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HISD 4th Grade

Read Write

March 19, 2024
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● “Ladybug Law” HMH Module 10 Week 2 –

used with permission. © Houghton Mifflin
Harcourt Publishing Company. Text available
in the SA.

● Student Activity (SA)

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Images belong to Adobe Stock.

References

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CENTRAL IDEA:

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Demonstration of

Learning

Answer Key

HISD 4th Grade

Read Write

March 19, 2024

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Do Now

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LO: SWBAT use informational text evidence to
support an appropriate response.

DOL: Given an informational text, SW correctly
use informational text evidence to support an
appropriate response in at least 4 of 5
questions.

TEKS: ELA.4.7C Use text evidence to support an appropriate response.
TEKS: ELA.4.9D.i Recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including the central idea with supporting evidence.

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Why Do We Use TEXT EVIDENCE?

evidence by Eucalyp from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

❏ Readers use information from texts to

justify their responses.

❏ Readers need to make sure that they

are correctly interpreting the author's
purpose and the text content.

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Responses MUST be based on actual

ideas presented in a text and NOT on the
reader’s personal opinions about the topic
being discussed.

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How Can We Know We have RESPONDED APPROPRIATELY?

grade sheet by hanis tusiyani from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

A response is appropriate
when it is logicallyconnected
to the topic in question and
uses relevant and convincing
text evidence as
justification.

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Direct QUOTES

PARAPHRASING

quotes by NAPISAH from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

Use the exact words from the
text to support your response.

Restate information from the
text in your own words.

Response:The passage states,
"Dolphins are highly intelligent
mammals that live in social groups
called pods.” This shows that the
central idea is about the intelligence
and social structure of dolphins.

Response:According to the text,
dolphins exhibit high intelligence and
form social communities known as
pods. This indicates that the central
idea revolves around both the
cognitive abilities and the social
organization of dolphins.

eye contact by PenSmasher from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

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HOW Do We Make Reference to the TEXT EVIDENCE?

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An
INFORMATIONAL
text is a text that
presents information
to explain, clarify,
and/or educate.

What is an INFORMATIONAL Text?

“Informational Text” Anchor Chart from HMH Into Reading! Texas with permission © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

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The central idea in an ______________ text
is the overall __________ the author wants
to share.
The central idea can be clearly _______ in
the text or it may be _________.
Authors may introduce hints such as
_____, _______, or ________ about the
message before stating the central idea.

Central Idea

informational

stated

facts

message

details

inferred

Guided
Notes

examples

informational

stated

facts

message

details

inferred

examples

“Central Idea” Anchor Chart from HMH Into Reading! Texas with permission © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

What is the central idea?

Animals that live in the Amazon rainforest

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Participating in team sports or group

activities promotes teamwork,

communication, and cooperation among

peers.

Regular exercise helps children develop

strong muscles and bones, improving overall

physical health.

Studies show that children who engage in

physical activity regularly tend to have

better focus and academic performance in

school.

Engaging in physical activity can sometimes

lead to injuries, which may temporarily

hinder a child's ability to exercise and could

potentially impact their health negatively.

A

B

C

D

Which detail does NOT support the same central idea?

What is the central idea?
The central idea is that exercise is
essential for children’s health.

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Look at the TITLE and/or

HEADINGs

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Look at the VISUALS (illustrations,

diagrams, charts, timelines graphs, etc.)

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Notice the TEXT STRUCTURE

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Check the first and last sentence in

the paragraphs

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Notice the WORDS that REPEAT

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Ask yourself: What is the text

mostly about?

title by Yasmin Zikra from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

presentation by gingertea from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

Structure by Muhammad Shabraiz from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

Map by roughen.line from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

Repeat by Gregor Cresnar from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

curiosity by WBcreative from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

How do readers
determine the

CENTRAL IDEA
of an informational

text?

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Detail:

Detail:

Detail:

Detail:

Central Idea:

What details support the

central idea?
What is the central idea?

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TITLE/

HEADINGs

👀

VISUALS

🧐

TEXT

STRUCTURE

🕵

FIRST and

LAST sentence

🧐

WORDS that

REPEAT

❓

What is the

text mostly about?

title by Yasmin Zikra from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

presentation by gingertea from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

Structure by Muhammad Shabraiz from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

Map by roughen.line from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

Repeat by Gregor Cresnar from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

curiosity by WBcreative from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

Consuming bottled drinks has negative effects on
the environment and potential health concerns.

Many bottled drinks, despite appearing
healthy, often contain high levels of
sugar and additives, contributing to
potential health issues.

