Text Evidence, Summarization, Main Idea

The freshwater Okefenokee Swamp is home to animals like bears, deer, and foxes. Alligators and frogs can also be found living in many freshwater swamps. Some saltwater swamps are home to crabs and various

types of birds, like herons.

What is the main idea?

• There are many animals.

• The world has many different types of bodies of water.

• Different types of swamps are home to different types of animals.

What is the main idea?

• Its the authors point of view
• Is what the passage is mostly about
• It is the sequence of the story.

The water felt so good on such a hot day! I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way. The concrete was wet from a group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running.

This is at a public pool: what evidence from the text best proves this?

• The water felt so good...

• I heard the children laughing...

• The lifeguard watched closely...

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Robert was left. Caitlin said, "Robert."

We can infer that:

• Robert was the best player.

• Caitlin wanted Robert on her team.

• Robert was not a very good player.

• Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

The main idea is supported by what?

• concluding sentences

• details

Scientists wear goggles to keep chemicals out of their eyes. Goggles protect swimmers' eyes from the water. Skiers wear goggles to keep snow and ice out of their eyes.

What is the main idea?

• It is important to follow safety instructions at work.

• Goggles protect swimmers eyes from the water.

• Skiers where goggles to keep snow and ice out of their eyes.

• People where googles to protect them from different activities.

Smartphones are phones that are used for more than making calls and sending messages. People count on them for getting directions and finding information on the internet. People also have fun listening to music, taking pictures, and playing games on their phones. On the other hand, smartphones have some downsides. They can make it hard to keep your mind on important things, like studying. Some people even text during meals, or when spending time with their family. Driving while using a phone puts people in danger. Smartphones are useful, but they can cause problems if not used safely and politely.

What is the main idea?

• Smart phones can be used in both good and bad ways.

• There are many good things about smart phones.

Which summary best summarizes the text?

• Mabel didn't want to move to a new city. She was angry with herparents for making her leave her friends, and she yelled at them andslammed the door. She wanted to live with her friend Lisa, at least forthe rest of the school year. Her friend Lisa had a very large room, andthey could live together very comfortably. Lisa even had two beds inher room.
• Mabel's father had a great new job in Colorado, but Mabel didn't wantto leave her friends in Phoenix behind. She tried to convince herparents that she could stay with her friend Lisa for the rest of theschool year, but her parents said she had to move with them toColorado. She was upset about leaving her friends, but she hopedthat she would make some new friends in Colorado.

3. A summary should

• answer the 5 W's: who, what, when, where, and why.

• describe the details but not the main ideas.

• never mention the plot of the text.

• always mention the ago of the author.

To improve the quality of instruction, students should be able to grade their teachers.

Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

• Speaking to a local journalist, one student said, "Student assessments of teachers are necessary for quality instruction. I'm grateful that the administration adopted this much-needed program."

• In one school, almost all teachers reported that they would change their approach if student feedback indicated that it was not working.

• Several students surveyed about their teachers' effectiveness said that they questioned the anonymity of the survey and therefore were not completely truthful.