ELA Review

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What is a claim (inference)?

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An answer/statement based on information and background knowledge.

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What is the message or lesson in a story called?

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Theme.

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What is an example of stage directions?

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"She stomps to the other side of the room."

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What should your note sheet for a nonfiction text include?

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Who, what, when, where, why.

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What is a summary of a text?

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A few sentences that give the gist of what the text was about.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central message or lesson conveyed by the story.

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What are stage directions?

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Instructions in a script that tell actors how to move or behave.

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What is the purpose of taking notes?

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To capture key information and ideas for better understanding and recall.

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What does 'who, what, when, where, why' refer to in note-taking?

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Key questions to summarize important details in nonfiction texts.

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What is the difference between a summary and a retelling?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a retelling includes all details.