The packaging, transportation, and
refrigeration of bottled beverages
have negative environmental impacts.

A U.S. report revealed that
approximately half of bottled water is
sourced from tap water, so consumers
pay more for a product that is not
different from tap water.

Bottled water is associated with higher
costs, both financially and
environmentally, as it is more expensive
than tap water and contributes to
waste because most are not recycled.

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Read and
annotate
“Ladybug

Law”

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SUPPORTING DETAIL

SUPPORTING DETAIL

SUPPORTING DETAIL

SUPPORTING DETAIL

CENTRAL IDEA:

👀

TITLE/

HEADINGs

👀

VISUALS

🧐

TEXT

STRUCTURE

🕵

FIRST and

LAST sentence

🧐

WORDS that

REPEAT

❓

What is the

text mostly about?

title by Yasmin Zikra from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

presentation by gingertea from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

Structure by Muhammad Shabraiz from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

Map by roughen.line from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

Repeat by Gregor Cresnar from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

curiosity by WBcreative from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

Children can make a difference by participating in the legislative process.

Second-grade students proposed
making the convergent lady beetle
North Dakota's state insect after
learning about ladybugs in school.

They researched ladybugs extensively,
including observing larvae and
consulting entomologists, to gather
evidence supporting their proposal.

The students met with their state
representative, presented to a
committee, and wore ladybug costumes
while making a formal presentation at
the state capitol to advocate for their
bill.

Their bill passed the state house and
senate, eventually being signed into
law by the governor of North Dakota in
2011, showcasing children's ability to
impact legislation.

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Cite the evidence with a Direct QUOTE

Cite the evidence by PARAPHRASING

Response:The central idea of the
article “Ladybug Law” is that children
can make a difference by participating
in the legislative process. The passage
states, "These second-grade students
had helped write a law!” This shows
that children can also be involved in
the lawmaking process.

Response:The central idea of the
article “Ladybug Law” is that children
can make a difference by participating
in the legislative process. According to
the text, second-grade students in
North Dakota help to create a law.
This shows that children can also be
involved in the lawmaking process.

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What is the central idea of the article “Ladybug Law”?

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Part A
What is the central idea of the article?

A.

Jaden, Logan, Megan, and
Isabel helped create a law about
ladybugs.

B.

Children can make a difference
by participating in the legislative
process.

C.

The bill-making process
involves multiple steps in state
government.

D.

Ladybugs play a crucial role in
controlling aphids on farms.

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Part B
Which sentences from the article support the answer in
Part A? Select TWO correct answers.

A.

The children say their research was hard work—and
they loved it. (paragraph 9)

B.

They talked with more experts, and they practiced
their presentation a lot. (paragraph 10)

C.

They showed up at the state capitol building, where
the government is located, in ladybug costumes
and presented their case. (paragraph 10)

D.

The students then made an hour-long presentation
to the senate, and the bill passed the senate too.
(paragraph 11)

E.

“But make sure you are ready to work to back them
up!” Logan adds. (paragraph 11)

O?

O?

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The photograph of the aphid eating ladybug and the
information in paragraph 5 best support the idea that
ladybugs —

The photograph of the aphid eating ladybug and the
information in paragraph 5 best support the idea that
ladybugs —

are beneficial insects for controlling aphids on farms.
According to the text, Megan and Logan, who lived on a farm,
were aware that farmers faced challenges with crop-eating
bugs known as aphids. They knew that ladybugs were natural
predators of aphids and found them irresistible. Additionally,
the text mentions that having more ladybugs present on the
farm resulted in fewer chemicals being used by farmers to
control aphids.This evidence suggests that ladybugs play a
crucial role in controlling aphids naturally, thereby benefiting
farmers by reducing the need for chemical pesticides.

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The photograph of the aphid eating ladybug
and the information in paragraph 5 best
support the idea that ladybugs —

A. play an important role in pollination

B. can cause harm to crops if present

in large numbers

C. are helpful in controlling aphids on

farms

D. are commonly used in organic

farming practices

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Paragraphs 8 through 11 are mainly about —

Paragraphs 8 through 11 are mainly about —

the students' journey of actively participating in the
legislative process to advocate for their idea of making
the convergent lady beetle North Dakota's state
insect. These paragraphs describe how the students
were invited to speak to a committee, their excitement,
their preparations, including talking to experts and
practicing their presentation, and their ultimate success
as the bill passed both the state senate and was signed
into law by the governor of North Dakota in 2011. This
passage highlights the students' dedication, hard work,
and the positive outcome of their efforts in influencing
legislation.

