6th Grade ELA Test Prep

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What is the author's purpose for writing informational text?

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To inform the reader with facts.

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What is essential to a good paraphrase?

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A good paraphrase simplifies the original text without including the reader's opinion.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Give an example of an antonym pair.

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quarrel/agree or minute/large.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.

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What is included in a paraphrase?

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A paraphrase includes the main idea and supporting details, but not new information.

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What does it mean to paraphrase a text?

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To restate the text in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What are supporting details?

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