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Standard 2.0 Comprehension of Informational Text

Indicator 4. Determine important ideas and messages in informational texts

Objective c. State and support main ideas and messages

Assessment limit: In the text or a portion of the text

Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Item
Read this article titled "The First Freeze-Dried Food." Then answer the question below.

What other title would help a reader understand the main idea of this article? In your response, use information from the article that supports your answer. Write your answer in the box below.

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