Analyze How Ideas Are Developed - 6th Grade Reading
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Which kind of information most often elaborates an idea after it is introduced?
Which kind of information most often elaborates an idea after it is introduced?
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Additional explanation such as reasons, steps, comparisons, or consequences. Authors develop ideas by expanding beyond initial statements.
Additional explanation such as reasons, steps, comparisons, or consequences. Authors develop ideas by expanding beyond initial statements.
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What does it mean to analyze how an idea is introduced in an informational text?
What does it mean to analyze how an idea is introduced in an informational text?
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Identify the first presentation of the idea and the context around it. Look for where and how the author first brings up the concept.
Identify the first presentation of the idea and the context around it. Look for where and how the author first brings up the concept.
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What does it mean to analyze how an idea is illustrated in an informational text?
What does it mean to analyze how an idea is illustrated in an informational text?
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Identify examples, facts, details, or anecdotes that make the idea clearer. Authors use concrete support to help readers understand abstract concepts.
Identify examples, facts, details, or anecdotes that make the idea clearer. Authors use concrete support to help readers understand abstract concepts.
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What does it mean to analyze how an idea is elaborated in an informational text?
What does it mean to analyze how an idea is elaborated in an informational text?
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Identify added explanations, causes, effects, or deeper details that develop the idea. Authors expand on ideas by providing additional layers of information.
Identify added explanations, causes, effects, or deeper details that develop the idea. Authors expand on ideas by providing additional layers of information.
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What is the difference between an example and an anecdote in informational text?
What is the difference between an example and an anecdote in informational text?
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Example: specific instance; Anecdote: short story used to explain a point. Examples are general instances; anecdotes are narrative illustrations.
Example: specific instance; Anecdote: short story used to explain a point. Examples are general instances; anecdotes are narrative illustrations.
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Which text feature most often signals where an individual or idea is first introduced?
Which text feature most often signals where an individual or idea is first introduced?
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The first mention, often in the title, heading, or opening paragraph. Authors typically introduce key concepts early to establish focus.
The first mention, often in the title, heading, or opening paragraph. Authors typically introduce key concepts early to establish focus.
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Which type of detail most strongly illustrates a claim in informational text?
Which type of detail most strongly illustrates a claim in informational text?
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Concrete evidence such as facts, statistics, examples, or quotations. Specific, verifiable details provide the strongest support for claims.
Concrete evidence such as facts, statistics, examples, or quotations. Specific, verifiable details provide the strongest support for claims.
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What should you track to analyze how a key individual is developed across a text?
What should you track to analyze how a key individual is developed across a text?
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Roles, actions, motivations, and how the author adds details over time. Character development includes both actions and author's added details.
Roles, actions, motivations, and how the author adds details over time. Character development includes both actions and author's added details.
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What should you track to analyze how a key event is developed across a text?
What should you track to analyze how a key event is developed across a text?
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What happened, causes, effects, timeline details, and added context. Event analysis requires examining multiple aspects and connections.
What happened, causes, effects, timeline details, and added context. Event analysis requires examining multiple aspects and connections.
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Identify the role of this sentence in a paragraph: "In 2010, the river flooded three times."
Identify the role of this sentence in a paragraph: "In 2010, the river flooded three times."
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Illustration (a specific factual example). Specific data serves as concrete evidence supporting broader claims.
Illustration (a specific factual example). Specific data serves as concrete evidence supporting broader claims.
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Which option best describes an author move that introduces a key individual?
Which option best describes an author move that introduces a key individual?
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Naming the person and giving basic background information. Introduction establishes identity and relevant context.
Naming the person and giving basic background information. Introduction establishes identity and relevant context.
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Identify what you should cite to show elaboration, not just illustration, in your analysis.
Identify what you should cite to show elaboration, not just illustration, in your analysis.
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Sentences that add explanation, reasoning, or deeper context beyond examples. Elaboration goes beyond examples to provide analysis and connections.
