ELA Review

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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True or False: The main idea does not need supporting details.

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False. The main idea is often supported by details that explain or illustrate it.

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How can you determine the theme of a story?

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Think about what the character has learned throughout the story.

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What text structure compares and contrasts two or more topics?

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Compare and contrast.

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Identify the main idea: Rodeo clowns face great danger while protecting riders during performances.

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Rodeo clowns expose themselves to danger to protect riders.

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What is a sequence in writing?

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A sequence is the order in which events or steps occur.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in a text?

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Cause and effect explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is a descriptive text structure?

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Descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author conveys through the story.