Question Stem Analysis

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What is Question Stem Analysis?

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Question Stem Analysis is the process of examining the wording and structure of a question to understand what is being asked and how to approach answering it.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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What does 'text evidence' refer to?

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Text evidence refers to specific examples or quotations from a text that support an answer or argument.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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What is a 'theme' in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What does 'making connections across texts' mean?

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Making connections across texts involves comparing and contrasting themes, characters, or events from different works to enhance understanding.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

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What are 'context clues'?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What is 'figurative language'?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation, often to create imagery or emphasize a point.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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Summarizing a text involves condensing the main ideas and key points into a shorter form, helping to clarify understanding.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is 'author's purpose'?

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Author's purpose refers to the reason an author has for writing a text, such as to inform, entertain, persuade, or express an opinion.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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How can vocabulary help in understanding a text?

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Understanding vocabulary is crucial as it allows readers to grasp the meaning of the text and engage with its content more effectively.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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What is 'characterization' in literature?

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Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality, traits, and motivations of a character in a story.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3