Evaluate Details and Analyze the Author’s Purpose

What is the main reason or intent for an author writing a text?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To describe

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Evidence from the text that supports an idea is known as _______.

• Details

• Summary

• Opinion

• Hypothesis

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main idea of a text?

• One central message or the primary idea of a text.

• The author's favorite color.

• The number of pages in the text.

• The font style used in the text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What supports the main idea in a text?

• Multiple ideas that support with developing the main idea.

• Unrelated details that distract from the main idea.

• Contradictory statements that confuse the reader.

• Irrelevant examples that do not connect to the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How can you find the main idea of a text?

• Use the title, heading, or subheadings as a guide

• Look for key words or repeated ideas

• Supporting details

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Think about the significance of equality. Write a short statement (2-3 sentences) about the significance of equality using repetition.

• Equality ensures fairness and justice in society.

• Equality promotes harmony and reduces conflict.

• Equality provides equal opportunities for all individuals.

• Equality is the foundation of a peaceful and prosperous society.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the most likely reason the author includes a direct call to Americans of all backgrounds?

• To emphasize unity and inclusivity

• To highlight differences among Americans

• To criticize certain groups

• To promote a specific political agenda

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Read this quotation from the selection. There is no cause for pride in what has happened in Selma. (paragraph 2) The author includes this information most likely to --

• encourage people to forget about the events in Selma.

• suggest that the civil rights movement was unnecessary.

• defend those who used violence against the protesters.

• condemn the violent response to peaceful protests.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What do the details reveal about the key ideas?

• The details highlight the main concepts.

• The details obscure the main concepts.

• The details are unrelated to the main concepts.

• The details contradict the main concepts.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does President Johnson mean when he says, “What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”

• He is questioning the value of material wealth over spiritual well-being.

• He is encouraging people to gain as much wealth as possible.

• He is indifferent to the concept of wealth and soul.

• He believes gaining the world is more important than the soul.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3