Camp Notes

Question 1 literal meaning

Narrative

The First Night

The cabin was quiet until a possum thumped across the roof. Max froze, then whispered, 'That is not in the packing list.' His friends laughed softly. Outside, the trees moved like dark waves. By morning, Max had decided the sound was less frightening when it had a name.

Text: The First Night

What made the thumping sound?

a missing lunchbox a possum on the roof a loud whistle the school office

Question 2 main idea

Text: The First Night

Which sentence best states the main idea?

The text is mainly about buying new equipment. Understanding a sound helps Max feel less afraid. The text is mainly about a lost pet. The text is mainly about a birthday party.

Question 3 vocabulary in context

Text: The First Night

In this text, what does 'froze' mean?

speak loudly move very quickly stopped suddenly because of surprise or fear hide from view

Question 4 inference

Text: The First Night

Which inference is best supported by the text?

The text is about a competition prize. The characters dislike school. The setting is in another country. Max feels nervous at first.

Question 5 author purpose

Text: The First Night

What is the main purpose of this text?

to advertise a toy to entertain to list random facts to confuse the reader

Question 6 text structure

Text: The First Night

Which structure best describes this text?

sound, reaction, explanation and change alphabetical list question and answer only recipe ingredients only

Question 7 literal meaning

Text: The First Night

Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?

an unrelated opinion a spelling rule literal meaning a rhyme pattern

Question 8 summarising

Text: The First Night

Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.

Written response: compare your ideas with the model and checklist after checking. This response is not auto-scored.

Question 9 literal meaning

Informative

Packing Light

A camp bag is easier to carry when each item has a purpose. Roll clothes to save space and place socks inside shoes. Pack one warm layer even if the day is sunny, because evenings can become cool quickly.

Text: Packing Light

Where can socks be placed to save space?

inside shoes a missing lunchbox the school office a loud whistle

Question 10 main idea

Text: Packing Light

Which sentence best states the main idea?

The text is mainly about a birthday party. The text is mainly about a lost pet. Careful packing makes a camp bag easier to carry. The text is mainly about buying new equipment.

Question 11 vocabulary in context

Text: Packing Light

In this text, what does 'purpose' mean?

reason for being used speak loudly hide from view move very quickly

Question 12 inference

Text: Packing Light

Which inference is best supported by the text?

The setting is in another country. The text is about a competition prize. The characters dislike school. Weather can change between day and evening.

Question 13 author purpose

Text: Packing Light

What is the main purpose of this text?

to list random facts to confuse the reader to advise to advertise a toy

Question 14 text structure

Text: Packing Light

Which structure best describes this text?

main advice and examples recipe ingredients only question and answer only alphabetical list

Question 15 literal meaning

Text: Packing Light

Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?

an unrelated opinion a rhyme pattern literal meaning a spelling rule

Question 16 summarising

Text: Packing Light

Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.

Written response: compare your ideas with the model and checklist after checking. This response is not auto-scored.

Question 17 literal meaning

List

Cabin Agreement

Our cabin agrees to: keep torches low after lights out, place wet shoes near the door, speak kindly when someone is tired, and check the floor before leaving so no socks are abandoned.

Text: Cabin Agreement

Where should wet shoes go?

a missing lunchbox a loud whistle near the door the school office

Question 18 main idea

Text: Cabin Agreement

Which sentence best states the main idea?

The text is mainly about a lost pet. The text is mainly about a birthday party. The cabin agreement helps students share a space respectfully. The text is mainly about buying new equipment.

Question 19 vocabulary in context

Text: Cabin Agreement

In this text, what does 'abandoned' mean?

hide from view speak loudly move very quickly left behind

Question 20 inference

Text: Cabin Agreement

Which inference is best supported by the text?

The text is about a competition prize. The setting is in another country. The characters dislike school. The students are expected to be responsible.

Question 21 author purpose

Text: Cabin Agreement

What is the main purpose of this text?

to confuse the reader to advertise a toy to list random facts to set shared expectations

Question 22 text structure

Text: Cabin Agreement

Which structure best describes this text?

alphabetical list question and answer only recipe ingredients only agreement list

Question 23 literal meaning

Text: Cabin Agreement

Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?

an unrelated opinion a spelling rule a rhyme pattern literal meaning

Question 24 summarising

Text: Cabin Agreement

Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.

Written response: compare your ideas with the model and checklist after checking. This response is not auto-scored.

Question 25 comparing texts

Text: Camp Notes

Which feature helps show that the texts have different purposes?

They all use the same title. Their text types and structures are different. They contain no details. They all have the same speaker.

Question 26 comparing ideas

Text: Camp Notes

Name one idea that connects at least two texts in this paper.

Written response: compare your ideas with the model and checklist after checking. This response is not auto-scored.

Reading texts

The First Night

Packing Light

Cabin Agreement

Questions

The First Night

What made the thumping sound?

Which sentence best states the main idea?

In this text, what does 'froze' mean?

Which inference is best supported by the text?

What is the main purpose of this text?

Which structure best describes this text?

Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?

Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.

Packing Light

Where can socks be placed to save space?

Which sentence best states the main idea?

In this text, what does 'purpose' mean?

Which inference is best supported by the text?

What is the main purpose of this text?

Which structure best describes this text?

Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?

Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.

Cabin Agreement

Where should wet shoes go?

Which sentence best states the main idea?

In this text, what does 'abandoned' mean?

Which inference is best supported by the text?

What is the main purpose of this text?

Which structure best describes this text?

Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?

Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.

Which feature helps show that the texts have different purposes?

Name one idea that connects at least two texts in this paper.

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