6th Grade ELA Test Taking Strategies Flashcard

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What does it mean if a text is organized in chronological order?

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The events are told in the order in which they happened.

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What is the main idea of a story about a young girl who learns the importance of honesty after telling a lie?

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The value of honesty.

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How can understanding the structure of a text help you better comprehend it?

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It helps you understand how the information or story is organized.

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What can you infer about a character who takes responsibility for their actions?

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They are learning from their mistakes and growing as a person.

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What should you do to infer the main idea of a paragraph that doesn't explicitly state it?

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Summarize the key details and points to find the overarching theme.

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What is the purpose of a main idea in a text?

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To convey the central message or point of the text.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To provide a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

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Why is it important to identify the theme of a story?

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It helps to understand the underlying message or moral of the story.

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What is a character's development in a story?

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The process of a character changing and growing throughout the narrative.

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What does it mean to infer information while reading?

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To draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.