Idea in Informational Text Level F. Quiz What is the central idea of this passage?
Potato chips did not become popular until many
years after they were invented.
Potato chips are one of the most popular snack
foods in the world.
New ideas or inventions might lead to wealth and
fame.
New ideas or inventions are not always planned.

Read the excerpt from it's our world, too! : young people who are making a difference.the author’s purpose in this excerpt is to

Look at this dictionary entry: realize (ree-uh-lyz) v. to become completely aware of (something) as a fact; understand without a doubt to make (something desired or anticipated) occur to give real, definite or physical form to a plan, dream, or goal to earn (money or a profit) from a deal which sentence uses the word realize as it is described in the fourth definition? a. mike realized the gravity of the situation only when dalia explained it to him. b. only hard work and perseverance can people realize their dreams. c. he felt that his vision was realized when he finished reading the final draft of the narrative. d. fay's glass paintings are expected to realize a handsome profit. e. dan will realize his goal of going to an ivy league school only if he works hard.

Match the term to its meaning 1. introduction 2. body paragraphs 3. conclusion - draws the readers attention - the key points in a few sentences - each with only one main idea