Coastal Walk
Reading · 45 minutes
Reading texts
Footprints at Low Tide
Leo followed the dotted footprints across the wet sand. His sister said they belonged to a dog, but Leo noticed tiny claw marks and a long line between them. 'A gull would not drag a tail,' he said. Near the rocks, a blue-tongue lizard blinked in the morning sun. Leo stepped back and gave it space.
Rock Pool Rules
Look with your eyes before touching anything in a rock pool. Keep your shadow away from small creatures so they do not hide immediately. If you lift a rock, place it back gently in the same position. Take photographs rather than shells, because shells can become homes for tiny animals.
Beach Clean-Up Poster
Join our Saturday beach clean-up! One hour can make the sand safer for birds, families and sea life. Bring gloves, a hat and a reusable water bottle. Every bottle top, wrapper and straw removed from the shore is one less piece of rubbish in the waves.
Questions
Text: Footprints at Low Tide
What clue helped Leo decide the footprints were not from a dog?
Answer and explanation
Answer: a long line between the footprints
This detail is stated directly in the text.
Text: Footprints at Low Tide
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Leo observes clues carefully during a beach walk.
The main idea covers the whole text, not just one small detail.
Text: Footprints at Low Tide
In this text, what does 'dotted' mean?
Answer and explanation
Answer: made of small marks or spots
The surrounding words help show the meaning in context.
Text: Footprints at Low Tide
Which inference is best supported by the text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Leo respects animals because he steps back.
This inference combines a text clue with sensible background knowledge.
Text: Footprints at Low Tide
What is the main purpose of this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: to entertain and show observation
The language and structure show why the text was written.
Text: Footprints at Low Tide
Which structure best describes this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: mystery clue and discovery
The parts of the text are organised in this way.
Text: Footprints at Low Tide
Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?
Answer and explanation
Answer: literal meaning
The answer is directly stated in the text.
Text: Footprints at Low Tide
Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.
Answer and explanation
Answer: Leo observes clues carefully during a beach walk.
A strong answer should include the overall idea of the text in the student's own words.
Text: Rock Pool Rules
Why should shells be left behind?
Answer and explanation
Answer: They can become homes for tiny animals.
This detail is stated directly in the text.
Text: Rock Pool Rules
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Rock pools should be explored gently.
The main idea covers the whole text, not just one small detail.
Text: Rock Pool Rules
In this text, what does 'position' mean?
Answer and explanation
Answer: place or arrangement
The surrounding words help show the meaning in context.
Text: Rock Pool Rules
Which inference is best supported by the text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: The writer wants visitors to protect living things.
This inference combines a text clue with sensible background knowledge.
Text: Rock Pool Rules
What is the main purpose of this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: to instruct visitors
The language and structure show why the text was written.
Text: Rock Pool Rules
Which structure best describes this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: ordered safety and care advice
The parts of the text are organised in this way.
Text: Rock Pool Rules
Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?
Answer and explanation
Answer: literal meaning
The answer is directly stated in the text.
Text: Rock Pool Rules
Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.
Answer and explanation
Answer: Rock pools should be explored gently.
A strong answer should include the overall idea of the text in the student's own words.
Text: Beach Clean-Up Poster
What should volunteers bring?
Answer and explanation
Answer: gloves, a hat and a reusable water bottle
This detail is stated directly in the text.
Text: Beach Clean-Up Poster
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Answer and explanation
Answer: People should help clean the beach.
The main idea covers the whole text, not just one small detail.
Text: Beach Clean-Up Poster
In this text, what does 'shore' mean?
Answer and explanation
Answer: the land along the edge of the sea
The surrounding words help show the meaning in context.
Text: Beach Clean-Up Poster
Which inference is best supported by the text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Small actions can help the environment.
This inference combines a text clue with sensible background knowledge.
Text: Beach Clean-Up Poster
What is the main purpose of this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: to persuade people to volunteer
The language and structure show why the text was written.
Text: Beach Clean-Up Poster
Which structure best describes this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: invitation, reason and practical details
The parts of the text are organised in this way.
Text: Beach Clean-Up Poster
Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?
Answer and explanation
Answer: literal meaning
The answer is directly stated in the text.
Text: Beach Clean-Up Poster
Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.
Answer and explanation
Answer: People should help clean the beach.
A strong answer should include the overall idea of the text in the student's own words.
Text: Coastal Walk
Which feature helps show that the texts have different purposes?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Their text types and structures are different.
Different text types use different features to suit their purpose and audience.
Text: Coastal Walk
Name one idea that connects at least two texts in this paper.
Answer and explanation
Answer: Answers will vary but should name a shared idea from the texts.
A suitable answer links two texts using a shared topic, idea, setting or purpose.
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