BA Unit 3 Week 1 Lesson 2

First Reading: Distinguish Between Important and Unimportant Information to Learn About Solving Problems.
In Other Words: Tell the difference between details that help solve the problem and details that don’t.

​Unit 3 - Week 1 - Lesson 2

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to distinguish between important and unimportant information when trying to solve problems?

• It helps focus on key ideas and solutions.

• It makes reading faster.

• It allows you to ignore all details.

• It helps you memorize every word.

Open Ended

Give an example of a time when someone might receive relief funds.
Type your answer in a complete sentence.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following details would be considered important when reading about how governments solve problems?

• A detail that explains how relief funds are distributed after a crisis.

• A detail about the color of the mayor's office walls.

• A detail about the weather on the day of the meeting.

• A detail about the mayor's favorite food.

Multiple Select

How do you feel about finding the important and unimportant information in a text?

• I understand how to tell what’s important and what’s not.

• I’m still a little unsure and want more practice.

• I’m not sure what “important” and “unimportant” mean in a story.

• I want to learn more about how to find the most important detail