New Immigrants Share Their Stories/ A Common Bond 8B

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What should good readers do to find the main idea?

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Good readers should annotate supporting details, highlight statistics, and summarize as they read.

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How many languages are spoken at International High School?

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30+ languages are spoken at International High School.

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What genre is 'A Common Bond'?

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The genre of 'A Common Bond' is Informational Text.

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Why are students called English Language Learners (ELLs)?

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Students are called ELLs because for some of them, English is their 3rd or 4th or more language.

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What does the documentary 'New Immigrants Share Their Stories' show?

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The documentary shows St. Luke's students visiting students at Newcomers High School.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact, example, or description that helps explain or support the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

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What is the purpose of highlighting statistics in a text?

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Highlighting statistics helps to emphasize important data that supports the main idea.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.