6th Grade ELA Test Taking Strategies Flashcard

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey, often reflecting the overall theme or moral of the story.

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How do you summarize a text effectively?

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To summarize a text effectively, focus on the main ideas and key details, leaving out minor information.

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What should you do if you encounter a difficult word while reading?

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Use the words and sentences around it to guess its meaning.

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Why is understanding the structure of a text important?

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Understanding the structure helps you comprehend how the information or story is organized.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within the text that help you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What is character development?

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Character development is the process by which a character changes or evolves throughout a story, often from one state of being to another.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or central idea of a literary work, often reflecting universal truths.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to provide a brief overview of the main points of a text without including all the details.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea of a paragraph is often found in the topic sentence, which states the primary point the paragraph will discuss.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven.