Categorize each statement as main idea, too broad, or too narrow: 1. Determination and hard work helped Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary conquer Mount Everest, the world's highes... Categorize each statement as main idea, too broad, or too narrow: 1. Determination and hard work helped Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary conquer Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. 2. Climbers on very high mountains often suffer headaches, sore throats, nausea, and sleeplessness, as Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay discovered. 3. Mountain climbing is a dangerous occupation, especially on very high peaks.
Understand the Problem
The image presents three statements related to mountain climbing, specifically focusing on Mount Everest and the experiences of climbers like Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary. The task is to categorize each statement as either a Main Idea (M), Too Broad (B), or Too Narrow (N). Understanding the scope and focus of each statement is key to determining the appropriate category.
Answer
1. M 2. N 3. B
- Main Idea
- Too Narrow
- Too Broad
Answer for screen readers
- Main Idea
- Too Narrow
- Too Broad
More Information
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to summit Mount Everest.
Tips
Consider the scope of each statement. A main idea should summarize the passage. Too broad statements are generalized, and too narrow statements are very specific.
Sources
- Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay - 1953 Everest - nationalgeographic.com
- In 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzig Norgay (Sherpa) were ... - Reddit - reddit.com
- Note about ELA Performance Task Items - sampleitems.smarterbalanced.org
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