RI6.3 "WHAT'S UP WITH THAT SENTENCE?"REVIEW

Notice the BLUE sentences. Which one IDENTIFIES the KEY INDIVIDUAL?

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Answer explanation

The grandfather is the focus of this paragraph which makes him the most important person. in this text.

Which BLUE sentence INTRODUCES the KEY IDEA?

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Answer explanation

The big idea in the paragraph is that spending time with a loved one is important.

Which BLUE sentence ILLUSTRATES the type of time the author and the grandfather spent together?

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Answer explanation

The author describes checkers and taking walks as examples of the type of time he spent with his grandfather.

What is the role of the BLUE sentences?

• These sentences introduce the key idea.

• These sentences further support the key idea.

• These sentences provide examples of the grandfather's hobbies.

• These sentences show how close the author is to his father.

Answer explanation

These sentences elaborate, or further support, the key idea.

What is the role of the BLUE SENTENCES?

• These sentences are used to support the key idea.

• These sentences are used to introduce the key idea.

• These sentences are used to disguise the key individual.

• These sentences are used to elaborate the key idea.

Answer explanation

The key idea was presented in the form of a question and answer.

Which BLUE sentence moves beyond basic support of the idea that the author is a very busy person?

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Answer explanation

This sentence provides a fact to help readers understand why the writer can not relax during the week.

Read the colored sentences. What is the connection that Saturday has to other days of the week?

• Saturdays are warmer days than the rest of the week.

• The week is busier than Saturdays.

• The author looks forward to Mondays.

• The author only works on Saturdays.

Answer explanation

The sentences show how Saturday is different from the rest of the week.

Which sentence has the role of introducing the main idea?

• the pink sentence

• the green sentence

• the blue sentence

• the green sentence

What is the role of the RED sentence?

• It introduces the key individual's favorite athlete.

• It provides an example of a country participating in the Olympics.

• It develops the idea that swimmers only score gold in the Olympics.

• It explains why the writer enjoys swimming.

Answer explanation

The writer uses this sentence to support the key idea that countries send athletes to the Olympics.

Why would the author add a quote from Michael Phelps?

• To show how cool Michael Phelps is.

• To elaborate on the idea of competition.

• To gossip about other countries that may have cheated.

• To make his competition the focus of the Olympics.

Answer explanation

A quote from a expert will help to develop a key idea.