Essential Information

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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why is there a need to take note of important details as you read the text?
To have a good summary after gathering information
To remember the details you are looking for
To gather more information from multiple sources
To help you obtain unwanted ideas
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What do we call the pieces of information that elaborate the general idea of a text?
Supporting details
Topic argument
Sentence outline
Main idea
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why is there a need to note important details as you read the text?
To have a good summary after gathering information
To gather more information from multiple sources
To help you obtain unwanted ideas
To remember the details you are looking for
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of identifying essential information in a text?
To enhance reading speed
To improve comprehension
To memorize the text
To critique the author
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes 'essential information' in a text?
Details that support the main idea
Opinions of the author
Background information
Unrelated anecdotes
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the context of reading, what does 'skimming for essential information' mean?
Reading every word carefully
Looking for key points quickly
Ignoring the text
Reading aloud
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why is it important to distinguish between essential and non-essential information?
To focus on the main points
To ignore the author's intent
To read faster
To avoid understanding the text
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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