Which statement best expresses a big idea of "Milton Hershey and His Chocolate School"?
A Milton Hershey liked visiting other candy makers to see their factories.
B Milton Hershey used his success in chocolate to help many other people.
C Milton Hershey experimented with different recipes to improve the taste of his candy.
D Milton Hershey learned how to make caramel before he learned to make chocolate.
Which sentence from the article is MOST likely a big idea rather than a small detail?
A "The train arrived at the factory just after sunrise, carrying fresh milk from nearby farms."
B "Milton Hershey watched the copper kettle carefully as the sugar mixture bubbled and boiled."
C "After many failures, Hershey finally created a milk chocolate recipe that he could make in large amounts."
D "He wore a white apron to keep his clothes clean while he worked in the candy kitchen."
In the article, how does the description of Hershey's early business failures function in the text?
A It is a small detail that only explains where Hershey bought his sugar and milk.
B It is a big idea because it shows that every business fails in the beginning.
C It is a small detail that only tells the reader the names of his first candy shops.
D It is a big idea because it supports the message that persistence can lead to later success.
Which of the following is a small detail rather than a big idea from the article?
A Milton Hershey believed that children from poor families deserved a chance to get a good education.
B Milton Hershey and his wife decided to spend their money to help children even though they had no children of their own.
C Milton Hershey's factory used fresh milk from nearby farms in its chocolate recipe.
D Milton Hershey's success with chocolate allowed him to build a school that helped children for many years.
A student says, “The big idea is that Milton Hershey liked chocolate more than any other candy.”
Why is this NOT a correct statement of a big idea?
A It is a small detail because the author spends more time describing the taste of chocolate than anything else.
B It focuses on Hershey's personal preference instead of the broader message about his impact on others.
C It is a big idea because the entire article talks about how he chose chocolate over other sweets.
D It is correct because the article mentions that chocolate was his favorite candy to make.
Which idea from the article best shows a central message about education?
A Hershey built a school where children could live, study, and learn useful skills for their future.
B The classrooms in Hershey's school had long wooden desks and large blackboards.
C Hershey once visited a different school to observe how the teachers worked with their students.
D At lunchtime, the students often ate soup, bread, and fresh fruit in the dining hall.
What is the main reason the author includes descriptions of machines and workers inside the chocolate factory?
A To provide a small detail about the color of the machines and the uniforms workers wore.
B To develop a big idea about how teamwork and technology helped Hershey produce chocolate for many people.
C To distract the reader from the more serious parts of the article about the school.
D To show that Hershey cared more about machines than about people or children.
Which statement best describes a big idea about Milton Hershey's character that the article develops?
A He always arrived at the factory before sunrise and left after sunset every day of his life.
B He chose the color of the factory walls himself and made sure they were repainted every year.
C He preferred to work in silence and did not like to talk to his workers while they were on the job.
D He was curious and willing to learn from others, which helped him improve his chocolate and his school.
A reader says, "One big idea is that Milton Hershey created a school to give opportunities to children who might otherwise have none." Which detail from the article BEST supports this big idea?
A The school accepted boys whose families could not afford to care for them.
B The school buildings were made of red brick and surrounded by green lawns.
C The boys at the school wore matching jackets as part of their uniforms.
D The school was located a short walk from the chocolate factory.
Which quotation states a central idea?
A “Each boy who graduated was given $100, new clothes, and help finding a job.” (paragraph 1)
B “You even have a season’s pass to Hershey Park.” (paragraph 5)
C “You go to the Chocolate School, but you don’t eat any more chocolate than most kids do.” (paragraph 6)
D “Through his school, Milton Hershey continues to give many children a bright future.” (paragraph 8)
How can readers tell that Hershey's decision to give his fortune to the school is a big idea and not just a small detail?
A Because the author describes it in several sentences and explains how it affected the school for many years.
B Because the author mentions it only once, near the end of the article.
C Because the author compares Hershey's donation to the donations of many other candy makers.
D Because the author lists the exact amount of money he donated down to the last dollar.
Which statement is MOST likely a small detail that should NOT be included in a short summary of the article?
A. Hershey sometimes rode through the factory on a bicycle to check on different rooms more quickly.
B. Hershey struggled and failed in business several times before becoming a successful chocolate maker.
C. Hershey gave control of his company and his fortune to the school so it could continue helping children.
D. Hershey’s chocolate factory helped him earn enough money to build a school for children in need.