Reading For Details

In nonfiction, a critical detail is one that—

• explains what the writer dislikes
• supports the main idea
• tells about the plot
• describes the story's setting

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

During which of the following steps do you NOT use an electric mixer?
Step 1: Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: Melt chocolate and butter together over low heat.
Step 3: Add sugar to the chocolate and butter mixture. Stir in using an electric mixer.
Step 4: Add eggs one at a time, using the mixer on low speed after each one. 
Step 5: Add vanilla, salt, and flour, mixing thoroughly on high speed.
Step 6: Sprinkle in chocolate chips by hand. 
Step 7: Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.

• Step 2
• Step 3
• Step 4
• Step 5

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which type of detail is used to support the main idea ("red giants are the largest type of star")?
Red giants are the largest type of star. Their great size is caused by expanding outer layers. This occurs toward the end of a star's life cycle, when some of its hydrogen has been converted to helium, creating pressure in the core that pushes layers outward. Large and bright red giants, such as the star Betelgeuse, are known as supergiants. These supergiants are 100 to 1,000 times larger in diameter than our sun.

•  Examples
• Sensory details
• Facts and statistics
• Reasons

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Jumping Beans

Have you ever seen Mexican "jumping beans"? Most people wonder why the beans jump when you hold them in your hand. They are not really beans.

A moth is a caterpillar before it turns into a moth. A plant which grows in Mexico has very big seeds. They look like beans. A certain kind of caterpillar lives inside each seed. It is attached to the seed by tiny threads.

When the seeds are held in a person's hand, they get warm. This makes the caterpillar twitch and pull the threads. Then the "beans" begin to move. People say they are "jumping."

Soon the caterpillar turns into a moth. the moth comes out of the seed through a hole in the side. It flies away. The "jumping bean" is empty. It can't jump anymore.

**Where do the "jumping beans" come from?

• Cuba

• Columbia

• Venezuela

• Mexico

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Jumping Beans

Have you ever seen Mexican "jumping beans"? Most people wonder why the beans jump when you hold them in your hand. They are not really beans.

A moth is a caterpillar before it turns into a moth. A plant which grows in Mexico has very big seeds. They look like beans. A certain kind of caterpillar lives inside each seed. It is attached to the seed by tiny threads.

When the seeds are held in a person's hand, they get warm. This makes the caterpillar twitch and pull the threads. Then the "beans" begin to move. People say they are "jumping."

Soon the caterpillar turns into a moth. the moth comes out of the seed through a hole in the side. It flies away. The "jumping bean" is empty. It can't jump anymore.

The caterpillar turns into a __________?

• bird

• dancing bean

• moth

• dragonfly

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Jumping Beans

Have you ever seen Mexican "jumping beans"? Most people wonder why the beans jump when you hold them in your hand. They are not really beans.

A moth is a caterpillar before it turns into a moth. A plant which grows in Mexico has very big seeds. They look like beans. A certain kind of caterpillar lives inside each seed. It is attached to the seed by tiny threads.

When the seeds are held in a person's hand, they get warm. This makes the caterpillar twitch and pull the threads. Then the "beans" begin to move. People say they are "jumping."

Soon the caterpillar turns into a moth. the moth comes out of the seed through a hole in the side. It flies away. The "jumping bean" is empty. It can't jump anymore.

The caterpillar twitches when it is _________________-?

• cold

• warm

• happy

• full-grown

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Clara Barton

The Red Cross was started in Europe in 1863. It helps soldiers who are wounded in a war. It also helps people after a tornado or flood. Anytime people need food or shelter, the Red Cross tries to help them.

Clara Barton lived over 100 years ago in Massachusetts. When she was 11 years old, her brother fell off the roof of their barn. Clara took care of him for two years.

Clara was a good student in school. When she grew up, she taught school. She did that for many years. When Clara was 40 years old, she became a nurse during the Civil War. She took care of the wounded soldiers from both sides. they called her "The Angel of the Battlefield"

After the war, Clara went to Europe and learned about the Red Cross. She came home to America and started a Red Cross. Even now, we think of Clara when the Red Cross helps in times of trouble.

True or False?

Clara helped the people in a flood.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Where does the hotel overlooks?

Dear Richy,

I’m writing this mail in my hotel room. It overlooks a calm lake. The fabulous hotel is on a grassy green hillside and the view from my window is fantastic. When I come here, I relax and get a lot of sunshine . There are a lot of guests in the hotel. We all enjoy the blue sky and the bright sun.

There are beautiful parks and gardens in the hotel. Some guests have day-trips around the countryside.

The weather was very nice for the past 5 days, but this morning it is raining very hard and a strong wind is a big problem for the small boats on the lake. So, unfortunately I have to spend a lot of time indoors and of course, I wouldn’t like to do it. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool and a gym. I think I’ll join the fitness classes there this afternoon. I hope it stops raining soon.

I’m looking forward to hearing about your

holiday. Are you enjoying yourself? Is the

scenery beautiful from your hotel?

Well, see you in a few weeks.

Love,

Paula

• sea

• river

• lake

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Is the hotel crowded?

• yes

• no

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

How is the weather like today in hotel?

• it is sunny

• it is rainy

• it is not windy

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5