Retake Standards Mastery Flashcard (7.1, 7.2, 7.3 & 7.5)

Front

Why are supporting details important?

Back

They help me understand the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is an author's purpose?

Back

The reason an author writes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is an important detail when evaluating if Kayla is a good student?

Back

Kayla enjoys reading, and does her work to her full potential.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is the central idea of a text?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is a hyperbole?

Back

Exaggeration or overstatement.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Front

What is a main idea?

Back

The primary point or concept that the author wants to communicate.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Facts, examples, or descriptions that explain or enhance the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What does it mean to infer?

Back

To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is a theme?

Back

The underlying message or lesson in a piece of writing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2