Summarizing Informational Texts and Toothbrush History

What is the main idea of summarizing informational texts as described in the lesson?

• To list all the details and examples provided in the text.

• To briefly restate the main idea and key details of a text.

• To copy the exact wording from the original text.

• To focus only on the minor details of a text.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

According to the lesson, what should you include when summarizing a text?

• Only the details that are not important.

• Every single detail and example mentioned in the text.

• Only the details that are important and answer questions about the main idea.

• Your personal opinions about the text.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

When was the first bristle toothbrush invented, and by whom?

• In 1938 by the Egyptians.

• In the 1400s by the Chinese.

• In the 1400s by the Egyptians.

• In 1938 by the Chinese.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What was used to make the bristles of the first bristle toothbrush?

• Nylon fibers.

• Bamboo fibers.

• Soft plastic bristles.

• Pig hairs.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

What significant development in toothbrush design occurred in 1938?

• The invention of the first bristle toothbrush.

• The use of bamboo handles for toothbrushes.

• The invention of nylon leading to modern toothbrushes with soft bristles.

• The use of pig hairs for bristle toothbrushes.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

What has remained unchanged about the toothbrush's basic job over the years?

• The materials used to make the toothbrush.

• The size and shape of the toothbrush.

• The toothbrush's role in keeping our teeth healthy and clean.

• The invention of new types of toothbrushes every year.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea presented in the chart for summarizing the informational text?

• The process of making toothbrushes is complex.

• The materials used to make toothbrushes have changed over thousands of years.

• Toothbrushes are an essential part of daily hygiene.

• Thousands of different toothbrushes exist today.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

According to the text, which of the following words originally rhymed with "say"?

• Tea

• Sea

• Break

• Speak

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following words is NOT mentioned as a borrowed word from another language?

• Ketchup

• Chocolate

• Virus

• Mesa

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the genre of the article?

• Science Fiction

• History Article

• Mystery Novel

• Biography

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5