Independent Practice (5.2.R.1)

A. It is the topic of the selection.

B. It gives the length of the selection.

C. It gives the author’s thoughts on the selection.

D. It is found early in the selection.

drought in Oklahoma

farming roots of Oklahoma

wheat production in Oklahoma

beef production in Oklahoma

cattle market in Oklahoma

early settlers in Oklahoma

farming implements

benefit of land and weather conditions in farming

the importance of farming in Oklahoma

farming was one of the earliest occupations in Oklahoma

people of Oklahoma

different types of medication in Oklahoma

Wheat is a resilient crop.

Farmers are important to our economy and spirit.

Winter wheat sprouts and grows about six inches before the first frost of the year.

Early settlers mostly grew cane, sorghum, or cotton.

Farmers rotate the crops they plant to prevent the loss of nutrients in soil.

Oklahoma farms grow different crops.

Farming is the most important occupation in all states.

Farming is one of Oklahoma’s largest industries.

A. It took early settlers a long time to break up and prepare the land for planting.

B. Farming is one of our most profitable and vital industries.

C. Winter wheat provides food for cattle, which is one of our greatest sources of revenue.

D. Farmers have provided us with goods and services that make our lives better and healthier.

The selected answer is correct because it is the most accurate and relevant to the question, while the other three responses are incorrect due to lack of relevance, accuracy, or completeness.

The selected answer is correct because it is the most detailed, while the other three responses are incorrect due to being too brief.

The selected answer is correct because it is the most popular choice, while the other three responses are incorrect due to being less popular.

The selected answer is correct because it is the most recent information, while the other three responses are incorrect due to being outdated.

Identifying the most important point the author is making

Looking for the first sentence in the paragraph

Counting the number of times a word is repeated

Reading the last sentence of the text