April 25th

HISD 5th Grade

Read Write

INFORMATIONAL
April 25, 2024

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5.6H Synthesize information to create new understanding.

LO:SWBAT synthesize literary nonfiction texts to
create new understanding.

DOL:Given a text, SW synthesize literary
nonfiction texts to create new understandings
correctly in at least 4 of 5 question.

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

How do
readers

synthesize
during and after

reading?

​What does this remind you of? What skill do we go over almost every day?

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“The Empire

State Building”

Multiple Choice

  Based on the ideas presented in paragraph 2 

  what can the reader conclude?

• 1. A. John Raskob and Walter Chrysler were both 

  2. prominent figures in the automobile industry.

• B.

  1. There was a notable competition between 

        John Raskob and Walter Chrysler.

• C.

  1. In the 1930s, there was a lot of construction 

  in New York City due to the economy.

• D.

  1. Skyscrapers are buildings that catch 

  people’s attention because of their magnitude.

Open Ended

Based on the ideas presented in paragraph 6, what can the reader conclude about the the cost of building the Empire State Building?

Multiple Select

Based on the information in paragraphs 7 and 8, the Empire State Building can best be described as —

• A. iconic structure

• B. tall building

• C. charming place

• D. insignificant landmark

• E.

  1. commonly known

   

Multiple Select

Which ideas about the Empire State Building are emphasized throughout the selection? 

Select TWO correct answers.

• A. The building showcases Raskob's ambitious vision, symbolizing resilience and innovation.

• B. The building is the most famous and the tallest construction in New York City.

• C. The building was constructed very quickly during the 1930s, employing three thousand workers.

• D. The building remains one of the most well-known and visited landmarks in both New York City and the world.

• E.

  1. The building has been an inspiration for famous writers and many movie-makers.

   

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DOL: Given a text, SW
synthesize literary
nonfiction texts to create
new understanding
correctly in at least 4 of
5 questions.

Open Ended

These sentences help the reader understand that —