
Central Idea, Author's Purpose
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main focus of reading informational texts?
To gain knowledge and understanding
To practice reading skills
To improve vocabulary
To entertain and amuse
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to determine the central ideas in a text?
To confuse the reader
To understand the main message or theme of the text.
To waste time and effort
To ignore the main message or theme of the text
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's point of view?
Not provided
The author's point of view is biased
The author's point of view is irrelevant
The author's point of view is unclear
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CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you determine the central ideas in a text?
Look for the author's personal opinions and beliefs.
Focus only on the introduction and conclusion of the text.
Ignore the supporting details and arguments.
Identify the main topic or theme and analyze the supporting details and arguments.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some common subtopics in reading informational texts?
conflict, resolution, climax
main idea, supporting details, text structure, author's purpose, vocabulary
theme, tone, mood
characters, plot, setting
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to understand the author's point of view?
To ignore the author's perspective and focus solely on the reader's interpretation.
To interpret the message accurately and comprehend the author's intentions or biases.
To make assumptions about the author's intentions without any evidence.
To disregard the author's biases and only consider the reader's own biases.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some strategies for determining the central ideas in a text?
Focusing only on the introduction and conclusion of the text
Guessing the central ideas without analyzing the text
Identifying key words or phrases, analyzing main arguments, summarizing main ideas, looking for patterns or recurring themes
Reading the text multiple times and highlighting important points
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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