The Triangle Factory Fire Test

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Which best describes what an author's perspective is?

facts and other pieces of information that build upon or support the main idea

 the combination of ideas, feelings, values, and beliefs that influence the way the author presents information 

 arrangement of ideas and information 

 the most important idea about the topic 

A subjective perspective refers to when

 when author’s focus on factual information and leave out personal opinions 

 the author’s attitude towards his/her subject 

 statements or comments that come directly from the author 

 author’s include personal opinions, feelings, or beliefs in their writing 

Read these sentences. One communicates a main idea; the others support that idea. Select the main idea.

Americans who moved West lived in mud houses.

These pioneers needed to dig their own wells to get water.

They faced harsh weather and rough farming conditions.

American pioneers had difficult lives.

All About Polar Bears: Adaptations Polar bears have adapted to their cold Arctic environment. Their fur has hollow hairs filled with air, which provides insulation so that they can live on the ice and swim in frigid water. Since polar bears spend more time in the sea than on land, they have webbed front paws to help them swim.

What is the main idea of this passage?

Polar bears live in the Arctic.

Polar bears have adapted to their environment.

Polar bear fur is made up of hollow hairs.

Polar bears have webbed front paws.

Rediscovering an Old Art
These days, learning to quilt is not often passed down from one generation to the next. Some people, though, have taken a new interest in quilting. Many learn to quilt through books and classes. People are discovering what those from past generations knew—that quilting can be difficult but worth the effort.

What is the implied main idea of this passage?

Quilting is an old-fashioned art.

Quilting is becoming popular again.

Making quilts takes many hours.

People can take classes to learn to quilt.

The Harlem Renaissance In the 1920s and 1930s, African Americans in Harlem, created new forms of art, literature, and music. Writers like Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston published groundbreaking poems and novels. The music of Count Basie and Louis Armstrong was played on radios throughout the country.

What is the main idea of this passage?

Hughes was a famous poet.

People enjoyed the music of Count Basie.

The Harlem Renaissance was in the 20s and 30s.

African Americans made key artistic contributions.

A supporting detail makes the main idea stronger. Which supporting detail does not help support : "Coral reefs can help people." ?

Human bone grafts have been done with the skeletons of coral reefs.

About 500 million people depend on coral reefs for employment.

Coral reefs protect coastal lands and homes from sea damage.

One quarter of all marine fish species live around coral reefs.

What might be the main idea of a paragraph under this title and subheading?

Title: Nutrition and You Subheading: Why You Need Protein

Some sources of protein are meat, fish, eggs, beans, and dairy products.

Protein is necessary for keeping your body healthy.

It is important to eat calcium to have strong bones.

Eating sugary foods gives you an energy rush—but doesn't provide any nutrition for your body.

Which of the following details does NOT support this main idea?

The design of roller coasters is based on the laws of physics.

There are no engines on roller coasters; kinetic energy drives the coaster forward.

The amount of friction on the wheels affects the speed of the ride.

Wooden roller coasters are scarier than steel roller coasters.

Inertia is the force that keeps you in your seat during a loop-the-loop.

Which of the following details would best support the main idea of this passage?

Depression is a common illness that is easy to treat. Unfortunately, many people don't take their symptoms seriously and don't talk to their doctors about their problems. They don't know that depression has a physical cause; it is not a sign of weakness or a mood that will just go away.

Jorge doesn't feel like himself anymore.

Girls are more likely to suffer from depression than boys.

Depression often runs in families.

Many people try to hide their depression and avoid getting help.

Identify the following descriptions as either a primary or secondary source.

A play showing how Benjamin Franklin flew a kite during a lightning storm.

primary

secondary

A short story describing Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla's 'electrical' battle.

primary

secondary

Anne Frank's diary describing her life during World War 2.

primary

secondary

A cartoon showing how Pocahontas met John Smith.

primary

secondary

A text book describing the civil rights movement.

primary

secondary

An interview with Alexander Graham Bell about how he invented the telephone.

primary

secondary

An autobiography about the 40th president, Ronald Reagan.

primary

secondary

A journal by a cowboy about the cattle drives from Texas to Kansas.

primary

secondary

A YouTube video describing how the pyramids were built.

primary

secondary

The United States Constitution.

primary

secondary

Answer the remaining questions from the articles over the Triangle Factory Fire. 

