Unit 2 - Reading Skill Assessment A

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to identify how two or more things are alike.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To contrast means to identify how two or more things are different.

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What is a Problem/Solution text structure?

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A Problem/Solution text structure presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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What is a descriptive text structure?

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A descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a chronological text structure?

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A chronological text structure presents events in the order they occur.

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What is a compare/contrast text structure?

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A compare/contrast text structure discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual representation of data that shows relationships between different variables.

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What is an illustration?

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An illustration is a visual representation, such as a drawing or picture, that helps explain or enhance the text.

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph.

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What are signal words?

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Signal words are words or phrases that indicate the organization of a text, such as 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.