Power Words!

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What does it mean to 'infer'?

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To make an opinion based on reasoning and evidence from the text.

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What can we infer if someone chooses the last player left on a team?

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The person may not think that player is the best choice.

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Why do we use textual evidence?

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To prove a claim or support an argument.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place where a story happens.

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What is 'textual evidence'?

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Direct quotes taken from the text.

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What does it mean to 'analyze' a text?

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To examine the text closely to understand its meaning and structure.

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What does 'evaluate' mean in reading?

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To judge or determine the significance or value of something.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea of a story.