6th Grade ELA Review

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What two things do you need to make an inference?

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Background knowledge & clues from the text

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What is theme in literature?

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The underlying message or central idea of a story.

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What does it mean to cite textual evidence?

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Use part of the text to support your answer.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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What the text is mostly about.

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How can you identify the theme of a story?

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

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

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

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Why is background knowledge important for making inferences?

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

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What are clues from the text?

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

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How can you summarize a text?

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By identifying the main idea and key supporting details.

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What is a summary?

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