5.3 - Reading: "Breaking Night," Pages 202-203 (Gold)

According to the document, why is it important to identify the central idea of a text?

• It helps in memorizing the text

• It is the main point the author is making

• It allows you to rewrite the text

• It is not necessary for understanding

Identify the family ritual on check day.

• Going to the movies.

• Eating at a restaurant.

• Shopping for groceries.

• Visiting relatives.

Why did Liz’s mom have a habit of leaving the family in the middle of things?

• She had to go to work

• She was forgetful

• Ma had a habit of leaving the family in the middle of things because she was overwhelmed

• She wanted to surprise them

What should you do if a prompt asks you to summarize a text?

• Say or write what it is.

• Tell the most important ideas or concepts.

• State the differences between two or more things.

• Provide a detailed analysis of the text.

What is one of the objectives of reading informational text according to the document?

• To memorize every detail

• To objectively summarize the text

• To rewrite the text in your own words

• To ignore the central idea

What does the text suggest about the importance of electricity to most people?

• It is a luxury that can be easily replaced.

• It is a necessity that powers essential household items.

• It is only important during the winter months.

• It is less important than other utilities.

What was Daddy's rationale for buying drugs before paying the electric bill?

• He believed electricity was not important.

• His addiction made drugs more important to him than electricity.

• He wanted to save money for future expenses.

• He thought the electric bill was too high.

If a prompt asks you to identify, what is required in your response?

• Provide a logical answer using evidence and prior knowledge.

• State the differences between two or more things.

• Say or write what it is.

• Tell the most important ideas or concepts.

What does the response require you to do if the prompt asks you to infer?

• Provide a logical answer using evidence and prior knowledge.

• State the differences between two or more things.

• Tell the most important ideas or concepts.

• Say or write what it is.

Compare and contrast the key details presented about Liz Murray’s parents and Panchito’s parents in “The Circuit.”

• Both sets of parents are wealthy.

• Liz's parents struggle with addiction, while Panchito's parents face economic hardship.

• Both families live in the same city.

• Liz's parents are supportive, while Panchito's parents are neglectful.