6th Grade ELA Informational Standard Review

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What is the purpose of RI 6.1 in informational texts?

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RI 6.1 focuses on citing textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

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How does RI 6.2 guide students in understanding central ideas?

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RI 6.2 requires students to determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text.

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What does RI 6.3 emphasize regarding details in a passage?

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RI 6.3 emphasizes the importance of analyzing how specific details support the central idea or theme of a text.

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What is the significance of RI 6.4 in vocabulary understanding?

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RI 6.4 focuses on determining the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings.

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What type of questions does RI 6.8 address?

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RI 6.8 addresses the analysis of the author's argument and specific claims in a text, including the evaluation of the reasoning and evidence.

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What is the difference between explicit and implicit information in a text?

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Explicit information is directly stated in the text, while implicit information is suggested or inferred from the text.

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How can students identify the main idea of a passage?

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Students can identify the main idea by looking for the most important point the author is making, often found in the topic sentence or conclusion.

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What strategies can be used to make inferences from a text?

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Strategies include using context clues, considering the author's tone, and connecting prior knowledge to the information presented.

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What role do supporting details play in understanding a text?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that reinforce the main idea or argument presented in the text.

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How can students effectively summarize a passage?

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Students can summarize a passage by identifying the main idea and key supporting details, then restating them in their own words.