Analyzing Texts and Ideas

Mia and Mason are reading a story together. They want to compare two central ideas in the text. Which of the following would help them do this best?

• By identifying the main characters in the story

• By examining how each idea is introduced and developed throughout the text

• By listing all the events in chronological order

• By summarizing the text in one sentence

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CCSS.RI.7.2

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CCSS.RL.8.2

Ava and Noah are reading an informational text together. How might a heading in the text help them figure out what the author wants to share?

• It provides a summary of the entire text

• It signals the topic or focus of the section to the reader

• It lists the sources used in the text

• It gives the author’s opinion directly

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

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Maya and James are reading a story together. Maya wonders how an author’s choice of words (diction) can help achieve their purpose. Which of the following best explains this?

• By making the text longer

• By creating a specific tone or mood that supports the author’s message

• By including more characters in the story

• By using only simple sentences

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Imagine Emma and Jackson are the main characters in a story. How might the setting of their adventure influence how they grow and the choices they make?

• By determining the length of the story

• By shaping the character’s experiences and decisions

• By describing the weather only

• By listing the character’s favorite foods

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Imagine Hannah, Abigail, and Scarlett are reading the same story, but each from a different character's point of view! How might this shift in perspective affect what they learn from the story?

• It changes the font style of the text

• It can provide new information or insights about the plot or characters

• It makes the text shorter

• It removes all dialogue from the story

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Mia and Aiden are reading a story with two big central ideas. What’s a clever way they can compare how these ideas are developed as they read?

• By identifying which idea appears first

• By analyzing the evidence and examples used to support each idea throughout the text

• By counting the number of paragraphs for each idea

• By ignoring one idea and focusing on the other

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Scarlett and Liam are reading a text that includes a sidebar with cool statistics and a bolded subheading. How might these features help them understand the author’s purpose?

• By distracting the reader from the main text

• By providing additional information and emphasizing key points that support the author’s purpose

• By making the text more colorful

• By listing unrelated facts

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Imagine Evelyn is reading a suspenseful scene where the author uses short, abrupt sentences. Why might the author choose this kind of syntax to keep readers like Evelyn on the edge of their seats?

• It confuses the reader

• It creates a fast-paced, tense atmosphere that matches the scene’s mood

• It makes the text more difficult to read

• It adds unnecessary details

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CCSS.RI.7.9

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CCSS.RL.7.6

Imagine Aria moves from her cozy small town to the bustling big city. How might this exciting change in setting shape Aria’s journey and the twists and turns of the story?

• The character’s name changes

• The new setting presents challenges and opportunities that influence the character’s growth and the direction of the story

• The story ends immediately

• The setting has no effect on the character

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Imagine Benjamin is reading a story told by a narrator who might not be telling the whole truth. How could this affect Benjamin’s understanding of what’s really happening in the plot?

• The reader can trust every detail without question

• The reader must consider that some events or descriptions may be misleading or biased

• The narrator never interacts with other characters

• The story is always written in third person

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