5th grade ELA review

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What is a description?

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A description provides details about a person, place, or thing, helping the reader visualize it.

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What does chronological order mean?

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Chronological order is the arrangement of events in the order they occurred in time.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important or central thought that the text conveys.

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What is the difference between 'then' and 'than'?

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'Then' refers to time, while 'than' is used for comparisons.

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What is an expository essay?

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An expository essay is a type of writing that explains, describes, or informs the reader about a topic.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or main idea that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What are details in a text?

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Details are specific pieces of information that support the main idea and help to elaborate on it.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To compare means to identify similarities, while to contrast means to identify differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a problem/solution text structure?

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A problem/solution text structure presents an issue and then discusses one or more solutions to that issue.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and provides closure to the reader.