Sentences that add explanation, reasoning, or deeper context beyond examples. Elaboration goes beyond examples to provide analysis and connections.
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Which option best shows an idea is being introduced: a new term is defined or a statistic is repeated?
Which option best shows an idea is being introduced: a new term is defined or a statistic is repeated?
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A new term is defined. Definitions introduce new concepts to readers.
A new term is defined. Definitions introduce new concepts to readers.
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Which text feature most directly signals how an idea is introduced at the start of a section?
Which text feature most directly signals how an idea is introduced at the start of a section?
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A topic sentence (or section opening statement). Topic sentences introduce main ideas at section starts.
A topic sentence (or section opening statement). Topic sentences introduce main ideas at section starts.
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What is the difference between an example and an anecdote as supporting details?
What is the difference between an example and an anecdote as supporting details?
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Example explains; anecdote is a brief story that supports the point. Examples demonstrate; anecdotes tell stories.
Example explains; anecdote is a brief story that supports the point. Examples demonstrate; anecdotes tell stories.
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What does it mean to analyze how a key individual, event, or idea is illustrated in a text?
What does it mean to analyze how a key individual, event, or idea is illustrated in a text?
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Explain how the text clarifies it using details such as examples or anecdotes. Illustration means showing through concrete examples or stories.
Explain how the text clarifies it using details such as examples or anecdotes. Illustration means showing through concrete examples or stories.
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What does it mean to analyze how a key individual, event, or idea is elaborated in a text?
What does it mean to analyze how a key individual, event, or idea is elaborated in a text?
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Show how the text develops it further with added information and details. Elaboration means expanding with more details and depth.
Show how the text develops it further with added information and details. Elaboration means expanding with more details and depth.
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What does it mean to analyze how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced in an informational text?
What does it mean to analyze how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced in an informational text?
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Identify the first presentation of the topic and its initial context. Introduction means the first mention and setup of the topic.
Identify the first presentation of the topic and its initial context. Introduction means the first mention and setup of the topic.
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Which transition word most strongly signals the author is adding more elaboration?
Which transition word most strongly signals the author is adding more elaboration?
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Furthermore. This transition adds additional supporting information.
Furthermore. This transition adds additional supporting information.
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Which transition word most strongly signals that the author is giving an example?
Which transition word most strongly signals that the author is giving an example?
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For example. This phrase directly introduces specific instances.
For example. This phrase directly introduces specific instances.
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What is the most accurate meaning of the word "elaboration" in reading analysis?
What is the most accurate meaning of the word "elaboration" in reading analysis?
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Adding details that expand, clarify, or deepen an idea. Elaboration means building upon with more information.
Adding details that expand, clarify, or deepen an idea. Elaboration means building upon with more information.
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Which option best describes a key individual in an informational text?
Which option best describes a key individual in an informational text?
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A person whose actions, role, or impact the text explains in detail. Key individuals are people whose significance is explored.
A person whose actions, role, or impact the text explains in detail. Key individuals are people whose significance is explored.
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Which option best describes a key event in an informational text?
Which option best describes a key event in an informational text?
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An important occurrence the text explains, often with causes and effects. Key events are significant happenings analyzed in depth.
An important occurrence the text explains, often with causes and effects. Key events are significant happenings analyzed in depth.
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Which option best shows an anecdote: "A researcher once spilled a sample" or "The sample was 20 mL"?
Which option best shows an anecdote: "A researcher once spilled a sample" or "The sample was 20 mL"?
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"A researcher once spilled a sample.". Personal stories are anecdotes; data is factual.
"A researcher once spilled a sample.". Personal stories are anecdotes; data is factual.
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Which question best checks how an author develops an idea over the whole text?
Which question best checks how an author develops an idea over the whole text?
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How does the author add details from beginning to end to deepen the idea. This tracks progressive development throughout.
How does the author add details from beginning to end to deepen the idea. This tracks progressive development throughout.
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