Analyzing Central Ideas in Texts

Read the following excerpt from a text: "In the early 20th century, the rapid industrialization led to significant social changes. Urbanization increased as people moved to cities for work, and this shift had profound effects on family structures and community dynamics." Determine two central ideas from this excerpt and analyze how they interact to provide a complex analysis of societal changes during this period.

• Industrialization and urbanization led to economic growth.

• Industrialization and urbanization caused significant social changes, affecting family structures and community dynamics.

• Urbanization was a result of technological advancements.

• Family structures remained unchanged despite urbanization.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

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Consider a text that discusses the impact of climate change on global agriculture. Identify two central ideas and explain how they build on one another to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by farmers worldwide.

• Climate change leads to more frequent droughts, which directly affect crop yields.

• Climate change causes unpredictable weather patterns, making it difficult for farmers to plan their planting seasons.

• Climate change has no significant impact on agriculture.

• Farmers are adapting to climate change by using traditional farming methods.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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Analyze the development of two central ideas in a text about the evolution of technology in education. How do these ideas interact to provide a complex analysis of the role of technology in modern classrooms?

• Technology in education is a distraction for students.

• Technology enhances learning by providing access to a wide range of resources and interactive tools.

• The use of technology in education is limited to administrative tasks.

• Technology in education is only beneficial for higher education institutions.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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Examine a text that explores the relationship between economic policies and social welfare. Identify two central ideas and discuss how they interact to offer a nuanced perspective on the effectiveness of these policies.

• Economic policies have no impact on social welfare.

• Economic policies can improve social welfare by redistributing resources.

• Social welfare is solely dependent on charitable organizations.

• Economic policies are only beneficial for large corporations.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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In a text discussing the effects of globalization on cultural identity, identify two central ideas and analyze how they interact to provide a complex understanding of cultural dynamics in a globalized world.

• Globalization leads to the loss of cultural identity.

• Globalization fosters cultural exchange and diversity.

• Cultural identity remains unaffected by globalization.

• Globalization only benefits economically developed countries.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.3