ELA Flashcard

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What is the claim made about zoos based on the evidence provided?

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Zoos are harmful to the well-being of the animals.

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What type of text is a physics textbook?

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An informational text.

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What does the central idea of a nonfiction text refer to?

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What the text is MOSTLY about.

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Which piece of evidence does NOT support the claim that we still need a post office?

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Nearly 90% of mail is junk mail and throwing it away is bad for the environment.

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Why is it important to provide textual evidence in writing?

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It makes your claim stronger and helps prove your point.

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence refers to specific details or quotes from a text that support a claim or argument.

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What is the purpose of a claim in writing?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true and is supported by evidence.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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

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What is an example of an informational text?

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A physics textbook.

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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 overview of its main points.