NWEA Reading

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment about something that is not based on proof or certainty.

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What are supporting sentences?

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Supporting sentences are statements that provide evidence or reasons to back up an opinion or main idea.

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How can you identify an opinion in a text?

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Look for phrases that express personal beliefs or feelings, often using words like 'I think' or 'I believe'.

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What does it mean to prove an opinion?

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To prove an opinion means to provide evidence or reasons that support that opinion.

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What is the purpose of a report?

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The purpose of a report is to present information clearly and concisely, often to inform or persuade the reader.

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What is a hint in reading comprehension?

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A hint is a clue or suggestion that helps you understand the text better or find the answer.

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What does it mean to find the main idea?

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Finding the main idea means identifying the most important point or message that the author is trying to convey.

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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 that cannot be proven.

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How do you choose supporting sentences for an opinion?

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Choose sentences that provide clear evidence or reasons that directly relate to the opinion being expressed.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text without going into detail.