Develop advanced reading comprehension strategies: identifying central ideas, evaluating evidence, analyzing author's purpose, and interpreting vocabulary in context.
Use the strategies: re-read, annotate, cite evidence. Write in complete sentences.
Analyze an informational passage for central ideas, evidence, author's purpose, and vocabulary.
Language Arts - Grade 9-12
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What is the difference between a main idea and a thesis statement?
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What is the difference between a fact and an inference?
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What does it mean to 'cite textual evidence'?
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An article argues that plastic straws should be banned to protect ocean wildlife. What is most likely the author's purpose?
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What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
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An author uses short, choppy sentences during a chase scene. What effect does this create?
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What questions should you ask to evaluate an author's credibility?
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How can context clues help you determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word?