Reading Informational Texts

What are the key ideas and details in a text and how are they developed?

• The key ideas and details in a text are developed through personal opinions and biases

• The key ideas and details in a text are developed through ignoring evidence and examples

• The key ideas and details in a text are developed through evidence, examples, explanations, and analysis.

• The key ideas and details in a text are developed through random and unrelated information

How can you determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text?

• By guessing randomly

• By ignoring the text and making up your own meaning

• By using context clues, looking up definitions in a dictionary, or analyzing the structure of the sentence or paragraph.

• By asking a friend for their opinion

What are the main ideas and how are they supported by key details in a text?

• The main ideas in a text are supported by key details that provide evidence, examples, or explanations to reinforce and clarify the central points or themes.

• Key details in a text are irrelevant and do not contribute to the main ideas

• The main ideas in a text are supported by key details that contradict the central points or themes

• The main ideas in a text are not supported by key details, they are just random thoughts

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

How can you analyze the structure of a text and how it contributes to the development of ideas?

• By examining the organization, transitions, and development of ideas within the text.

• By studying the punctuation and grammar used in the text

• By counting the number of words in the text

• By analyzing the font and color of the text

What are the author's point of view and purpose in a text and how do they shape the content and style?

• The author's point of view and purpose in a text have no impact on the content and style

• The author's point of view and purpose in a text are only important for the title of the text

• The author's point of view and purpose in a text are determined by the reader's interpretation

• The author's point of view and purpose in a text shape the content and style by influencing the choice of language, tone, and overall presentation. The author's perspective and intention determine what information is included, how it is presented, and the overall message conveyed.

How can you integrate information from different sources to develop a coherent understanding of a topic?

• By critically evaluating the credibility of each source, identifying common themes or patterns, and synthesizing the information to create a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

• By ignoring any conflicting information and only focusing on one perspective

• By only relying on one source for all the information

• By not considering the credibility of the sources and just combining all the information together

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-5

What are the key ideas and details in a text and how are they developed?

• The key ideas and details in a text are developed through vague and ambiguous language

• The key ideas and details in a text are developed through personal opinions and biases

• The key ideas and details in a text are developed through random and unrelated information

• The key ideas and details in a text are developed through evidence, examples, and explanations that support and expand upon the main points.

How can you determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text?

• By guessing based on the length of the word

• By ignoring the words and focusing on the pictures

• By asking a friend for their interpretation

• By using context clues, looking up definitions in a dictionary, or analyzing the structure of the sentence or paragraph.

What are the main ideas and how are they supported by key details in a text?

• The main ideas are supported by irrelevant details in the text

• The main ideas are supported by key details that provide evidence, examples, or explanations to reinforce the main points.

• The main ideas are not supported by any details in the text

• The main ideas are supported by opinions rather than key details in the text

How can you analyze the structure of a text and how it contributes to the development of ideas?

• By examining the organization, flow, and use of supporting details in the text.

• By counting the number of words in the text

• By looking at the author's biography

• By analyzing the font and color of the text