Readers are asked to identify how a key detail reveals the main idea of a paragraph about Galileo.

Concepts

textual evidence

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• The worksheet can be used as a practice set or as an assessment
• Have young learners research how a telescope works

Classroom Considerations

• The exercise is designed as a Common Core activity

Pros

• An answer key is included

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.6.1 RI.7.1 RI.8.1