Citing Textual Evidence

Citing Textual Evidence

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English

9th - 12th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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When did Shakespeare begin writing?

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late-1500s

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The central idea of this passage is that...

  • another person might have written Shakespeare's plays and poems.
  • Shakespeare was an extremely creative poet and playwright.
  • Shakespeare is an enormously important part of England's history.
  • people in Shakespeare's time loved to attend outdoor plays.

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Shakespeare was an extremely creative poet and playwright.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What can you infer about Jessica and Zack after reading the passage? Options: They are movie fans, They like monkeys, They are not getting along very well, They are best friends.

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They are movie fans.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following best states the theme of this passage?

All frogs must desire to have a king.

Logs make better kings than big storks.

It is better to have no ruler than to have a cruel one.

Desiring a king is a foolish idea that will only lead to trouble.

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It is better to have no ruler than to have a cruel one.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the central idea of this passage? Options:

The origin of Halloween and how we celebrate Halloween today came from the Celts and their religious beliefs.

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The Celts lived hundreds of years ago in what are now England, France, and Ireland.

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The Celts held a festival called Samhain to thank the good spirits for their help with the harvest.

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Christians believed that November 1 was a day to honor people who died for their religion.

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The origin of Halloween and how we celebrate Halloween today came from the Celts and their religious beliefs.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which sentence from the passage best supports the central idea?

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As part of the celebration, people wore costumes, told fortunes, ate plenty of good food, and made sacrifices to keep bad spirits away.

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