5.9 D i CFU's

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5.9D.i Recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including the central idea with supporting evidence.

LO: 5.9 D i SWBAT recognize characteristics and
structures of informational texts including the
central idea with supporting evidence.

DOL: Given a text, SW recognize characteristics
and structures of informational texts including
the central idea with supporting evidence
correctly in at least 4 of 5 questions.

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How do readers determine the central idea of a text?

Pay attention to text features

Determine the structure of the
text

Identify IMPORTANT details

Pay attention to the introduction
and the conclusion

LET’S

PRACTICE

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What is the central idea of the paragraph?

A.

Astronomers study stars.

C.

The Sun is the Earth’s star.

B.

Stars are unique and have
different characteristics.

D.

Stars are always there, but we
can not see them during the day.

Stars
Stars are like sparkling gems in the night sky, and they have
fascinating stories to tell. These shining objects are actually
giant balls of super hot gas, and they come in different sizes
and colors. Some stars are small and red, while others are big and blue. Our
very own star is the Sun, and it gives us light and warmth. Stars also play a
game of hide-and-seek during the day, but we can't see them because the Sun's
light is too bright. Astronomers use special tools to study stars and learn more
about them. Next time you look up at the night sky, remember that each twinkling
star has its own unique tale to share!

Texas history is an exciting adventure that tells stories of Native
Americans, battles like the Alamo, and changes that shaped the
state. From Spanish and Mexican influences to important events like
cattle ranching and discovering oil, Texas has a unique past. The diverse
people, including African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans,
all played important roles in making Texas special. Studying Texas
history is like going on a journey to uncover the fascinating and diverse
stories that define our state.

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What is the central idea of the paragraph?

A.

The Battle of the Alamo was
important.

C.

Texas has lots of cattle and oil.

B.

In the past, there were Native
Americans in Texas.

D.

Texas history is a diverse journey
of people, culture, resources, etc.

Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo, a remarkable artist from Mexico, created colorful and
emotional paintings that reflected her life's challenges, including a serious
accident. Despite her pain, she used art to express herself, often painting
self-portraits that captured her unique style and Mexican culture. Frida's
inspiring legacy encourages us to be brave, express our feelings, and find
beauty in difficult times.

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What is the paragraph mostly about?

A.

It is about a tragic accident that Frida
Kahlo had when she was young.

C.

It is about a Mexican artist named Frida
Kahlo, known for her colorful and
emotional art.

B.

It is mostly about Mexican art.

D.

It is mostly about being courageous.

What are Coding and Robotics?

Coding and robotics are like the wizards of the tech world, allowing
us to make cool things happen with just a few clicks and commands.
Imagine telling a robot how to move or making a computer game from
scratch – that's what coding is all about! With coding, we give
instructions to computers and robots, making them do all sorts of
amazing tricks.

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What is the paragraph mostly about?

The paragraph is mostly about …

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Part A
What is the central idea of
paragraphs 4 and 5?

A.

Hamilton and her friends created
a yellow wheelchair that could be
used for sports.

B.

Hamilton and her friends started
a business around the new
wheelchair they had built.

C.

Hamilton and her friends started
a successful business together.

D.

Hamilton and her friends knew
they were onto something with
the new wheelchair.

Part B
Which details best support the answer to Part
A? Select TWO correct answers.

A.

Hamilton talked to two friends who made
hang gliders.

B.

She persuaded them to build her a new
wheelchair using hang-glider technology.

C.

In fact, the only thing that stopped it from
being absolutely perfect was that it was
blue…

D.

Hamilton and her friends knew they were on
to something.

E.

They formed a company to make and sell
“Quickie” wheelchairs and specialized in
meeting the needs of athletes.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

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What are paragraphs 6 through 8 mostly
about? Select TWO correct answers.

A.

Hamilton and her friends designed the
wheelchair based on Newton’s formulas.

B.

Heavy wheelchairs would require pushing harder than the
lighter ones.

C.

Using science and observation, Hamilton and her friends
designed a better wheelchair.

D.

Hamilton created the biggest innovation worldwide named,
Quickie.

E.

Athletes can succeed in playing any sport with any type of
wheelchair.

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What is the central idea of the section “Tipping
points and Center of Mass”?

A. Getting lots of cans from home is useful to

conduct scientific research.

B. Finding the center of mass in objects is something that can

be done in a laboratory by scientists only.

C. Finding the stability of a food can is done by knowing the

weight of it.

D. Demonstrating how a can’s stability is affected by its height

and shape through the center of mass.