FLEX: Theme, Summarizing, Context Clues & CER Assessment

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message in a piece of writing, often expressed as a sentence or statement.

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How should a good summary be compared to the original text?

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A good summary should be shorter than the original text.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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What does it mean to use context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to provide a brief overview of the main points of a text.

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What is a CER assessment?

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CER stands for Claim, Evidence, Reasoning; it is a method used to structure arguments and support conclusions.

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What is an example of a theme?

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An example of a theme is 'friendship can overcome obstacles'.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a paraphrase restates the text in different words without changing the meaning.

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What is the significance of the setting in a story?

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The setting provides context for the story, influencing characters and events.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea can often be found in the topic sentence, which summarizes the paragraph's content.