Why Do We Measure and Describe the World?

What is the primary reason we measure and describe the world around us?

• To create confusion

• To understand and communicate information effectively

• To make things more complicated

• To ignore changes in the environment

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

Which of the following is a central idea in a text about the importance of measurement?

• Measurement is only useful in science.

• Measurement helps us make informed decisions.

• Measurement is a waste of time.

• Measurement is only for mathematicians.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

How does the structure of a text contribute to its meaning?

• By making it longer

• By organizing information in a way that highlights key points

• By confusing the reader

• By using difficult words

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which detail supports the central idea that measurement is essential in daily life?

• People like to use rulers.

• Measurement helps us cook food accurately.

• Measurement is only for scientists.

• Measurement is a hobby for some people.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does the word "precision" mean in the context of measurement?

• Carelessness

• Exactness and accuracy

• Randomness

• Simplicity

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why is it important to use context clues when reading a text?

• To skip difficult parts

• To understand the meaning of unfamiliar words

• To make reading faster

• To ignore the main idea

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following is an example of using measurement in everyday life?

• Writing a story

• Measuring ingredients for a recipe

• Drawing a picture

• Singing a song

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CCSS.2.MD.A.1

How can text structures like cause and effect help readers understand a text?

• By making the text more confusing

• By showing relationships between ideas

• By adding unnecessary details

• By making the text shorter

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What role do relevant details play in supporting the central idea of a text?

• They distract from the main point.

• They provide evidence and examples.

• They make the text longer.

• They confuse the reader.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of the following best describes the term "context clues"?

• Hints in the text that help define difficult words

• A list of vocabulary words

• A summary of the text

• A type of punctuation

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4