I REady Unit 17

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Prediction

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A prediction is a guess about what will happen in the future, based on what is known or experienced

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Inference

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An "inference" is like being a detective - you use clues to figure out something that isn't directly said.

Text + Schema = Inference

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Details

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"Details in reading" means the small pieces of information or facts that make up a story or text,

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Paraphrase

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A paraphrase is a way to restate someone else's ideas in your own words, while still keeping the original meaning. Basically, tell the story again in your own words.

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Context Clues

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Context clues are hints that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words in a sentence, paragraph, or text.

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Text Evidence

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Text evidence is information from a text that supports an idea or opinion

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Central Idea

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The central idea of a text is the most important thing the author wants the reader to understand about the topic.

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Author's Purpose

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An author's purpose is the reason why an author writes something

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Compare and Contrast

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Text Structure

Comparing and contrasting is a way to examine two or more things to determine how they are similar and different.