What conclusion can you draw from Ida Willensky's description of trying to open the eighth floor door in “Flesh and Blood So Cheap”?

 The door was locked.

 The door opened inward.

 The other girls did not want her to open it.

 The others did not understand what she was trying to do.

According to the first article, which floor suffered the worst casualties?

sixth

eighth

ninth

tenth

Why did Albert Marrin most likely include the account by United Press reporter William G. Shepherd (lines 182–196) in “Flesh and Blood So Cheap”?

 to provide evidence to support his claims 

 to provide an explanation of the causes of the fire 

 to provide an opposing point of view 

 to provide a vivid, eyewitness account 

In “The Story of the Triangle Factory Fire,” Fire Marshall William Beers “stunned” New Yorkers by declaring

 that the cause of the fire could not be determined. 

 that hundreds of other city buildings were just as unsafe. 

 that the building owners should not be held accountable. 

 that the investigation would continue for some time. 

Which of these statements is supported by evidence in both articles?

 The Triangle Fire was a tragedy that could have been prevented. 

 The absence of fire drills caused confusion among the trapped workers. 

 The Triangle Fire had a lasting impact on safety regulations. 

 Onlookers who witnessed the fire were horrified by what they saw. 

Watch the short video below and answer the following questions. 

What are at least two features of the video that presented new information to you about this tragedy?

Is the video considered a primary or secondary source?

primary

secondary

Which best describes what an author's perspective is?

facts and other pieces of information that build upon or support the main idea

 the combination of ideas, feelings, values, and beliefs that influence the way the author presents information 

 arrangement of ideas and information 

 the most important idea about the topic 

A subjective perspective refers to when

 when author’s focus on factual information and leave out personal opinions 

 the author’s attitude towards his/her subject 

 statements or comments that come directly from the author 

 author’s include personal opinions, feelings, or beliefs in their writing 

Read these sentences. One communicates a main idea; the others support that idea. Select the main idea.

Americans who moved West lived in mud houses.

These pioneers needed to dig their own wells to get water.

They faced harsh weather and rough farming conditions.

American pioneers had difficult lives.

All About Polar Bears: Adaptations
Polar bears have adapted to their cold Arctic environment. Their fur has hollow hairs filled with air, which provides insulation so that they can live on the ice and swim in frigid water. Since polar bears spend more time in the sea than on land, they have webbed front paws to help them swim.


What is the main idea of this passage?

Polar bears live in the Arctic.

Polar bears have adapted to their environment.

Polar bear fur is made up of hollow hairs.

Polar bears have webbed front paws.

Rediscovering an Old Art

These days, learning to quilt is not often passed down from one generation to the next. Some people, though, have taken a new interest in quilting. Many learn to quilt through books and classes. People are discovering what those from past generations knew—that quilting can be difficult but worth the effort.

What is the implied main idea of this passage?

Quilting is an old-fashioned art.

Quilting is becoming popular again.

Making quilts takes many hours.

People can take classes to learn to quilt.

The Harlem Renaissance
In the 1920s and 1930s, African Americans in Harlem, created new forms of art, literature, and music. Writers like Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston published groundbreaking poems and novels. The music of Count Basie and Louis Armstrong was played on radios throughout the country.

What is the main idea of this passage?

Hughes was a famous poet.

People enjoyed the music of Count Basie.

The Harlem Renaissance was in the 20s and 30s.

African Americans made key artistic contributions.

A supporting detail makes the main idea stronger. Which supporting detail does not help support : "Coral reefs can help people." ?

Human bone grafts have been done with the skeletons of coral reefs.

About 500 million people depend on coral reefs for employment.

Coral reefs protect coastal lands and homes from sea damage.

One quarter of all marine fish species live around coral reefs.

What might be the main idea of a paragraph under this title and subheading?

Title: Nutrition and You
Subheading: Why You Need Protein

Some sources of protein are meat, fish, eggs, beans, and dairy products.

Protein is necessary for keeping your body healthy.

It is important to eat calcium to have strong bones.

Eating sugary foods gives you an energy rush—but doesn't provide any nutrition for your body.

Which of the following details does NOT support this main idea?

The design of roller coasters is based on the laws of physics.

There are no engines on roller coasters; kinetic energy drives the coaster forward.

The amount of friction on the wheels affects the speed of the ride.

Wooden roller coasters are scarier than steel roller coasters.

