Reading Milestone Key Ideas and Details

What does it mean to cite textual evidence when analyzing a text?

• Make up information based on personal opinions

• Quote directly from the text to support analysis

• Rewrite the entire text in your own words

• Ignore the text and write about personal experiences

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

Why is it important to include textual evidence in your analysis?

• To make the text longer

• To show off your writing skills

• To support your ideas and interpretations

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following is an example of an inference that can be drawn from a text?

• The main character's name

• The color of the sky in the story

• The protagonist's feelings based on their actions

• The author's favorite food

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

How can you determine the theme of a text?

• By reading only the first paragraph

• By looking at the cover of the book

• By analyzing the central message or lesson

• By skipping to the last chapter

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the purpose of providing an objective summary of a text?

• To make the summary as biased as possible

• To share personal opinions about the text

• To provide a neutral overview of the main points

• To include fictional details to make it more interesting

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In analyzing how settings shape the characters or plot, what are you focusing on?

• The font size of the text

• The locations and time periods within the story

• The cover design of the book

• The number of pages in the text

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When analyzing interactions between individuals, events, and ideas, what are you exploring?

• The physical appearance of the characters

• The relationships and influences among different elements in the text

• The author's biography

• The marketing strategy of the book

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which textual element helps develop the central ideas in a text over time?

• Page numbers

• Chapter titles

• Dialogue and character interactions

• Text color changes

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What should students do to strengthen their text analysis skills?

• Avoid reading the text entirely

• Rely only on personal feelings to interpret the text

• Practice citing evidence and making inferences from the text

• Guess the meanings of unfamiliar words

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What might happen if textual evidence is not included in an analysis?

• The analysis becomes stronger

• The analysis lacks support and credibility

• The analysis becomes shorter

• The analysis becomes more engaging

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1