Understanding Florida's Legislative Process

How do text features contribute to the meaning of a text?

• They provide additional information and help organize the content.

• They make the text longer and more complex.

• They distract the reader from the main idea.

• They are only used for decoration.

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FL.ELA.4.R.2.1

What is the text structure used in the passage when discussing the responsibilities of the Florida Legislature?

• Problem/Solution

• Sequence

• Description

• Cause/Effect

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FL.ELA.4.R.2.1

Which detail supports the central idea that students can be involved in the legislative process before they are 18?

• Senators serve four-year terms.

• Students can participate in mock government programs.

• The Florida Legislature meets in Tallahassee.

• Representatives are elected to serve two-year terms.

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FL.ELA.4.R.2.2

What is the central idea of the passage?

• The Florida Legislature is responsible for making laws.

• Students have no role in the legislative process.

• The Capitol Rotunda is a popular tourist attraction.

• The legislative session is held every year.

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FL.ELA.4.R.2.2

Which text structure is used when explaining how to contact a legislator?

• Problem/Solution

• Sequence

• Description

• Compare/Contrast

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FL.ELA.4.R.2.1

How do relevant details in the passage support the idea that the Florida Legislature is accessible to the public?

• By listing the number of senators and representatives.

• By providing contact information and ways to schedule visits.

• By describing the legislative session.

• By explaining the election process.

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FL.ELA.4.R.2.2

What text feature might help a reader understand the structure of the Florida Legislature?

• A timeline of legislative sessions.

• A map of Florida showing legislative districts.

• A chart showing the number of laws passed each year.

• A diagram of the Capitol building.

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FL.ELA.4.R.2.1