Understanding Different Text Types Text B: Studies show that excessive screen time can negatively affect
Reading Skills Assessment worksheet sleep quality. Blue light from screens reduces melatonin production,
Date: 03/04/2025 making it harder to fall asleep. Many doctors recommend turning off
Student’s name: Grade 9 ___ devices at least one hour before bedtime to improve sleep. Researchers
Part 3: Matching Texts to Functions have also found that people who use screens late at night take longer to
Read the texts below and identify their text type and structure by fall asleep and experience reduced sleep efficiency. To address this
circling the correct answers. Then, answer the multiple-choice issue, technology companies have introduced night mode settings that
questions about vocabulary and purpose reduce blue light exposure in the evenings. However, experts suggest
that limiting screen time before bed is the best solution for a good
Text A: Last summer, my family and I visited an amusement park for night's sleep.
the first time. The moment we walked through the entrance, I felt an
overwhelming excitement. The air was filled with the smell of popcorn 1. Text Type: 4. What is the main purpose
and cotton candy, and the sounds of laughter and thrilling rides a) Narrative of the text?
surrounded us. My sister and I ran straight to the roller coaster, our b) Informative a) To entertain the reader
hearts pounding as we climbed into the seats. As the ride shot forward, c) Instructional b) To explain how screen
the wind rushed past our faces, and we screamed with both fear and 2. Text Structure: time affects sleep
joy. After the rides, we explored the souvenir shop and bought a a) Chronological Order c) To provide step-by-step
keychain to remember the trip. As the sun set, we sat by the lake, b) Cause-Effect sleep instructions
enjoying ice cream and watching the fireworks light up the sky. It was c) Problem-Solution 5. What does "reduce blue
truly an unforgettable day. 3. What is the meaning of light exposure" mean?
"melatonin" in the text? a) Increase screen brightness
Multiple-Choice Questions for Text A a) A type of blue light b) Lower the amount of blue
1. Text Type: 4. What is the main b) A hormone that helps light emitted
a) Narrative purpose of this text? regulate sleep c) Turn off all lights in a
b) Informative a) To provide c) A sleep disorder. room.
c) Instructional information about an
2. Text Structure: amusement park
a) Chronological Order b) To narrate a fun
Text C: How to Set Up a Tent for Camping
b) Problem-Solution experience
1. Choose a flat surface: Find a dry, level area free of rocks and
c) Cause-Effect c) To explain the benefits
branches.
3. What does "souvenir" of visiting amusement
2. Lay out the tent: Unpack the tent and spread it flat on the
mean in the text? parks
ground. Make sure you have all the necessary parts: tent fabric,
a) A special meal 5. What does "thrilling"
poles, stakes, and rain cover.
b) A keepsake or mean?
3. Assemble the poles: Connect the tent poles and slide them
memory item a) Boring
through the fabric sleeves or clip them to the tent body.
c) A ride at an b) Exciting
4. Raise the tent: Carefully lift the tent into position by inserting
amusement park c) Scary
the poles into their designated slots. Secure the structure by
attaching hooks or ties.
5. Stake the tent: Use stakes to secure the tent to the ground.
Push them into the soil at a 45-degree angle for stability.
6. Attach the rain cover: If the weather is rainy, cover the tent
with the rain fly and secure it with clips or ties.
7. Check the setup: Ensure all zippers work, doors are properly
closed, and the tent is securely fastened to prevent wind
damage.
8. Enjoy your camping trip!
Multiple-Choice Questions for Text C
1. Text Type: 4. What is the main
a) Narrative purpose of this text?
b) Informative a) To give detailed
c) Instructional instructions on setting up
2. Text Structure: a tent
a) Cause-Effect b) To describe different
b) Chronological Order types of camping tents
c) Step-by-Step Process c) To explain the history
3. What does "stake" of tents
mean in the context of 5. What does "securely
setting up a tent? closed" mean?
a) A piece of metal or a) Open and loose
wood used to secure b) Tightly shut and
something fastened
b) A type of tent fabric c) Partially open
c) A cooking tool
