Gist Quiz

What is the word GIST most like?

• The main idea

• The theme

• The lesson

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Read the following paragraph and select the GIST that goes along with it.

All animals begin their life as babies. Most are helpless without the help of their parents. However, some are born with the instinct to survive and their parents are never around them once they are born.

• Baby animals have instincts

• All animals have babies, but they are different

• Babies need their parents

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

When going to the grocery store, you can waste a lot of time. If you don’t want to spend a ton of time you can make a list of what food you need before you go and stick to your list. Think about what you will be needing for breakfast, lunch and dinner to make sure you include everything.

• We eat food for breakfast, lunch and dinner

• To not waste time at the store, make a list.

• You can waste time at the grocery store.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the things you have. It’s a well known fact that not all people are as fortunate as others. You can be thankful that you have a home, food to eat, and people that care about you. Some people are not as lucky

• Everyone should be thankful some days.

• You have lots to be thankful for.

• Only Thanksgiving is time to be thankful for what you have.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Caleb just moved to Florida about a month ago from Chicago. He is enjoying the heat so far and has gone to the beach every weekend. While his job keeps him busy during the week, he is having fun exploring Florida on his weekends off. While he missed Chicago, Caleb is very happy in his new home.

• Caleb moved to Florida and is enjoying it

• Caleb used to live in Chicago

• Caleb likes going to the beach on the weekend.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Miranda drove slowly down the road to the animal shelter. Today was the day that she was hoping she would find a cat to bring with her to her new apartment. Once there, she went up and down the hall of cages looking at the cute kittens. Finally she stopped and bent down to look at an orange kitten chasing a ball of yarn.

• Miranda saw an orange cat last.

• Miranda likes to drive slow.

• Miranda was looking for a cat to take home.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Pigs are known for being sloppy, dirty, and all around messy animals. Yet, to pigs, they are clean and cool. The mud they roll in actually keeps them cool and protects their skin from bugs that may bite them.

• Pigs are messy and dirty animals.

• Pigs use mud to protect their skin.

• Bugs bite pig’s skin when it is not covered by mud.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

The John Hancock building in Chicago is one of the tallest buildings in the state and second tallest in the city. There is an observation deck over 1,000 feet above the streets of Chicago. It also has the only open-air observation deck in the city. Visitors walk out in the air only protected by mesh fencing. All of these reasons make it so well known!

• The John Hancock Building is tall.

• The John Hancock Building is well known in Chicago for many reasons.

• The observation deck is over 1,000 feet above the city streets.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Apples are known for many reasons. They are an unofficial symbol from America. They are associated with Johnny Appleseed. They are used for many things like pies, tarts, and sauce. You can add apples to just about any food or just eat them straight from the tree.

• Apples are well-known

• Apples are yummy.

• Johnny Appleseed loved McDonald's

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What does it mean to close read?

• To read something at least 3 times

• To read magazines all the time

• To eat a yummy big mac

• To read just once

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4B