Understanding Text Meaning and Ideas

How does the introduction sets the stage for the central idea of the text?

• It provides background information about the main character.

• It introduces a conflict that will be resolved later.

• It describes the setting in detail.

• It presents a question that will be answered in the conclusion.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Analyze how the author uses the conclusion of the text to reinforce the central idea.

• By summarizing the main points discussed in the text.

• By introducing a new character that changes the story.

• By providing a solution to the problem presented in the introduction.

• By describing a future event that relates to the central idea.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Consider a text where the central idea is about overcoming adversity. How does the author use the middle sections of the text to develop this idea?

• By introducing new challenges that the protagonist must face.

• By describing the protagonist's daily routine.

• By focusing on the antagonist's perspective.

• By detailing the setting and its impact on the protagonist.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In a text with multiple sections, how does the author use the transitions between sections to enhance the reader's understanding of the central idea?

• By repeating the same information in each section.

• By using questions that lead into the next section.

• By providing summaries at the end of each section.

• By introducing new characters in each section.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Evaluate how the use of headings and subheadings in a text contributes to the development of the central idea.

• They provide a visual break for the reader.

• They highlight key points that support the central idea.

• They make the text appear more organized.

• They introduce unrelated topics to keep the reader engaged.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

How does the author use dialogue in a text to convey the central idea?

• By showing the characters' thoughts and feelings directly.

• By revealing the characters' relationships and conflicts.

• By providing background information about the setting.

• By describing the characters' physical appearances.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Analyze how the author uses descriptive language in a specific section of the text to enhance the central idea.

• By creating vivid imagery that supports the theme.

• By listing facts and statistics.

• By providing a detailed history of the setting.

• By introducing a new subplot.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

In a text with a central idea about friendship, how does the author use character development to support this idea?

• By showing how the characters' friendship changes over time.

• By focusing on the characters' individual achievements.

• By describing the characters' physical traits.

• By detailing the characters' family backgrounds.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2