Q2 Benchmark Review

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How many syllables does the word 'cactus' have?

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2

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How can we identify the main idea of a story?

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By looking for repeated words and the first or last sentence.

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How do we use context clues?

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Look for clues before and after the unknown word.

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How many syllables does the word 'gingerbread' have?

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3

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What do context clues help us determine?

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The meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the most important point or message the author wants to convey.

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, which often states the main idea.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers understand the meaning of new or difficult words.