Read these two short passages. Passage 1 explains that public libraries lend books, maps, and science kits. Passage 2 explains that libraries host reading groups, homework help, and community talks. What shared big idea best fits both passages?

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"Read two informational passages and synthesize the shared big idea" is a 5th Grade English lesson in the Info evidence ideas unit, designed for students around ages 10-11.

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Question

Read these two short passages. Passage 1 explains that public libraries lend books, maps, and science kits. Passage 2 explains that libraries host reading groups, homework help, and community talks. What shared big idea best fits both passages?

Accepted Answer

Libraries support learning in many different ways for a community.