Informational Review: Part 1

GMAS Review: Informational Texts

Read the text.

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What are we reviewing?

I can identify/find two main ideas of a text.

I can identify/find the meaning of academic words in a text.

I can identify/find evidence to support specific reasons in a text.

Word Cloud

Describe main idea in one or two words.

You have 7 minutes to read the text. Highlight any evidence that helps you find the main idea of each paragraph as you read.

Multiple Choice

I can find two or more main ideas of a text:

Which sentence BEST states two main ideas of the article?

• It is important to consider the different responsibilities of pet ownership before getting a pet. Owning a pet can be positive for both the owners and the pets.

• Busy families should consider cats or other animals that do not need much care. Sometimes bored dogs develop bad habits and destroy household items

• Animal shelters provide a range of animals to choose from. Animals are left at shelters for various reasons, such as owners moving or no longer being able to care for their pets.

• Pets can help lower human stress levels. There is research showing that pet ownership can have a number of other health benefits as well.

Multiple Choice

I can find the meaning of academic language.

Based on paragraph 2, what is the meaning of various?

Owners will also need to pay for various expenses.

• large

• many

• unnecessary

• unplanned

Multiple Select

In the passage, the author makes the point that pet ownership can improve the life of a pet owner. Which two pieces of evidence best support this point?

• Like humans, animals require not only food and shelter but also love and attention.

• When you are confident that you want a pet and are able to care for it forever, you must choose an animal whose needs work for you.

• Research shows that just interacting with their pets can make people feel happier.

• Petting a dog provides unexpected benefits. For example, it can improve a peson's ability to resist disease.

• Animal shelters have pets of all ages and needs,. This means there is an ideal animal for every home.