Grade 3 RLA STAAR - English

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the main idea of a paragraph, summarizing what the paragraph will be about.

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What does it mean to conclude?

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To conclude means to make a decision or judgment based on the information presented.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain or prove the main idea.

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What is the main claim of an article?

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The main claim is the author's primary argument or point that they want to communicate to the reader.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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The purpose of revising a sentence is to improve clarity, grammar, and overall effectiveness of the writing.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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

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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 fact and 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 the role of transitions in writing?

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Transitions help connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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What is a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a group of sentences that focus on a single idea or topic.