Analyzing Text Structures and Ideas

Read the following excerpt and identify the main idea expressed in the text. "Despite the challenges, the team worked together to find a solution that benefited everyone involved."

• The team faced no challenges.

• The team worked together to find a solution.

• The solution did not benefit everyone.

• The challenges were insurmountable.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following characteristics best describes a chronological structure in a text?

• Events are presented in the order they occurred.

• Events are presented in reverse order.

• Events are presented randomly.

• Events are presented based on importance.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Analyze the following text excerpt: "The protagonist's decision to leave home contributed significantly to the story's outcome." What does the word "contributed" mean in this context?

• Detracted from

• Added to

• Ignored

• Opposed

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which of the following is an appropriate summary of a problem/solution structure?

• A description of a setting and its characters.

• An explanation of a problem followed by a solution.

• A list of unrelated events.

• A comparison of two different ideas.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

Interpret the chronological structure of the following events: "First, the sun rose. Then, the birds began to sing. Finally, the children woke up."

• The children woke up before the sun rose.

• The birds sang after the children woke up.

• The sun rose before the birds sang.

• The children woke up before the birds sang.

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following excerpts best represents a problem/solution structure?

• "The garden was overgrown, so they decided to hire a gardener."

• "The sun was shining brightly in the sky."

• "The cat slept peacefully on the windowsill."

• "The river flowed gently through the valley."

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

What does the word "interpretation" mean in the context of analyzing a text?

• Ignoring the text

• Understanding and explaining the meaning

• Copying the text

• Disregarding the author's intent

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Identify the characteristic that contributes to the effectiveness of a chronological structure in storytelling.

• It creates suspense by revealing the ending first.

• It helps readers follow the sequence of events easily.

• It confuses readers with random events.

• It presents events in a non-linear fashion.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Express the main idea of the following excerpt: "The new policy was implemented to reduce waste and promote recycling."

• The policy increased waste.

• The policy was implemented to reduce waste and promote recycling.

• The policy had no effect on recycling.

• The policy was ignored by everyone.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes how a problem/solution structure contributes to a text?

• It makes the text more confusing.

• It provides a clear framework for understanding the issue and resolution.

• It hides the main idea.

• It presents unrelated facts.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5