Harvest Gypsies + Central Idea

According to the text, what is a central idea?

• A question the audience might have

• A brief and clear statement summarizing the main message of a text

• A detailed explanation of a topic

• An anecdote used in speeches

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.2

Which strategy is suggested in the text for identifying the central idea of an informational text?

• Focusing on the imagery and metaphors

• Reading only the conclusion section of the text

• Paying attention to main points and supporting details

• Skimming the text quickly

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.2

What does the term "informational text" refer to?

• A type of writing that provides factual information on a specific topic

• A type of writing that primarily focuses on the author's personal experiences

• A type of writing that includes only statistics and data

• A type of writing that is fictional and based on imaginary events

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Which types of details can be used to support the central idea of an informational text, according to the text?

• Imagery, metaphors, similes, and hyperboles

• Statistics, examples, anecdotes, and expert opinions

• Personal beliefs, assumptions, and speculations

• Fictional stories, myths, and legends

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.3

Based on the passage, which of the following best describes the living condition of the family of six?

• Comfortable and well-maintained

• Temporary but adequate

• Dilapidated and impoverished

• Organized and clean

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What can be inferred about the family’s emotional state following the death of the four-year-old child?

• They felt relieved and unburdened

• They felt resentful and bitter

• They were overcome with grief and loss

• They were indifferent and detached

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What was a cause for the family’s current state of poverty?

• The father's lack of skills in business management

• The onset of drought affecting the business

• The community's unwillingness to support their store

• The family's spending habits leading to financial instability

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How does the state of the family's living conditions affect the children's attitude towards school?

• The children are eager to attend school for a break from their home life

• The children avoid going to school due to the fear of being scorned

• The children attend school regularly and are accepted by their peers

• The children are indifferent to school and occasionally attend

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According to the passage, what is anticipated to happen to the family in the near future?

• They will rise to a higher social class in the squatters' camp

• They will maintain their current status in the squatters' camp

• They will face further decline in their social status in the squatters' camp

• They will leave the squatters' camp to find better opportunities

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According to the text, which of the following words best describes the situation for the unemployed migrant families?

• hopeless

• productive

• optimistic

• challenging

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