Text Evidence and Theme Exploration

Read the following passage and identify the main idea. Use evidence from the text to support your answer. "Many animals have unique adaptations that help them survive in their environments. For example, camels have long eyelashes and nostrils that can close to protect them from sandstorms. Penguins have a layer of fat and dense feathers to keep them warm in icy waters."

• Camels and penguins are both mammals.

• Animals have adaptations that help them survive.

• Penguins live in icy waters.

• Camels have long eyelashes.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Paraphrase the following sentence: "The sun set behind the mountains, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink."

• The sun disappeared behind the mountains, turning the sky orange and pink.

• The sun rose over the mountains, making the sky blue.

• The sun was bright and high in the sky.

• The mountains were covered in snow as the sun set.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Read the following excerpt and infer a theme. Use text evidence to support your inference. "Despite the challenges, the community came together to rebuild after the storm. Neighbors helped each other clear debris, and everyone contributed to the recovery efforts."

• The theme is the importance of community support.

• The theme is the power of nature.

• The theme is the beauty of storms.

• The theme is the isolation of individuals.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Compare and contrast the main ideas of two texts about the water cycle. Use evidence from both texts to support your response.

• Both texts describe the water cycle, but one focuses on evaporation while the other emphasizes precipitation.

• One text is about the water cycle, and the other is about the rock cycle.

• Both texts are about the water cycle and have the same main idea.

• One text describes the water cycle, and the other describes the carbon cycle.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Use text evidence to support the following statement: "The protagonist in the story is brave."

• The protagonist runs away from danger.

• The protagonist faces challenges head-on and helps others in need.

• The protagonist is afraid of the dark.

• The protagonist avoids conflict.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Summarize the following passage in one sentence: "The rainforest is home to a diverse range of species. It provides habitat for countless plants and animals, many of which are not found anywhere else on Earth."

• The rainforest is a large forest.

• The rainforest is home to many unique species of plants and animals.

• The rainforest is a dangerous place.

• The rainforest is only home to plants.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Infer a theme from the following text and support your inference with evidence: "The young girl practiced every day, determined to improve her skills. Her hard work paid off when she won the competition."

• The theme is the value of hard work and determination.

• The theme is the importance of winning.

• The theme is the joy of playing.

• The theme is the difficulty of competition.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Compare the themes of two stories about friendship. Use evidence from both texts to support your response.

• Both stories highlight the importance of trust in friendships.

• One story is about friendship, and the other is about rivalry.

• Both stories are about competition.

• One story focuses on friendship, and the other on family.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Use text evidence to support the following statement: "The setting of the story is crucial to the plot."

• The setting is mentioned briefly and has no impact on the plot.

• The setting influences the characters' actions and the story's outcome.

• The setting is not described in the story.

• The setting is irrelevant to the plot.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Paraphrase the following sentence: "The ancient tree stood tall, its branches reaching out like welcoming arms."

• The old tree was tall, with branches that stretched out like open arms.

• The tree was short and had no branches.

• The tree was ancient and had no leaves.

• The tree was cut down.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5