Reading Comprehension

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What is the importance of protein in our diet?

Back

Protein helps your body build muscle and build up immunity to illnesses. It is important to get enough protein in your diet to keep you strong.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What are some common uses of steel?

Back

Steel is used in the automobile industry, for building construction, making cans and containers, and manufacturing farm and factory machines.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in the text.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What does the term 'pedestrian' mean?

Back

A pedestrian is a person traveling on foot.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is a supporting detail in a text?

Back

A supporting detail provides additional information that reinforces the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the purpose of a snake charmer's actions?

Back

The snake charmer startles the snake by waving a hand or moving a flute to capture the snake's attention.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

Back

The main idea can often be found in the topic sentence or can be inferred from the supporting details.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is the significance of the peregrine falcon being placed on the endangered species list?

Back

It indicates that the species is at risk of extinction and highlights the impact of human activities, such as pesticide use.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What role do supporting details play in a text?

Back

Supporting details help to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

How does one determine if a statement is a supporting detail or not?

Back

A supporting detail directly relates to and provides evidence for the main idea, while unrelated statements do not support the main concept.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1