5th RI.1.2 Guided Practice

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What is a key detail in a passage?

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A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea of the text.

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What does it mean for a planet to 'clear its neighborhood'?

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To clear its neighborhood means that a planet has enough gravitational pull to remove other objects from its orbit.

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What is the definition of a dwarf planet?

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A dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits the sun, is spherical in shape, but has not cleared its orbit of other debris.

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What was the new definition of a planet established in 2006?

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In 2006, astronomers defined a planet as a celestial body that orbits the sun, is spherical, and has cleared its orbit.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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Why do some astronomers still consider Pluto a planet?

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Some astronomers believe Pluto should be classified as a planet due to its size and historical classification.

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What is an example of a key detail about Pluto?

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An example of a key detail is that Pluto is smaller than Earth and has not cleared its orbit.

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What is the significance of the year 2006 in astronomy?

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The year 2006 is significant because it is when Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet.

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What does it mean to support an answer with evidence?

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Supporting an answer with evidence means providing specific information from the text that backs up your response.

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What is a supporting statement in a text?

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A supporting statement is a piece of information that reinforces or explains the main idea.