Central Idea (R.2.2)
What is the main idea of Passage 1?
The development of automobiles involved many inventors over time.
What structure is used in Passage 1?
Chronological (timeline of car development)
What does “internal combustion engine” mean?
An engine that burns fuel inside it to create power.
Identify an example of metaphor in any of the passages
varies
Which passage is informational?
Passage 1
How does Henry Ford impact the central idea?
He made cars affordable and accessible to many people.
Why does the author use chronological structure?
To show how cars developed over time.
What does “flivver” most nearly mean?
A small, inexpensive car
Why does the author use figurative language?
To make ideas more vivid and engaging.
Which passage tells a story?
Mr. Gibson’s Flivver”
What is the central idea of “Mr. Gibson’s Flivver”?
It shows how early cars affected everyday people and communities.
What structure is used in “Mr. Gibson’s Flivver”?
Narrative structure
A small, inexpensive car
Something extra, not necessary, associated with wealth.
What effect does figurative language have on tone?
It can make the text more emotional or descriptive.
How are Passage 1 and Passage 3 similar?
Both discuss transportation and its impact.
How does “Taking a Trip with Locals” connect to the overall topic?
It shows how transportation changed travel experiences.
How does the structure help the reader understand the message?
It shows personal experiences with early cars.
How does word choice affect tone in Passage 2?
It makes the story more humorous or relatable.
Find a simile in any of the passages
Any simile students identify correctly
How are the tones different?
Passage 1 is formal; Passage 2 is more personal.
How do all three passages develop a shared central idea?
They show the evolution and impact of automobiles on society.
Compare structures between Passage 1 and Passage 2
Passage 1 is informational/chronological, Passage 2 is narrative.
Why does the author use technical vocabulary in Passage 1?
To inform and explain how cars work.
How does figurative language help explain ideas about cars?
It makes complex ideas easier to imagine.
Which passage best shows personal experience and why?
Passage 2, because it tells a story about people.