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Informational Text -RI1 and RI2

Authored by Ditoria Garrett

English

6th - 8th Grade

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Informational Text -RI1 and RI2
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the Central idea of a passage?

the most important point the writer is trying to make

the theme

the details

the most difficult idea the author is trying to explain

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Facts, examples, reasons and descriptions that expand on the main idea are called?

main ideas

table legs

supporting details

supports

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

You can usually figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word or phrase by looking at its ____.

main idea
other paragraphs
context clues

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is textual evidence?

You claim.
Proof from the text to support your answer.
What the author thinks about a topic.
An explanation in your own words about your claim.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Why is it important to provide textual evidence?

It makes your paragraph longer.
It allows your reader to get the important facts from the article without reading the whole thing.
It shows that you know what you are talking about.
It makes your claim stronger and helps prove your point.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which piece of evidence supports that Kathleen is brave?

"Even slight miscalculations could send the Vulcan cruiser thousands of miles off course."
Kathleen might never see her parents again.
"Kathleen reassured them with a confident look as she logged onto the navigation computer."
Something could go wrong during takeoff. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which piece of evidence does NOT support that Kathleen is reliable?

"As navigator, she would have to check the ship's course and make any necessary corrections before strapping herself in for a deep sleep."
"Kathleen, her parents, and the rest of the Vulcan Cruiser's crew members hoped that this mission would be the start of an incredible new life."
"Even slight miscalculations could send the Vulcan Cruiser thousands of miles off course."

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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