Unit 4 - Week 1 - 5th Grade - Benchmark Advance

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What is a firsthand account?

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A firsthand account is a narrative or description of events from someone who directly experienced them.

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What does the word 'blithe' mean?

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Blithe means having a happy or lighthearted disposition.

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What does it mean to determine the sequence of events?

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To determine the sequence of events means to identify the order in which events occurred.

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What is the purpose of using a dictionary?

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The purpose of using a dictionary is to find the meanings, pronunciations, and usage of words.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To infer information from a text means to draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the significance of context in understanding a text?

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Context helps readers understand the circumstances surrounding a text, which can influence its meaning.

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

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What is the difference between 'before' and 'after' in a sequence of events?

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'Before' indicates something that happened earlier in time, while 'after' indicates something that happened later.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun.