Central Idea/ Relevant details & Text Structure-Sequence

Q. Rob and Henry were throwing a frisbee in Henry's backyard. Rob accidentally threw the frisbee too hard. It landed on the roof of Henry's house. When Henry's father got home from work, he used a ladder to get the frisbee down. 

What happened second? 

• Rob threw the frisbee too hard. 

• Father came home from work. 

• Father got the frisbee off the roof. 

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

Q. At the beginning of the story, Jake and Andy go on a hike in the woods. In the middle of the story, Jake falls and breaks his leg so Andy must go find help. At the end of the story, an emergency team carries Jake out of the woods on a stretcher and to the ambulance that takes him to the hospital. 

What happened in the middle of the story?

• Jake and Andy go on a hike in the woods.

• Jake is carried out of the woods.

• An ambulance takes Jake to the hospital.

• Jake falls and breaks his leg.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

Q. 

What is sequence of events?

• where the story takes place

• what the story is mostly about

• The order in which events happen

• Is the most important details

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Q. 

Julie and Stewart are brother and sister. One afternoon, their mother had to go to a business meeting. Julie looked after Stewart. They had a fun afternoon in the park. When their mother came home, Stewart said, "I'm glad that Julie is my sister." 

What happened right before Julie and Stewart went to the park?

• Julie looked after Stewart. 

• Mother came home

• Stewart told his mom he was glad Julie is his sister. 

• Mom went to a business meeting.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

Q. 

Seth came home from school and wanted to make a bowl of cereal for a snack. He looks in the cabinet and picks his cereal. After that he gets a bowl and spoon and goes to the refrigerator and he gets the milk. He then makes his snack and eats it up.

What did Seth do before he ate his snack? 

• He came home from school

• He gets the milk

• He makes his snack

• He picks his cereal

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

The central idea is...

• the focused idea of the text.

• a detail from the text.

• the first sentence of a paragraph.

• a quote you provide from the text.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Being able to identify the central idea of a text shows...

• that you can cite evidence from the text.

• that you know how to write.

• that you understand the text.

• that you like what you are reading.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Q. 

We often let others know what we are thinking without using words. The name that we give for this kind of communication is body language. Body language includes gestures, facial expressions, and posture. Body language does not always mean the same thing to everyone.

What is the central idea of the paragraph?

• We sometimes use words to express ourselves.

• Body language may not mean the same thing to everyone.

• We use body language to communicate with others.

• Body language includes gestures, facial expression, and posture.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Q. 

Central Idea: Frogs are amazing jumpers.

What supporting detail would go with this central idea?

• Frogs use their tongue to catch flies.

• Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leaplong distances.

• A tadpole is the name of a young frog.

• The Fire-belly Toad has slightly warty skin.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Q. 

Where can you find text clues to help you determine the central idea?

Could have multiple answers

• Headings

• Table of contents

• First or last sentence

• Glossary

• Visuals and captions

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2