Central Idea and Vocabulary [Summative]

What is the central idea of a text?

• The main point or message the author wants to convey

• The setting of the story

• The names of the characters

• The author's biography

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which word best describes the tone of a passage that is meant to be humorous?

• Serious

• Joyful

• Sarcastic

• Light-hearted

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does the word "meticulous" mean in the context of someone being meticulous about their work?

• Careless

• Thorough

• Quick

• Lazy

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the central idea of the following passage: "The rapid advancement of technology has significantly changed the way we communicate, making it easier and faster to connect with people around the world."

• Technology is expensive

• Technology has improved communication

• People travel more because of technology

• Technology is difficult to use

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the word "innovative" in the context of a sentence: "The company's innovative approach to problem-solving has led to numerous breakthroughs."

• Traditional

• Creative

• Ineffective

• Slow

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following sentences best supports the central idea that "exercise is beneficial for mental health"?

• Exercise can help you lose weight.

• Regular physical activity can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

• Many people enjoy exercising outdoors.

• Exercise equipment can be expensive.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Given the context, what does the word "resilient" mean in the sentence: "Despite facing numerous challenges, the resilient community rebuilt their town after the hurricane"?

• Fragile

• Weak

• Strong and able to recover quickly

• Indifferent

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the central idea of the following passage and explain how the author supports it: "Eating a balanced diet is crucial for maintaining good health. The author supports this by discussing the benefits of various nutrients and providing examples of healthy foods."

• The central idea is that eating junk food is bad for you.

• The central idea is that a balanced diet is important for health, supported by examples and benefits of nutrients.

• The central idea is that cooking is fun.

• The central idea is that exercise is more important than diet.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

What is the meaning of the word "alleviate" in the context of the sentence: "The new medication helped to alleviate the patient's pain"?

• Increase

• Worsen

• Relieve

• Ignore

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the central idea and analyze the vocabulary used in the following passage: "The conservation efforts have led to a significant increase in the population of endangered species. The author uses words like 'significant' and 'increase' to emphasize the positive impact of these efforts."

• The central idea is that conservation efforts are unnecessary.

• The central idea is that conservation efforts have been successful, highlighted by the use of positive vocabulary.

• The central idea is that endangered species are still declining.

• The central idea is that conservation is too expensive.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking