Unit 2 - Reading Skill Assessment A

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What does 'free-range' mean?

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Free-range refers to animals that are allowed to walk freely outside instead of being confined in cages.

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What is the purpose of context clues in reading?

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Context clues help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases based on the surrounding text.

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What is a text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way information is organized in a text, such as compare/contrast, sequence, or description.

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What does 'compare' mean in reading?

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To compare means to identify similarities between two or more things.

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What does 'contrast' mean in reading?

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To contrast means to identify differences between two or more things.

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What is a description text structure?

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A description text structure provides details about a topic, often using sensory language to create a vivid picture.

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What is the significance of a title in an article?

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The title gives readers a preview of the content and main idea of the article.

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What is the difference between 'cause' and 'effect'?

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A cause is why something happens, while an effect is what happens as a result.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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Summarizing helps to condense the main ideas and key points of a text into a shorter form.

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What does 'analyze' mean in the context of reading?

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To analyze means to examine the components of a text to understand its meaning and structure.