Review ELA

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What is an inference?

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An inference is an educated guess made by combining text evidence with what you already know.

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Why were stars important to people long ago?

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Stars were used for navigation and to determine the right time for planting seeds.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a group of lines in a poem that functions like a paragraph.

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When would you summarize a book?

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You would summarize a book to tell someone the main idea or gist of the story.

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What should you do if you don't understand a text the first time you read it?

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You should read it again until you understand it.

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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 does it mean to retell a story?

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To retell a story means to recount the events in your own words.

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence refers to specific details or quotes from a text that support your understanding or inference.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to provide a brief overview of the main points of a text.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be learned from a story.