Summarizing Text through Central Ideas
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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Medium
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Aiden Montgomery
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the central idea in an informational text?
The least important detail
The main idea supported by other details
The conclusion of the text
A random fact
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the central idea usually found in an informational paragraph?
In the middle
At the end
At the beginning
In the title
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Edison invent to demonstrate the dangers of alternating current?
Electric lamp
DC generator
AC electric chair
Transformer
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main problems with direct current (DC)?
It was too expensive
It could only transmit power over short distances
It was too safe
It was not invented yet
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in identifying the main idea of a text?
Making an educated guess
Highlighting key details
Ignoring the details
Reviewing the title and headings
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do after highlighting key details in a text?
Summarize the text
Evaluate their importance
Ignore them
Rewrite the text
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What physical condition did Charles Steinmetz have?
Hereditary dwarfism and a deformed hip
Paralysis
Deafness
Blindness
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