Unit 1 Review

There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.

• It is also fun to look for shells.

• Some people simply like to sunbathe.

• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Not all animals that live in the water are fish.  Frogs and tadpoles, for example, spend part of their lives in water.  They are amphibians, not true fish.  Whales and seals are warm-blooded mammals.  Some snakes live partly in water too.  What is the main idea?

• Why just fish live in water

• Why whales live in water

• Which animals live in water

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

The red, green and amber traffic light is a safety signal.  Yet some drivers don't see it.  Some drivers don't obey it.  People cross the street without looking at it.  Often the traffic light turns out to be a signal of death.  What is the main idea?

• What the traffic light signals

• Why all people obey traffic lights

• Why all people disobey traffic lights

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

• Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

• Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

• Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

• They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?

• Tom finds enough food for his family.

• Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.

• Tom didn't catch anything.

• Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

This feature explains what the illustration/photograph is.

•   Glossary

• Index

• Table of contents

• Caption

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

This feature informs the reader of important words/vocabulary found within the paragraph.

• Glossary

• Bold words

• Captions

• Table of contents

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

2. Why did the author choose to put “saliva” in bold text? 

• To make the paragraph attractive and easy to read. 

• Draw the reader’s attention to an important word
  

• Point out the main idea of the paragraph or section. 

• Help the reader visualize the information. 

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

The purpose of graphics (such as graphs, tables, pictures, or maps) is to 

• Help the reader visualize important information 

• Describe what is found in a photo or illustration 

• Separate text into sections based on main ideas 

• Show information that occurs in a certain order 

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CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

The purpose of the text feature below the photo is 

• to show the main idea of the article to the reader. 

• To convince the reader that snakes are dangerous 

• To provide an explanation of the photo
  

• To inform the reader about the history of snakes. 

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5