RI 5.2 Task Cards

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea of a paragraph is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To compare means to identify similarities between two or more things, while to contrast means to identify differences.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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The topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph and sets the direction for the content that follows.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text without going into detail.

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What is the difference between fact and 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.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What does it mean to identify the author's purpose?

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Identifying the author's purpose means understanding why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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What is a cause and effect relationship?

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A cause and effect relationship shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is a main idea statement?

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A main idea statement is a sentence that summarizes the primary point of a paragraph or text.