NWEA Map Practice

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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.

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What are key details?

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Key details are important pieces of information that support the main idea of a text.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to provide a short explanation or overview of its main points.

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What is comparison and contrast?

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Comparison and contrast is a method of writing that examines the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the genre of informational text?

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Informational text is a type of non-fiction writing that provides factual information.

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What is a birthday?

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A birthday is an annual celebration of the day a person was born.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to give a brief overview of the main ideas and key details of a text.

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What does it mean to compare two things?

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To compare two things means to look at their similarities.

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What does it mean to contrast two things?

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To contrast two things means to look at their differences.

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What is non-fiction?

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Non-fiction is a genre of writing that is based on real events, people, and facts.