Museum Visit
Reading · 45 minutes
Reading texts
The Tiny Fossil
Imogen expected the dinosaur skeleton to be her favourite exhibit, but a tiny fossil in a drawer changed her mind. It showed the print of a leaf smaller than her thumb. The guide explained that small clues can tell big stories about ancient places. Imogen sketched the fossil carefully in her notebook.
Museum Map Tips
A museum map can help visitors plan a route. Start by finding the entrance, toilets and information desk. Then look for numbered galleries. Some maps use colours for different topics, such as science, history or art. A legend explains the symbols used on the map.
Please Slow Down
Museums are better when visitors slow down. Rushing past glass cases means missing small details, labels and questions. Choose three exhibits and spend time with each one. You may notice a pattern, a material or a story you would otherwise miss.
Questions
The Tiny Fossil
Imogen expected the dinosaur skeleton to be her favourite exhibit, but a tiny fossil in a drawer changed her mind. It showed the print of a leaf smaller than her thumb. The guide explained that small clues can tell big stories about ancient places. Imogen sketched the fossil carefully in her notebook.
Text: The Tiny Fossil
What did the tiny fossil show?
Text: The Tiny Fossil
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Text: The Tiny Fossil
In this text, what does 'exhibit' mean?
Text: The Tiny Fossil
Which inference is best supported by the text?
Text: The Tiny Fossil
What is the main purpose of this text?
Text: The Tiny Fossil
Which structure best describes this text?
Text: The Tiny Fossil
Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?
Text: The Tiny Fossil
Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.
Museum Map Tips
A museum map can help visitors plan a route. Start by finding the entrance, toilets and information desk. Then look for numbered galleries. Some maps use colours for different topics, such as science, history or art. A legend explains the symbols used on the map.
Text: Museum Map Tips
What explains the symbols on a museum map?
Text: Museum Map Tips
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Text: Museum Map Tips
In this text, what does 'route' mean?
Text: Museum Map Tips
Which inference is best supported by the text?
Text: Museum Map Tips
What is the main purpose of this text?
Text: Museum Map Tips
Which structure best describes this text?
Text: Museum Map Tips
Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?
Text: Museum Map Tips
Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.
Please Slow Down
Museums are better when visitors slow down. Rushing past glass cases means missing small details, labels and questions. Choose three exhibits and spend time with each one. You may notice a pattern, a material or a story you would otherwise miss.
Text: Please Slow Down
How many exhibits does the writer suggest choosing?
Text: Please Slow Down
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Text: Please Slow Down
In this text, what does 'otherwise' mean?
Text: Please Slow Down
Which inference is best supported by the text?
Text: Please Slow Down
What is the main purpose of this text?
Text: Please Slow Down
Which structure best describes this text?
Text: Please Slow Down
Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?
Text: Please Slow Down
Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.
Text: Museum Visit
Which feature helps show that the texts have different purposes?
Text: Museum Visit
Name one idea that connects at least two texts in this paper.
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