Explain Relationships Between Individuals, Events, Concepts - 5th Grade Reading
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Identify the relationship: “First, connect the wires. Next, flip the switch. Finally, test the bulb.”
Identify the relationship: “First, connect the wires. Next, flip the switch. Finally, test the bulb.”
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Sequence (steps in order). "First," "Next," "Finally" signal ordered steps.
Sequence (steps in order). "First," "Next," "Finally" signal ordered steps.
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Identify the relationship signaled by the transition word “because.”
Identify the relationship signaled by the transition word “because.”
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Cause and effect. "Because" signals one thing caused another.
Cause and effect. "Because" signals one thing caused another.
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What does it mean to explain a relationship between ideas in an informational text?
What does it mean to explain a relationship between ideas in an informational text?
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Describe how ideas connect using specific text evidence. Focus on how elements link together with proof from the passage.
Describe how ideas connect using specific text evidence. Focus on how elements link together with proof from the passage.
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What is the difference between a relationship and an interaction in a text?
What is the difference between a relationship and an interaction in a text?
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Relationship is a connection; interaction is how they affect each other. Relationships show links; interactions show mutual influence.
Relationship is a connection; interaction is how they affect each other. Relationships show links; interactions show mutual influence.
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Which sentence best explains an interaction between two individuals using text evidence?
Which sentence best explains an interaction between two individuals using text evidence?
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“A influenced B’s decision by providing specific advice in the text.”. Shows how one person affected another with text proof.
“A influenced B’s decision by providing specific advice in the text.”. Shows how one person affected another with text proof.
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Which option best completes this evidence-based explanation: “Idea A led to Idea B because ___.”
Which option best completes this evidence-based explanation: “Idea A led to Idea B because ___.”
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the text states a specific reason linking A to B. Requires specific textual evidence for the causal link.
the text states a specific reason linking A to B. Requires specific textual evidence for the causal link.
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Identify the relationship: “The inventor faced limited funding, so she partnered with a university lab.”
Identify the relationship: “The inventor faced limited funding, so she partnered with a university lab.”
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Problem and solution. Funding problem solved through university partnership.
Problem and solution. Funding problem solved through university partnership.
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What relationship is shown when a text explains steps in order to complete a task?
What relationship is shown when a text explains steps in order to complete a task?
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Sequence or procedure. Steps must follow a specific order to achieve a result.
Sequence or procedure. Steps must follow a specific order to achieve a result.
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What is the most important requirement in CCSS.RI.5.3 when explaining relationships?
What is the most important requirement in CCSS.RI.5.3 when explaining relationships?
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Use specific information and details from the text. Must cite exact quotes or facts as evidence.
Use specific information and details from the text. Must cite exact quotes or facts as evidence.
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Identify the relationship: “Both whales and dolphins are mammals, but dolphins are smaller.”
Identify the relationship: “Both whales and dolphins are mammals, but dolphins are smaller.”
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Compare and contrast. Shows similarities (mammals) and differences (size).
Compare and contrast. Shows similarities (mammals) and differences (size).
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Identify the relationship: “The bridge collapsed after days of heavy rain weakened the supports.”
Identify the relationship: “The bridge collapsed after days of heavy rain weakened the supports.”
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Cause and effect. Rain caused the collapse by weakening supports.
Cause and effect. Rain caused the collapse by weakening supports.
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Identify the relationship signaled by the transition words “however” or “on the other hand.”
Identify the relationship signaled by the transition words “however” or “on the other hand.”
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Contrast (comparison of differences). These words signal opposing or different ideas.
Contrast (comparison of differences). These words signal opposing or different ideas.
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In a historical text, what should you explain when two individuals are mentioned together?
In a historical text, what should you explain when two individuals are mentioned together?
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How their actions or roles affected each other or the events. Focus on their influence on each other or outcomes.
How their actions or roles affected each other or the events. Focus on their influence on each other or outcomes.
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In a technical text, what interaction should you explain between steps in a process?
In a technical text, what interaction should you explain between steps in a process?
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How one step leads to, depends on, or changes the next step. Technical texts show step dependencies.
How one step leads to, depends on, or changes the next step. Technical texts show step dependencies.
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In a scientific text, what relationship should you look for between a cause and a result?
In a scientific text, what relationship should you look for between a cause and a result?
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How the cause produces the effect, supported by text evidence. Scientific texts show cause-effect with evidence.
How the cause produces the effect, supported by text evidence. Scientific texts show cause-effect with evidence.
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Which is the best evidence to cite: a personal opinion or a quoted/accurate text detail?
Which is the best evidence to cite: a personal opinion or a quoted/accurate text detail?
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A quoted or accurately stated text detail. Text evidence is objective; opinions are subjective.
A quoted or accurately stated text detail. Text evidence is objective; opinions are subjective.
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Identify the relationship shown: "Both whales and dolphins are mammals that breathe air."
Identify the relationship shown: "Both whales and dolphins are mammals that breathe air."
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Comparison (similarity). "Both" signals shared characteristics.
Comparison (similarity). "Both" signals shared characteristics.
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Identify the relationship shown: "Unlike reptiles, amphibians often live on land and in water."
Identify the relationship shown: "Unlike reptiles, amphibians often live on land and in water."
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Contrast (difference). "Unlike" signals differences between groups.
Contrast (difference). "Unlike" signals differences between groups.
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Identify the relationship shown: "First the engineer designs the bridge; then workers build it."
Identify the relationship shown: "First the engineer designs the bridge; then workers build it."
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Sequence (time order). "First" and "then" show chronological order.
Sequence (time order). "First" and "then" show chronological order.
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What is the strongest type of evidence to cite when explaining relationships in RI.5.3?
What is the strongest type of evidence to cite when explaining relationships in RI.5.3?
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Specific information: exact facts, details, and examples from the text. Use precise details, not general statements.
Specific information: exact facts, details, and examples from the text. Use precise details, not general statements.
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