ELPAC Reading Flashcard

Front

What is the main topic of a text?

Back

The main topic is the primary subject or focus of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What does it mean to match a sentence to a picture?

Back

It means to choose a sentence that accurately describes what is happening in the picture.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is a title?

Back

A title is the name of a text that gives an idea of what it is about.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What does 'that way' mean in a sentence?

Back

'That way' indicates a method or manner of doing something.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What does the word 'they' refer to in a sentence?

Back

'They' is a pronoun that refers to a group of people or things mentioned earlier.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

Back

The main idea can often be found in the first sentence or is the most important point discussed.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

Back

The conclusion summarizes the main points and provides a final thought.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

What does it mean to infer information from a text?

Back

To infer means to make a logical guess based on clues in the text.

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CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2