6th Grade ELA Review

Front

What two things do you need to make an inference?

Back

Background knowledge & clues from the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is theme in literature?

Back

The underlying message or central idea of a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What does it mean to cite textual evidence?

Back

Use part of the text to support your answer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

What the text is mostly about.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

How can you identify the theme of a story?

Back

Look for recurring ideas, character actions, and the resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

Back

The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

Why is background knowledge important for making inferences?

Back

It helps you connect new information with what you already know.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What are clues from the text?

Back

Words, phrases, or details that help you understand the meaning or context.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

How can you summarize a text?

Back

By identifying the main idea and key supporting details.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A brief statement that captures the main points of a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2