ELA Q2 Interim Review

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence refers to specific details or examples from a text that support an idea or argument.

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What does 'giddy' mean?

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Giddy means feeling silly and joyful, often due to excitement.

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What is a firsthand account?

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A firsthand account is a direct or personal experience of an event, told by someone who witnessed it.

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What is the purpose of editing in the writing process?

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Editing involves reviewing and correcting grammar, punctuation, and clarity in a written piece.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is close reading?

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Close reading is a careful and purposeful reading of a text to understand its deeper meaning and details.

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What is the difference between a firsthand and secondhand account?

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A firsthand account is based on direct experience, while a secondhand account is based on someone else's experience.

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What is the role of brainstorming in writing?

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Brainstorming is the process of generating ideas and topics before starting to write.

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What does it mean to annotate a text?

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Annotating a text involves adding notes, comments, or highlights to help understand and analyze the material.

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What is a rough draft?

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A rough draft is the initial version of a piece of writing that is not yet polished or finalized.