Comprehending Nonfiction Text

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. They often leave mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.

What is the main idea?

• Floods cause mudslides.

• Floods can cause a lot of damage.

• Floods damage houses.

• Floods damage roads.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides. Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

• The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds.

• The peregrine falcon was dying out because of pesticides.

• The peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list.

• The peregrine falcon has strong talons.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games for many years. What is the main idea?

• Soccer is important at the Oolympics.

• Soccer is also called football.

• Soccer is a popular sport worldwide.

• Soccer is played by men and women.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Headings in nonfiction text are used to...

• identify the details

• persuade the reader

• tell the main idea of a chapter or section of text

• describe what it looks like

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

When is the best time to stop and reread a chunk of text?

• When you come across something you don't understand.

• When you are finished with the entire text.

• When you have read for 5 minutes.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Recycling is the process of turning trash and other materials into new, usable products. Many things can be recycled, including paper, plastic, metal and glass. There are many different ways to recycle. Drop off centers, buy back centers, and curbside collections are all options to dispose of waste.

The author's main purpose for writing the paragraph is to...

• entertain you with a story about recycling.

• help you solve a problem.

• give information about recycling.

• persuade others to recycle.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures, dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on the text, you know that...

• Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.

• Wolves wander off.

• Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

• Wolves are gentle and loyal.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is MAIN IDEA ?

• the author's purpose for writing the text

• what the story is mostly about

• the moral or lesson of the text

• the supporting details of the text

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Captions are used to...

• explain the main idea

• describe the details

• summarize the text

• explain a photograph

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What does this graphic show?

• the color of sharks

• the size of sharks as compared to people

• how dangerous sharks can be

• how to stay safe in the ocean

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7