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1What is the main idea of this passage: "Benjamin Franklin made many contributions, including inventing bifocals and helping write the Constitution."

2The author's REASON for writing the text-persuade-entertain-teach-explain-inform-express feelings

3MY DREAM HOUSE A tree house is my most favourite house. It is on a tree, of course. But it is under the big branches of leaves. It's made of wood. There is a big glass window on the roof. I can watch the birds inside the trees through that. There is a ladder from the ground to the floor of the house. I can run up and down it. 1. What is the passage about?

4"He [Dorian] does not add that he has known this woman for half of his life, that she was the closest thing to a mother he ever had, that he loved her and hated her in equal measure ..... " Who is Dorian talking about?

5The school cafeteria sells healthy food such as fruits, vegetables, and milk. Students are encouraged to choose healthy options instead of sugary snacks. Every Friday, the school gives free apples to all students.What is the main idea?

6What changes happened to the character in The Giving Tree?

7Which of the following should students examine to determine the theme of "The River"?

8Which sentence best illustrates the narrator's commitment to his project?

9Which of the following best explains the relationship between Antonio and Felix?

10Read the passage below and answer the following question:The main idea of the passage is:

11Based on what you understand of the play so far which of the following will be important themes?

12A social studies passage lists the similarities and differences of Native Americans in the Plains, who hunted buffalo, and Native Americans in the Southwest, who farmed corn in dry climates. What text structure is used?

13There are a number of steps to take before writing a ..... You need to: read a wide range of texts on this issue select texts

14I sat on the bench while Mom and Paco went into the room. I was a little worried about Paco, but I knew that he would get good care. As I waited, I watched a tiny puppy wander toward the lady with a bunny in a crate. The lady at the desk talked to a man with a cat who was buying medicine.Where am I?

15What message does the song convey?

16What is the theme of a story where a character learns the importance of family after a challenging event?

17Which statement best summarizes the passage "The Problem with Sugar Cane"?

18Authors rarely state the themes in the text.

19Which of these could be a theme about dreams learned from the play?

20Subject of History of the Standard Oil Company

21Which sentence from the story, "Footnote to Youth" suggests the character'soccupation

22In pairs, the elephants marched into the room. Aclown rode past everyone on a bicycle. One man made abear jump through a hoop. The crowd of people cheered.The tent was full of people. They enjoyed watching theshow.What is the setting?

23What is one detail about frogs in the passage: "Frogs live near water. They eat bugs and jump high." ?

24How many ghost stories are mentioned in the text?

25What is the difference between fact and opinion in reading comprehension?

26In the end what united both families?

27Which of these is a benefit of enhanced critical thinking through literature?

28What is the topic of the next article?

29What is the main goal of summarizing?

30A baby koala has a pretty easy life. After it is born, the baby koala is carried in its mother's pouch and is fed by her. When the koala is sixth months old, its eyes are widely open and it is eager to see the outside world. So its mother carries it on her back until the baby koala is almost as big as she is.The topic of the paragraph is .....

31Discuss your favorite book or movie. What themes does it explore?

32In Thirst, who did Minni see at the grocery store?

33Most important part of a story; also called central ideawhat the whole story is about

34What detail best supports the main idea: "Exercise improves mental health" ?

35What is paragraph 1 mostly about?

36What is the purpose of the father giving the boy a bag of nails?

37Which of the following best describes Milo's problem at the beginning of the story?

38According to the passage, what challenge is Hanoi preparing for?

39What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:Begin by setting all the parts out on a flat, well-lit surface. Ensure that you have all of the parts listed in the assembly instructions. First, assemble the sides of the bookcase by fastening the base plate to the side rails using two screws per side.

40How do you demonstrate reading comprehension?

41Informational or non-fiction texts mainly do what?

42Greek achievements in philosophy, science, math, literature and the arts are significant in modern times because .....

43Riding in an airplane was exciting. It's as if I can almost touch the clouds while looking out the window. The pilot and his crew made us feel comfortable during the flight. We saw the marvelous view of the ocean and landscape below us. It was a breathtaking experience. What is the main idea?

44Which question would NOT help you determine the theme of a story?

45Tell the important parts of a story in your own words

46What is the main focus of Lynne Kim's journal entry in the editing exercise?

47Theme analysis is most effective when:

48Which detail from the text best supports the conclusion that community gardens bring people together?

49Which of the following might be considered a positive result of the Columbian Exchange?

50True or False. In "Your Loyalties Are Your Life," James and Royce are mentioned because they have different ideas about community.

51The phone rang. She dropped the phone and tears began to drop onto her check. Her lip quivered as she pictured the scene that was described to her. "NO!" she wailed.

52Paraphrased or directly quoted detail(s) from a text that supports a reader's claim, thought, inference, or analysis about the text

53A teacher notices that a group of students who have finished reading the same novel is having difficultly identifying how the story transitions from one stage to another. Which of the following is the best graphic organizer to help the students understand the story's development?

54Which of the following details is used in the passage to describe how Monique and her friends responded to hearing Esperanza's audition?

55"This ol' dog jus' suffers hisself all the time. If you was to take him out and shoot him right in the back of the head ..... " he leaned over and pointed, " ..... right there, why he'd never know what hit him."

56Print awareness is an understanding that print:

57In The Wild Robot, what did Roz lose in her tussle with the young bears?

58In the story Ghost towns, Which detail best supports the main idea of the selection?

59In Bacon's Of Studies, which activity "maketh a full man" ?

60Which of the following activities promotes active reading?

61How will Locke's Theory of Integrative Reading help you?