Unit 2 - Reading Skill Assessment A

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What is the purpose of the Table of Contents in a book?

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The Table of Contents tells the reader the names of each chapter and what page the chapter begins on.

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a text. One common structure is Problem/Solution.

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What clue words indicate a Problem and Solution text structure?

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Clue words include: conclude, a reason for, prevent, help, solve.

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What words signal the author's organizational pattern in a cause and effect scenario?

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Signal words include: occurs, cause, so.

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What is the term for how two or more things are different?

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The term is contrast.

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What is the definition of 'cause' in a cause and effect relationship?

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A cause is an event or action that leads to a result or effect.

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What is the definition of 'effect' in a cause and effect relationship?

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An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

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What is the difference between 'compare' and 'contrast'?

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To compare means to identify similarities, while to contrast means to identify differences.

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What is a common text structure that presents a problem and offers solutions?

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The Problem/Solution text structure.

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What are some examples of clue words for Cause/Effect?

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Examples include: because, therefore, as a result.