Irrelevant Details in a Paragraph

Identify the irrelevant detail.

There are three branches of the U.S. government. The legislative branch makes the laws. It is run by Congress. The judicial branch interprets the laws and is headed by the Supreme Court. The executive branch carries out the laws and suggests new ones. It is headed by the President. The President lives in the White House. All three branches are needed for the government to run smoothly.

• The legislative branch makes the laws

• The judicial branch interprets the laws

• The executive branch carries out the laws

• The President lives in the White House

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.3

Identify the irrelevant detail.

To be a good friend, you need to be trustworthy. This means you are reliable. When you say you will do something, you do it. It also means you are honest. You tell the truth even when it is difficult. Another necessary trait is to be supportive so your friend can lean on you. Friendships are important. Being reliable, honest, and supportive are ways to prove you are trustworthy to your friend.

• Being trustworthy means you are reliable and honest

• Being supportive is a necessary trait in a good friend

• Friendships are important

• To be a good friend, you need to be able to cook

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.3

Identify the irrelevant detail.

Ouch! The paper sliced my finger. Paper may seem harmless, but it can cause painful cuts. There are a lot more nerves on the fingertips than anywhere else. That is why it may hurt. Cuts on the toes hurt too. Although paper cuts are shallow, they are deep enough to go past the top layer of skin. Have you ever had a painful paper cut?

• Ouch! The paper sliced my finger.

• There are a lot more nerves on the fingertips than anywhere else.

• Cuts on the toes hurt too.

• Although paper cuts are shallow, they are deep enough to go past the top layer of skin.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.3

Identify the irrelevant detail.

My favorite food is pizza. I like pepperoni and mushrooms on my pizza. I prefer a thin crispy crust. Extra cheese is always a good thing. I even like leftover pizza the next day. I don’t mind it being cold. I love ice cream too. What is your favorite food?

• My favorite food is pizza.

• I like pepperoni and mushrooms on my pizza.

• I prefer a thin crispy crust.

• I love ice cream too.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.3

Identify the irrelevant detail.

Helen Keller said, “Keep your face to the sunshine and you can not see a shadow.” I think Keller wants to tell us that we need to be positive. Sunshine is usually related to happiness. Shadows are usually related to sadness or darkness. Keller was deaf and blind. Keller’s quotes are always inspiring.

• Keller wants to tell us that we need to be positive

• Sunshine is usually related to happiness

• Shadows are usually related to sadness or darkness

• Keller was deaf and blind

What is the irrelevant sentence in this paragraph:

• He gives his lunch to schoolmates that don't have anything to eat.

• He enjoys eating chicken.

• When classmates need paper, he gives them without hesitating.

• Once, he bought me ice cream when I didn't have enough money.

What is an irrelevant sentence?

• A sentence that repeats an idea that has already been said

• A sentence that supports the explains the topic sentence

• A sentence that is not related to the paragraph

• A sentence that summarizes the paragraph and leaves the reader with a strong impression

Identify the IRRELEVANT details--the one that doesn't belong.

• We visited the Natural History Museum.

• I learned about ancient civilizations.

• I saw shields, swords, daggers, and other weapons.

• I like riding the bus there.

Identify the irrelevant detail in the paragraph: The sun is a star at the center of our solar system. It provides light and heat to the planets. The sun is mostly made of hydrogen and helium. Many people enjoy sunbathing on the beach.

• The sun is a star at the center of our solar system.

• It provides light and heat to the planets.

• The sun is mostly made of hydrogen and helium.

• Many people enjoy sunbathing on the beach.

Identify the irrelevant detail in the paragraph: Dogs are known for their loyalty and companionship. They are often used in therapy to help people with anxiety. Some dogs can even detect certain medical conditions. Cats are also popular pets.

• Dogs are known for their loyalty and companionship.

• They are often used in therapy to help people with anxiety.

• Some dogs can even detect certain medical conditions.

• Cats are also popular pets.