Market Morning
Reading · 45 minutes
Reading texts
The Missing Price Card
At the school market, Noah arranged jars of lemon butter in two neat rows. When the first customer arrived, the price card had disappeared. Noah checked under the cloth, beside the coins and behind the donation box. Finally he found it stuck to the bottom of the tray, held there by a drop of honey.
How Stall Signs Help
A clear stall sign tells shoppers what is for sale before they reach the table. Large letters, simple prices and a short description help people decide quickly. Bright colours can attract attention, but too many colours can make the sign hard to read.
Thank You, Volunteers
Subject: Market Morning Thanks
Dear families,
Thank you for helping with the Year 4 market stalls. Your time made the morning organised and welcoming. Funds raised will support new sports equipment. Please return borrowed trays to the office by Tuesday afternoon.
Kind regards,
Year 4 Team
Questions
Text: The Missing Price Card
Where was the missing price card?
Answer and explanation
Answer: stuck to the bottom of the tray
This detail is stated directly in the text.
Text: The Missing Price Card
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Noah solves a small market problem by searching carefully.
The main idea covers the whole text, not just one small detail.
Text: The Missing Price Card
In this text, what does 'arranged' mean?
Answer and explanation
Answer: put in order
The surrounding words help show the meaning in context.
Text: The Missing Price Card
Which inference is best supported by the text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Noah wants the stall to run properly.
This inference combines a text clue with sensible background knowledge.
Text: The Missing Price Card
What is the main purpose of this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: to entertain
The language and structure show why the text was written.
Text: The Missing Price Card
Which structure best describes this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: problem, search and solution
The parts of the text are organised in this way.
Text: The Missing Price Card
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: The Missing Price Card
Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.
Answer and explanation
Answer: Noah solves a small market problem by searching carefully.
A strong answer should include the overall idea of the text in the student's own words.
Text: How Stall Signs Help
What can make a sign hard to read?
Answer and explanation
Answer: too many colours
This detail is stated directly in the text.
Text: How Stall Signs Help
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Good signs are clear, simple and easy to read.
The main idea covers the whole text, not just one small detail.
Text: How Stall Signs Help
In this text, what does 'description' mean?
Answer and explanation
Answer: words that explain what something is like
The surrounding words help show the meaning in context.
Text: How Stall Signs Help
Which inference is best supported by the text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Design choices affect shoppers.
This inference combines a text clue with sensible background knowledge.
Text: How Stall Signs Help
What is the main purpose of this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: to explain helpful sign design
The language and structure show why the text was written.
Text: How Stall Signs Help
Which structure best describes this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: main idea with supporting details
The parts of the text are organised in this way.
Text: How Stall Signs Help
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: How Stall Signs Help
Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.
Answer and explanation
Answer: Good signs are clear, simple and easy to read.
A strong answer should include the overall idea of the text in the student's own words.
Text: Thank You, Volunteers
What will the funds support?
Answer and explanation
Answer: new sports equipment
This detail is stated directly in the text.
Text: Thank You, Volunteers
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Answer and explanation
Answer: The Year 4 team thanks families and gives a return reminder.
The main idea covers the whole text, not just one small detail.
Text: Thank You, Volunteers
In this text, what does 'welcoming' mean?
Answer and explanation
Answer: friendly and pleasant
The surrounding words help show the meaning in context.
Text: Thank You, Volunteers
Which inference is best supported by the text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Families played an important role in the event.
This inference combines a text clue with sensible background knowledge.
Text: Thank You, Volunteers
What is the main purpose of this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: to thank and inform
The language and structure show why the text was written.
Text: Thank You, Volunteers
Which structure best describes this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: subject, greeting, thanks, information and sign-off
The parts of the text are organised in this way.
Text: Thank You, Volunteers
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: Thank You, Volunteers
Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.
Answer and explanation
Answer: The Year 4 team thanks families and gives a return reminder.
A strong answer should include the overall idea of the text in the student's own words.
Text: Market Morning
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: Market Morning
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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