8The students’ prime concern was learning more about
ladybugs, so they spent much of that first-grade spring
doing research. Their teacher ordered ladybug larvae,
and they watched the larvae grow and develop over time.
To learn more, they talked to entomologists, or scientists
who study insects.

9The children say their research was hard work—and they
loved it. “Even if we hadn’t gotten what we wanted,” says
Jaden, “even if the bill hadn’t passed, it was worth it.”

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In the fall of their second-grade year, they were invited to
speak to a committee. The children were excited. They
talked with more experts, and they practiced their
presentation a lot. They showed up at the state capitol
building, where the government is located, in ladybug
costumes and presented their case.

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The bill passed! The students then made an hour-long
presentation to the senate, and the bill passed the senate
too. In 2011, the governor of North Dakota signed the bill
into law.

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Paragraphs 8 through 11 are mainly about —

A. the students' excitement about

presenting at the state capitol building

B. the journey that led to the success of

the students in passing the bill into law

C. the governor's signing of the bill into

law in North Dakota

D. the process of ordering ladybug larvae

for research

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8The students’ prime concern was learning more about
ladybugs, so they spent much of that first-grade spring
doing research. Their teacher ordered ladybug larvae,
and they watched the larvae grow and develop over time.
To learn more, they talked to entomologists, or scientists
who study insects.

9The children say their research was hard work—and they
loved it. “Even if we hadn’t gotten what we wanted,” says
Jaden, “even if the bill hadn’t passed, it was worth it.”

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In the fall of their second-grade year, they were invited to
speak to a committee. The children were excited. They
talked with more experts, and they practiced their
presentation a lot. They showed up at the state capitol
building, where the government is located, in ladybug
costumes and presented their case.

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The bill passed! The students then made an hour-long
presentation to the senate, and the bill passed the senate
too. In 2011, the governor of North Dakota signed the bill
into law.

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Which sentence is best supported by the
photograph after paragraph 10?

A.

When they all met, the representative told the kids
they would have to present facts and reasons to
persuade lawmakers that North Dakota needed the
ladybug as the state insect. (paragraph 7)

B.

To learn more, they talked to entomologists, or
scientists who study insects. (paragraph 8)

C.

They talked with more experts, and they practiced
their presentation a lot. (paragraph 10)

D.

They showed up at the state capitol building,
where the government is located, in ladybug
costumes and presented their case. (paragraph
10)

O
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Which sentences from the selection support that research and advocacy can change
communities? Select TWO correct answers.

A.

When they all met, the representative told the kids they would have to present facts
and reasons to persuade lawmakers that North Dakota needed the ladybug as the
state insect. (paragraph 7)

B.

To learn more, they talked to entomologists, or scientists who study insects.
(paragraph 8)

C.

They talked with more experts, and they practiced their presentation a lot. (paragraph
10)

D.

The students then made an hour-long presentation to the senate, and the bill passed
the senate too. (paragraph 11)

E.

“But make sure you are ready to work to back them up!” Logan adds. (paragraph 11)

O
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O
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Which sentence best explains how students prepared thoroughly?

A. To learn more, they talked to entomologists, or scientists who study

insects. (paragraph 8)

B. They talked with more experts, and they practiced their presentation a lot.

(paragraph 10)

C. The students then made an hour-long presentation to the senate, and the

bill passed the senate too. (paragraph 11)

D. “But make sure you are ready to work to back them up!” Logan adds.

(paragraph 11)

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SCR

Look-fors in SCR responses:
❏ A complete response will provide

one of the possible responses.

❏ Evidence is accurately used to

support the response.

❏ The response and the evidence to

support it are based on the text.

1 point
✔

2 points

✔

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What are paragraphs 4 through 7 mainly about? Support your answer with
evidence from the article.

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What are paragraphs 4 through 7 mainly about? Support your answer with
evidence from the article.
R
A
C
E
SCR

Paragraphs 4 through 7 are mainly
about how Jaden, Logan, Megan, and
Isabel developed their idea to designate
the convergent lady beetle as the state
insect of North Dakota and sought
assistance in navigating the legislative
process. The text states that the
students were inspired to propose the
ladybug as the state insect after
realizing North Dakota did not have one.
They recognized the importance of the
ladybug in agriculture, particularly in
controlling aphids on farms. This
evidence highlights the students'
initiative and determination in
advocating for their idea.

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How can text evidence

be used to support

determining the central

idea and supporting

details?

Text evidence can be
used to support
determining the central
idea and supporting
details by…

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DOL: Given an
informational text,
SW correctly use
informational text
evidence to support
an appropriate
response in at least 4
of 5 questions.