(Tues 12/17) ELA HW. Daily Reading Passages (Week 5: Days 1 & 2

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What is a quote?

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A quote is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. In literature, it often refers to a passage from a text that supports an argument or answer.

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Why is it important to support answers with quotes from a passage?

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Supporting answers with quotes provides evidence for your reasoning, making your argument stronger and more credible.

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What does it mean to analyze a passage?

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To analyze a passage means to examine its components, such as themes, characters, and literary devices, to understand its meaning and significance.

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What is a passage in literature?

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A passage is a specific section of a text, which can be a few sentences or a paragraph, that conveys a particular idea or theme.

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What is the purpose of daily reading passages in ELA?

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Daily reading passages help students practice comprehension skills, analyze texts, and improve their reading fluency.

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What is comprehension in reading?

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Comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret what you read, including grasping the main idea and details.

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What does it mean to infer meaning from a text?

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Inferring meaning involves using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a passage.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be derived from a story or passage.