RI 6.1/6.2 Review

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What are relevant details in a text?

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Specific pieces of information that provide evidence or examples to support the central idea or thesis statement of the text.

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What is an inference?

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An idea or conclusion that's drawn from evidence that you read and what you already know.

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When using a direct quote or paraphrase, you should ______ your source.

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Cite.

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What is an objective summary?

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A brief retelling of the important parts of a story; no opinion.

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What is the purpose of identifying the central idea in a text?

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To understand the main message or theme of the text and to summarize it in a concise manner.

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What is a central idea?

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To restate information 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 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 textual evidence?

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Quotations, summaries, or paraphrases from a text that support an argument or claim.