6th Reading Informational Text

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When information is _____________, you have to draw inferences from the text.

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implied

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Evidence is ___________________

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Scientific data that supports the claim

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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 type of organizational pattern is events listed in time order?

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chronological

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What does the word impact mean?

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influence or effect

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What are supporting details?

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Facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

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What is the purpose of a text feature?

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To help readers understand the content better, such as headings, graphs, and charts.