Unit 2 Flashcardziz Review

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What is a good strategy or formula for making an inference?

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What you know + what the text says.

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What are energy-efficient improvements?

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Improvements that make a home more comfortable and can yield long-term financial rewards.

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What is the main idea of the paragraph about Shakespeare?

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People today are interested in Shakespeare’s work because of the characters.

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What is a SUPPORTING DETAIL?

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Facts, examples, reasons, or descriptions that support the main idea.

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What is the author's perspective about full day kindergarten?

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In favor of full day Kindergarten.

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What does 'main idea' refer to in a text?

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The most important point the writer is trying to make.

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What is an inference?

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A reasonable conclusion based on evidence and prior knowledge.

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What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

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To provide evidence and examples that reinforce the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To briefly restate the text in your own words.

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What is the significance of energy-efficient appliances?

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They can reduce utility bills and increase home value over time.