Inertia is the force that keeps you in your seat during a loop-the-loop.

Which of the following details would best support the main idea of this passage?

Depression is a common illness that is easy to treat. Unfortunately, many people don't take their symptoms seriously and don't talk to their doctors about their problems. They don't know that depression has a physical cause; it is not a sign of weakness or a mood that will just go away.

Jorge doesn't feel like himself anymore.

Girls are more likely to suffer from depression than boys.

Depression often runs in families.

Many people try to hide their depression and avoid getting help.

A play showing how Benjamin Franklin flew a kite during a lightning storm.

primary

secondary

A short story describing Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla's 'electrical' battle.

primary

secondary

Anne Frank's diary describing her life during World War 2.

primary

secondary

A cartoon showing how Pocahontas met John Smith.

primary

secondary

A text book describing the civil rights movement.

primary

secondary

An interview with Alexander Graham Bell about how he invented the telephone.

primary

secondary

An autobiography about the 40th president, Ronald Reagan.

primary

secondary

A journal by a cowboy about the cattle drives from Texas to Kansas.

primary

secondary

A YouTube video describing how the pyramids were built.

primary

secondary

The United States Constitution.

primary

secondary

What conclusion can you draw from Ida Willensky's description of trying to open the eighth floor door in “Flesh and Blood So Cheap”? 

 The door was locked.

 The door opened inward.

 The other girls did not want her to open it.

 The others did not understand what she was trying to do.

 According to the first article, which floor suffered the worst casualties?

sixth

eighth

ninth

tenth

 Why did Albert Marrin most likely include the account by United Press reporter William G. Shepherd (lines 182–196) in  “Flesh and Blood So Cheap”?

 to provide evidence to support his claims 

 to provide an explanation of the causes of the fire 

 to provide an opposing point of view 

 to provide a vivid, eyewitness account 

 In “The Story of the Triangle Factory Fire,” Fire Marshall William Beers “stunned” New Yorkers by declaring 

 that the cause of the fire could not be determined. 

 that hundreds of other city buildings were just as unsafe. 

 that the building owners should not be held accountable. 

 that the investigation would continue for some time. 

 Which of these statements is supported by evidence in both articles? 

 The Triangle Fire was a tragedy that could have been prevented. 

 The absence of fire drills caused confusion among the trapped workers. 

 The Triangle Fire had a lasting impact on safety regulations. 

 Onlookers who witnessed the fire were horrified by what they saw. 

Is the video considered a primary or secondary source?

primary

secondary

The Triangle Factory Fire Test

The Triangle Factory Fire Test

What are at least two features of the video that presented new information to you about this tragedy?

Which best describes what an author's perspective is?

A subjective perspective refers to when

Read these sentences. One communicates a main idea; the others support that idea. Select the main idea.

A supporting detail makes the main idea stronger. Which supporting detail does not help support : "Coral reefs can help people." ?

What might be the main idea of a paragraph under this title and subheading?Title: Nutrition and You Subheading: Why You Need Protein

Which of the following details does NOT support this main idea?The design of roller coasters is based on the laws of physics.

A play showing how Benjamin Franklin flew a kite during a lightning storm.

A short story describing Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla's 'electrical' battle.

Anne Frank's diary describing her life during World War 2.

A cartoon showing how Pocahontas met John Smith.

A text book describing the civil rights movement.

An interview with Alexander Graham Bell about how he invented the telephone.

An autobiography about the 40th president, Ronald Reagan.

A journal by a cowboy about the cattle drives from Texas to Kansas.

A YouTube video describing how the pyramids were built.

The United States Constitution.

What conclusion can you draw from Ida Willensky's description of trying to open the eighth floor door in “Flesh and Blood So Cheap”?

According to the first article, which floor suffered the worst casualties?

Why did Albert Marrin most likely include the account by United Press reporter William G. Shepherd (lines 182–196) in “Flesh and Blood So Cheap”?

In “The Story of the Triangle Factory Fire,” Fire Marshall William Beers “stunned” New Yorkers by declaring

Which of these statements is supported by evidence in both articles?

What are at least two features of the video that presented new information to you about this tragedy?

Is the video considered a primary or secondary source?

What might be the main idea of a paragraph under this title and subheading?

Title: Nutrition and You Subheading: Why You Need Protein

Which of the following details does NOT support this main idea?

The design of roller coasters is based on the laws of physics.