Text Structure and Main Idea/Details

*Cats are easy to care for and require very little space.

*Dogs need outdoor exercise but can live in apartments.

*Hamster are are friendly and fun for young children.

*Even snakes can be kept in indoors and easily cared for.

What is the main idea that ties these details together?

• Some animals do not make good pets.

• There are all kinds of animals in the world.

• Animals require lots of food, water, and exercise.

• There are lots of animals that would make good pets.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

*Hawaii is a state made up of several islands.

*Millions of people from all over visit Hawaii every year.

*The beautiful turquoise waters are very appealing.

*Actually, many people go to Hawaii for shopping, too!

What is the main idea that ties these details together?

• Hawaii is a beautiful island.

• Many people each year enjoy visiting Hawaii.

• Most people go to Hawaii to go surfing.

• Many people move to Hawaii because it is so pretty.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

On the first day of spring, Elmo decided to go fishing. He got all of his supplies together and skipped down the road to the nearest pond. The first thing Elmo noticed was an alligator lying in the sun on the bank. Then he saw a black racer slither through the grass. Finally, it got very hot, so Elmo decided to go home and try to go fishing another day.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Elmo doesn't know how to fish.

• There are a lot of things to think about when going fishing.

• Elmo forgot to take bait with him on his fishing trip, so it was no fun.

• Kids should take plenty of water when they're going to be outside a lot.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

• description

• compare & contrast

• chronological order

• cause & effect

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• chronological order

• compare & contrast

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve,or solution.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• chronological order

• compare & contrast

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

This type of writing gives information step-by-step.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• chronological order

• compare & contrast

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

After trick or treating, Billy stayed up late eating his whole bag of candy. The next day he felt sick and tired.

• chronological order

• description

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.

• description

• compare & contrast

• chronological order

• problem & solution

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

How to Make Cookies. First, get your materials. Then, make your dough. Lastly, cook your dough at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

• Chronological order

• Cause and Effect

• Problem & Solution

• Compare and Contrast

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5