Assesment!

Check your skills on identifying text structures by answering the activity below:

Directions:

Read the passages below and determine how each is mainly structured. On a sheet of paper,
answer the questions that follow and put the information from each passage in an appropriate
graphic organizer. Feel free to make changes of the graphic organizer if necessary

Note: Create your own graphic organizer for each number.

Passage 1

Earthquakes happen all over the world in areas called seismic zones. Seismic zones occur where
the plates of crust covering the Earth’s surface meet each other. Inside the Earth, the mantle is
always moving, which in turn moves the plates. These plates push against each other, building up
tension between them. When the tension between plates becomes too great, they grind against
each other, causing the Earth’s surface to tremble and shake.

Passage 2

I have noticed that a lot of people are confused about mobile data and Wi-fi. Some people think
that they’re the same thing. Both mobile data and Wi-fi allow you to connect to the internet.
However, there are some important differences between them. Mobile data is provided by the
mobile phone company. Whereas, Wi-fi is comes through cable or phone lines. Mobile data
gives you internet access anywhere that your phone can get a signal. But, you can only get Wi-fi
access when you are near a router. Customers are usually given a nearly unlimited amount of
Wi-fi data, like an all-you-can-eat buffet. On the other hand, mobile data is often sold in limited
portions, like an expensive restaurant. It is important to know which you are using so that you
aren’t charged additional fees for going over your mobile data plan limits.

Passage 3

In the center of Luna’s Spoliarium painting are fallen gladiators being dragged by Roman
soldiers. At the left side, spectators ardently await their chance to strip off the combatants of their
metal helmets and other armory. In addition, emotions are featured on the left and the right side
presents a sober mood. It can be seen also in the right side; an old man carries a torch perhaps
searching for his son while a woman weeps the death of her loved one.

Passage 4

The first step of changing oil in a car is to gather supplies. After you have collected all of the
tools and supplies, prepare your vehicle. Start the car and let it run for one to two minutes to
warm the oil and the engine. Then, find a flat surface to jack the vehicle from the center under
the engine. Next, locate the oil filter and oil drain plug. Put on work gloves to protect your hands
and position an oil drain pan under the engine then remove the plug the rest of the way.

Passage 5

What is an ice cream headache? It is when a painful sensation resonates in your head after eating
something cold (usually ice cream) on a hot day. This pain is produced by the dilation of a nerve
in the roof of your mouth. The nerve center is overreacting to the cold by trying to heat your
brain. It is an ice cream headache when you feel those sensations which have turned many smiles
to frowns. roof of your mouth. The nerve center is overreacting to the cold by trying to heat your
brain. It is an ice cream headache when you feel those sensations which have turned many smiles
to frowns.

Passage 6

Some students have poor attendance. The school has tried many ways of addressing this such as
teachers have sent letters and/or have talked to parents immediately, school has scheduled parent/
teacher/ guidance counsellor/ school prefect of discipline conferences with students who are
habitually absent. Hopefully, this will help more students get to school every day.