Relevant vs Irrelevant Details

Evidence that DOES connect to the claim is _____________ evidence.

• Relevant

• Irrelevant

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Evidence that DOES NOT connect to the claim is _______________ evidence.

• Relevant

• Irrelevant

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? There are many fun things to do at the beach.

• Playing kickball can be lots of fun.

• It is fun to walk along the shore and look for shells.

• Some people burn easily in the sun.

• Unfortunately, we don't live that close to a beach.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which detail is irrelevant?

• It rains often in the spring.

• It is silly and fun. 

• It's called April Fool's Day, and is celebrated around the world.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the best way to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant details in a text?

• By considering if the detail supports the main idea or argument.

• By counting how many times the detail is mentioned in the text.

• By determining if the detail is interesting or not.

• By checking if the detail is related to the title of the text.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why is it important to evaluate the importance of relevant details in a text?

• To determine the author's bias.

• To add to your vocabulary list.

• To understand the main ideas and arguments .

• To find grammar errors in the text.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following would be a relevant detail in an article about the benefits of exercise?

• A list of popular gyms in the city.

• The personal fitness routine of a celebrity.

• Scientific studies linking regular exercise to improved health.

• The history of athletic shoes.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following is a relevant detail in a text about the history of the internet?

• The personal computer choices of the inventor of the World Wide Web.

• The development of internet technologies like HTML and HTTP.

• A list of popular websites in the early 2000s.

• The author's opinion on the best internet service providers.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

In a report on healthy eating habits, which detail would be irrelevant?

• The nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables.

• A personal story about the author's favorite fast food.

• The recommended daily intake of vitamins and minerals.

• Strategies for adding whole foods into a person's diet.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.

• She has a really cute monkey named Boots.

• Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.

• Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.

• She usually stops Swiper from swiping. 

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2