ELA (informational) Review

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What can help find the main idea?

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The first and last sentence of the story.

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How is the author's attitude or tone revealed?

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Through their word choice.

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True or False: Your thesis statement states the main idea of the essay in one sentence.

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True.

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What is the main idea of the following text: Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.

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Soccer is a worldwide sport.

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Why is the setting important in the following text: It was a cold, dark night and Sarah was walking alone home. She could hear the crunching of the ice under her feet as she moved quickly. Her heart beat scared like a drum.

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Being outside alone in the dark made Sarah scared.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What does the term 'tone' refer to in writing?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact, example, or explanation that helps to clarify or support the main idea.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.