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Standard 2.0 Comprehension of Informational Text

Indicator 4. Determine and analyze important ideas and messages in informational texts

Objective e. Identify and explain information not related to the main idea

Assessment limit: In the text or a portion of the text

Selected Response Item
Read "Making a Mobile" and answer the following question.

Which step from "Making a Mobile" is least important to the building of a successful mobile?

  1. Step 1
  2. Step 2
  3. Step 5
  4. Step 6
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Correct Answer:
D
Resources for Objective 2.A.4.e:
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