GCS ELA 8 Benchmark Terms

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What does 'supports' mean?

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To provide evidence that backs up a claim.

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What is a 'central idea'?

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The main idea of an entire text.

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What is 'relevant evidence'?

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Evidence that helps to prove a claim.

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What does 'convey' mean?

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To communicate/to show something.

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What is an 'inference'?

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A conclusion you come to after reading evidence.

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What is a 'claim'?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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What does 'analyze' mean?

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To examine something in detail to understand it better.

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What is 'theme'?

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The underlying message or main idea of a literary work.

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What is 'context'?

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a particular event or idea.

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What does 'summarize' mean?

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To give a brief statement of the main points.