4th Grade Reading Review

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What is the Author's Purpose?

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The reason an author writes a text, which can be to entertain, inform, or persuade.

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What is an informational text?

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A type of writing that provides factual information and is nonfiction.

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What does it mean to swat something?

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To hit or strike something quickly, often to get rid of it, like a mosquito.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a fictional story?

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A narrative that is created from the imagination and not based on real events.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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What is nonfiction?

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Writing that is based on facts and real events.

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What is the purpose of a spider's web?

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To catch prey and provide a home for the spider.

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What does it mean for a text to inform?

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To provide information or knowledge about a specific topic.

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What is a summary?

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