Close Reading 1
Which country is discussed in the text?
Canada
What is the central idea of paragraph 3?
The central idea of paragraph 3 is how Ontario is one of the more familiar provinces due to it's thriving auto industry.
Which city is known as the "Land of 100,000 Lakes?"
Determine the meaning of the word diverse.
Diverse means different, unique
This word means "clearly stated"
Explicit
Which province is located East of Ontario?
Quebec
What is the central idea of paragraph 6?
The central idea of paragraph 6 is "British Columbia is home to a wider variety of animals and plants than any other province."
Which province is known for its beautiful beaches?
Prince Edward Island
Determine the meaning of the word predominantly
Predominantly means mostly
This word means "using background knowledge and textual clues"
Inference
What is the capital of Quebec?
Montreal
What is the central idea of paragraph 8?
The central idea of paragraph 8 "The Yukon is the territory with the most noteworthy history due to the Gold Rush of the 1890s that occurred there."
Why does Quebec have a large population?
Quebec has a large population because of it's thriving auto industry
Determine the meaning of the word prominence
Prominence means popular/ having popularity
Where is the central idea USUALLY found in a paragraph?
In the first or last sentence.
What is the gist of the text?
The gist of the text is "all of these provinces and territories make Canada a nation of diversity."
The central idea of paragraph 6 is how British Columbia is home to a wider variety of animals and plants than any other province.
In which territory is the diamond capital of North America located?
Northwest Territory
Determine the meaning of the word noteworthy
Noteworthy means something that is interesting/important; you should take note of
In which direction does the sequence of the text follow the map?
East to West?
What does the author compare provinces and territories to? Where did you find your evidence?
States in America as stated in paragraph 1
What is the central idea of paragraph 7?
The central idea of paragraph 7 is about how Canada's Northern Territories have a small population due to its harsh climate and harsh seasons.
Which province borders Alaska?
Yukon
Determine the meaning of the word established
Established means to set up
What are the two most popular languages found in Canada?
English and French