5th Grade Informational Text Review

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the most important idea of a passage, or what the passage is mainly about.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is the main or most important idea of the text.

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What does the word 'precariously' mean in the context of balancing on a cliff?

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Precariously means dangerously, indicating a risky or unstable position.

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What type of text structure compares and contrasts two or more things?

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The Compare/Contrast text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different.

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What does it mean to clarify instructions?

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To clarify instructions means to explain them in a way that makes them easier to understand.

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What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while nonfiction is based on real events and facts.

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What is the purpose of a text feature like a table of contents?

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A table of contents helps readers navigate the structure of a book by listing the chapters and their page numbers.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.