Central idea/ Theme
Text Evidence
Inference
Essay Writing
Test strategies
100

What is the central idea?

The main message or lesson of the text

100
What is text evidence?

A quote or detail from the text

100

What is an inference?

 A conclusion based on evidence + thinking

100

What is a hook?

A question, comment, or statement that grabs readers' attention. 

100

What should you do first?

 Read the question

200

How is theme developed ?

Through key details and events in the text

200

When should you go back to the text? 

 Before choosing an answer


200

What 2 things do you need to make an inference?

 Text evidence + your thinking

200

What three things go into an introduction? 

Hook, Background information, Thesis/Claim 

200

What should you do while reading?

 Annotate

300

Which is a better theme: “Dogs are fun” or “Friendship helps people grow”?

Friendship helps people grow 

300

Which is stronger: guessing or using evidence?

 Using evidence

300

If a character slams the door, what can you infer?

They are angry or upset

300

What format should EACH body paragraphs be in?

RACECE format 

300

Why underline key words in a question?

 To understand what the question is asking


400

What should you NOT include in a summary?

Personal opinion

400

What are two ways to use evidence?

Quote or paraphrase

400

Why must inferences be supported?

Because they must be proven with text evidence

400

What should your body paragraphs be about? 

Turn the bullet points into body paragraphs 

400

What does STOP stand for?

 Silly, Tricky, Opposite, Perfect

500

What are three parts of a conclusion?

Restated claim, Summary of ideas, and closing thought 

500

What is scrap paper used for?

 Planning, notes, organizing, thinking

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