RL.6.2
Description:
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text based upon this determination.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
1A, 2A, 2C
Exemplars
1A: Recalling Explicit Details
1A: Recalling Explicit Details
Description:
Identifying explicit details including character, time, setting and speaker
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
F-6
F-6
Grade level: 6
Word count: 1783 words
Author: Mary R. Dunn
Synopsis: Flying high over the countryside, spies in hot air balloons could spot enemy troops.
Excerpt:
"My husband has built at least five balloons of different sizes to use as observation posts," explained Mrs. Lowe. "Realizing the need to refuel the balloons frequently, he also invented and operated a portable gas generator that could be transported to positions near the battlefields."
The driver nodded and said, "What did I hear about your sending valuable intelligence reports about Falls Church?"
"That was an exciting encounter. I was in Arlington, Virginia, high above the countryside, and I was able to telegraph intelligence on the Confederate troops so that the Union soldiers could take aim at the enemy and maintain fire on them without even seeing them."
The driver nodded and said, "What did I hear about your sending valuable intelligence reports about Falls Church?"
"That was an exciting encounter. I was in Arlington, Virginia, high above the countryside, and I was able to telegraph intelligence on the Confederate troops so that the Union soldiers could take aim at the enemy and maintain fire on them without even seeing them."
Question:
Which two major contributions did Mr. Lowe make to the war effort?
- He sent valuable information on enemy troop positions.
- He invented a portable gas generator to fuel balloons.
- He wounded his arm in a hot air balloon accident.
- He fired on the enemy without even seeing them.
- He spent most of his time on a barge in the river.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Create a new graphic organizer that indicates a selection's main idea, characters, and supporting details, and how these three areas intersect.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
2A: Determining Main Idea
2A: Determining Main Idea
Description:
Determining Main Idea and Themes
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
F-6
F-6
Grade level: 6
Word count: 1783 words
Author: Mary R. Dunn
Synopsis: Flying high over the countryside, spies in hot air balloons could spot enemy troops.
Excerpt:
No excerpt is available for this question.
Question:
This selection is mainly about the Civil War and
- some brave people who help the Union spy on enemy forces.
- some children who take a hot air balloon ride in Virginia.
- some Confederate soldiers who are looking for deserters.
- some farmers who hide spies in their barns.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Describe how the same theme is represented in two different selections. Compare/contrast how the theme is represented through characters and events in both selections.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
2C: Summarizing
2C: Summarizing
Description:
Summarizing
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
F-51
F-51
Grade level: 6
Word count: 1334 words
Author: Barbara D. Krasner
Synopsis: Immigrants to the United States had to pass physical examinations, and a chalk mark on the shoulder indicated their result.
Excerpt:
After several hours, the Palmieris approached the inspectors' desks at the back of the Great Hall. A man checked their tags and spoke to Mama in Italian.
The inspector checked her responses against the information on the ship's manifest. He seemed to be satisfied. One official handed "landing cards" to Mama, Angelina, and her sisters. Feeling relief and excitement, they made their way back downstairs and collected their bags.
The inspector checked her responses against the information on the ship's manifest. He seemed to be satisfied. One official handed "landing cards" to Mama, Angelina, and her sisters. Feeling relief and excitement, they made their way back downstairs and collected their bags.
Question:
According to this part in the selection, what is a "landing card"?
- a document permitting entry into the United States
- a notation in the passenger list of a ship's manifest
- a ticket needed to board the ferry to Ellis Island
- an indication that an immigrant was in good health
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Imagine you are an attorney. Prepare a summation of a selection you have read to present to a jury for deliberation.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions