Relevant and Irrelevant Information #1

When reading a text about the water cycle, which detail is most relevant to understanding the process?

• The author's childhood memories of playing in the rain.

• The explanation of how water evaporates from the Earth's surface.

• A description of the author's favorite raincoat.

• The history of umbrella manufacturing.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What impact do irrelevant details have on a reader's understanding of a non-fiction text?

• They help the reader understand by providing background information.

• They can confuse or distract the reader from the main points.

• They are necessary for citing sources correctly.

• They make the text more enjoyable to read.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why is it important to evaluate the importance of relevant details in a text?

• To determine the author's bias.

• To add to your vocabulary list.

• To understand the main ideas and arguments .

• To find grammar errors in the text.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Which of the following is an example of a relevant detail in an article about temperatures around the world?

• Graph showing the average temperature in capital cities.

• The author's opinion on winter sports

• A description of the author's visit to a beach resort.

• The history of snowman building.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

In a report on healthy eating habits, which detail would be irrelevant?

• The nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables.

• A personal story about the author's favorite fast food.

• The recommended daily intake of vitamins and minerals.

• Strategies for adding whole foods into a person's diet.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

How can identifying relevant details help in summarizing a text?

• It allows the reader to include every detail in the summary.

• It helps in focusing on the main points and arguments, making the summary concise.

• It ensures that the summary is longer and more detailed.

• It is not necessary for summarizing a text.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following would be a relevant detail in an article about the benefits of exercise?

• A list of popular gyms in the city.

• The personal fitness routine of a celebrity.

• Scientific studies linking regular exercise to improved health.

• The history of athletic shoes.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the best way to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant details in a text?

• By considering if the detail supports the main idea or argument.

• By counting how many times the detail is mentioned in the text.

• By determining if the detail is interesting or not.

• By checking if the detail is related to the title of the text.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

In a study about the effects of pollution on marine life, which detail would be irrelevant?

• The types of pollutants most harmful to marine species.

• The amount of pollution collected in marinas around the world.

• The author's memories of fishing with their grandfather.

• Strategies for reducing ocean pollution.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is a relevant detail in a text about the history of the internet?

• The personal computer choices of the inventor of the World Wide Web.

• The development of internet technologies like HTML and HTTP.

• A list of popular websites in the early 2000s.

• The author's opinion on the best internet service providers.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.1