Context Clues, Main Idea, and Supporting Details Review

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What are context clues?

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

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What does the term 'main idea' mean?

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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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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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Context clues can provide hints about the meaning of unknown words, making it easier to comprehend the overall message.

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What does 'ecstatic' mean based on context clues?

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Ecstatic means very happy or excited.

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What is a salutation?

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A salutation is a greeting used when addressing someone.

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What does 'migrate' mean?

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Migrate means to move from one place to another, often seasonally.

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How do you identify the main idea of a passage?

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To identify the main idea, look for the most important point that the author is trying to communicate, often found in the first or last sentence.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea 'plants need sunlight to grow'?

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An example of a supporting detail is 'Plants that get more sunlight grow taller than plants that sit in the dark.'

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What is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

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The purpose of using context clues is to enhance understanding and comprehension of the text.