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The main idea is...

• The order in which events happen in a story.
• A series of important details identified in a nonfiction text.
• The big idea or life lesson that the author wants us to take away from a fictional story.
• A brief statement that you create which shows/reflects what a nonfiction text is mainly talking about.

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What was not one of the reasons Billy decided to stay at the bed and breakfast?

• it was inexpensive
• it appeared more comfortable than The Bell and Dragon 
• the landlady seemed nice
• it was located next to the train station

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Most people want to think that they are in control of their pets. However, a study by Karen McComb at the University of Sussex found that cat owners are controlled by their cats. Cat owners probably won’t have too much trouble believing this. Cats make a fairly loud noise by mixing a purr with a cry. The sound seems to be less annoying to humans than straight meowing. Using this sound, cats tell humans when they want to eat and when they want the door opened. The purr part of the sound keeps humans from becoming too annoyed, so the cat gets exactly what he or she wants.

Which sentence from the paragraph supports the idea that cats have a smart way of getting what they want? 

• "Most people want to think that they are in control of their pets."
• "The purr part of the sound keeps humans from becoming too annoyed."
• "Cat owners probably won't have too much trouble believing this."
• "Cats make a fairly loud noise by mixing a purr with a cry."

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Which sentence below from the passage would best support the passage's Central Idea below?
CI:There are a number of techniques (things to do) that help people fall asleep.

• Some people become worried or scared because they cannot sleep.
• Chocolate or caffeinated soft drinks can make it hard to sleep.
• If none of these in-bed techniques help, a person may need to get up and unwind in another way.

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TEKS.ELA.8.6C

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Which sentence below from the passage would best support the passage's Central Idea below?
CI: Snorkeling equipment allows a person to explore shallow waters.

• All that a person needs is a snorkel, a mask, and flippers.
• A mouthpiece is connected to the tube and fits snugly between a diver's lips and mouth.
• The snorkel is attached to the mask to help keep the open end of the tube above water.
• The mask allows the diver to see clearly underwater.

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TEKS.ELA.8.6C

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Words, phrases, or sentences that tell you more about your main idea is...

• Central Idea
• Something Else
• Main Idea
• Supporting Details

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Why were concentration camps used?

• To take the elderly away.

• To house soldiers.

• The camps were made to hold prisoners of wars or civilians that are “potential” opponents or threats.

• To capture different kinds of people.

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Once you trace an author's argument, it's important to ______________ it by examining the support and deciding if it is valid and convincing.

• evaluate

• trace

• irrelevant

• relevant

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"The tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, a skyscraper 2,722 feet tall."

• Objective Statement

• Subjective Statement

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What indicates the highest level of disgrace in Jonas's community?

• not being allowed to be part of a family unit

• your name not being spoken again

• wearing a badge of dishonor

• sitting in the corner during family meal

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