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Essential Information

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English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

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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

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.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.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI. 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.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

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.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

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.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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