New York State Elementary Test Prep- ELA 4- 4th Grade

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      When you are writing a report or answering a
      question, it is important to always stay ON
      TOPIC. Include information that answers the
      question and leave out
      IRRELEVANT INFORMATION.

hand What is Irrelevant Information? Irrelevant information are facts or statements
that do NOT answer the question or are NOT on topic.

If you are writing a report on how to care for a dog, which of these should you not include because it's irrelevant ?
(It does not tell how to care for a dog.)

* leave out plenty of food and water

* make sure it gets plenty of exercise

* brush or groom regularly

* hold a contest to pick a good name

* provide a sleeping area or doghouse

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Let's look at another example.

If you are writing a report on the building of the Erie Canal,
which of the following should you not include because it's
irrelevant ? (It does not tell about the building of the canal.)

* it took 8 years to complete

* locks were built because of the change in
elevation

* the wheel barrel was invented to carry the dirt

* Buffalo is a city on Lake Erie

* immigrants worked on the canal

Remember... when writing, leave out the irrelevant information.

STAY ON TOPIC !

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