

The Olympic games began as athletic festivals to honor the Greek gods. The most important festival was held in the valley of Olympia to honor Zeus, the king of the gods. It was this festival that became the Olympic games in 776 B.C. These games were ended in A.D. 394 by the Roman Emperor who ruled Greece. No Olympic games were held for more than 1,500 years. Then the modern Olympics began in 1896. Almost 300 male athletes competed in the first modern Olympics In the games held in 1900, female athletes were allowed to compete. The games have continued every four years since 1896 except during World War II, and they will most likely continue for many years to come. What type of text is this?

Sequence

Problem and Solution

Stating a problem and possible ways to solve it

What are some signal words for Description?

They felt/it Felt Sounded like Looks like Smells like As tall as.. Short as... Big/Large Colors

Description

a passage that is describing a particular person, place, or thing

First, Cinderella needs to sweep the floors. After that, she needs to go downstairs and clean the kitchen. What are the signal words?

"After that" "First"

Identify the signal words in the Sequence. We have to go the store first. After we go there, I need to go pick up more stamps. Then we can go to the mall.

"First" "After" "Then"

The Olympic Symbol consists of five interlocking rings. The rings represent the five different areas of the world - Africa, Asia, America (North and South), Australia, and Europe - from which Olympic athletes come to compete in the games. The rings are colored blue, yellow, black, green, and red. At least one of these colors is found in every country that has athletes compete at the games. What are the signal words in this text?

"Five ring that represent..." "rings are colored..." "One of these colors is found.."

Identify the signal words in the Problem and Solution. One issue that many students are having is balancing their use of technology with "old school" techniques of study. Many feel that technology enhances their understanding of the material despite recent students. A way to combat this is to have classroom integration of both technology and "old school" pencil and paper.

"One issue.." "A way to combat..."