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What genre best describes a book about how a Native American girl might have survived after her village was destroyed by English settlers from Jamestown, in 1622?
- fictional essay
- historical fiction
- informational article
- nonfiction narrative
A book that accurately describes a time period is called historical fiction.
A book that accurately describes a time period is called historical fiction.
A book that accurately describes a time period is called historical fiction.
A book that accurately describes a time period is called historical fiction.
Look for the context clues in this sentence that would help you figure out what infiltrate means.
Carnarvon and Carter were the first to infiltrate the chamber where they discovered gold, treasures, and the tomb of King Tut.
Which phrase best defines infiltrate as it’s used in this sentence?
- enter or gain access
- destroy or attack
- steal or smuggle
- read or learn about
Based on the context clues “were the first” and “discovered gold,” the word infiltrate most likely means “to enter or gain access.”
Based on the context clues “were the first” and “discovered gold,” the word infiltrate most likely means “to enter or gain access.”
Based on the context clues “were the first” and “discovered gold,” the word infiltrate most likely means “to enter or gain access.”
Based on the context clues “were the first” and “discovered gold,” the word infiltrate most likely means “to enter or gain access.”
Which detail BEST supports the main idea laughter is the best medicine?
- Laughter is the perfect way to brighten and awaken your body when you are feeling tired.
- Laughter burns calories and is a great workout for your face, chest, stomach, and diaphragm.
- Laughter increases blood flow and oxygen levels as well as relives pain and muscle tension.
- Laughter lightens your overall mood which in return lifts the mood of those around you.
Laughter increases blood flow and oxygen levels as well as relives pain and muscle tension is a supporting detail that explains why laughter is the best medicine.
Laughter increases blood flow and oxygen levels as well as relives pain and muscle tension is a supporting detail that explains why laughter is the best medicine.
Laughter increases blood flow and oxygen levels as well as relives pain and muscle tension is a supporting detail that explains why laughter is the best medicine.
Laughter increases blood flow and oxygen levels as well as relives pain and muscle tension is a supporting detail that explains why laughter is the best medicine.
Which main idea would be BEST supported by the detail: “winter offers fun activities such as sledding, skiing, and ice skating”?
- Winter is cold and icy.
- It is best to stay inside during winter.
- Winter is the best season.
- When it snows, grab a shovel.
“Winter offers fun activities such as sledding, skiing, and ice skating” is a supporting detail that supports the main idea “winter is the best season” because it tells why winter is the best season.
“Winter offers fun activities such as sledding, skiing, and ice skating” is a supporting detail that supports the main idea “winter is the best season” because it tells why winter is the best season.
“Winter offers fun activities such as sledding, skiing, and ice skating” is a supporting detail that supports the main idea “winter is the best season” because it tells why winter is the best season.
“Winter offers fun activities such as sledding, skiing, and ice skating” is a supporting detail that supports the main idea “winter is the best season” because it tells why winter is the best season.
How does using prior knowledge help you better comprehend text?
- It helps you summarize the main idea and supporting details of the text.
- It allows you to connect ideas in the text with what you already know.
- It makes it easier to understand unfamiliar words and phrases.
- It helps you determine the author’s purpose for writing the text.
Prior knowledge allows you to connect with the text by drawing on your own knowledge and experiences. It is using what you already know to gather information and make sense of the text.
Prior knowledge allows you to connect with the text by drawing on your own knowledge and experiences. It is using what you already know to gather information and make sense of the text.
Prior knowledge allows you to connect with the text by drawing on your own knowledge and experiences. It is using what you already know to gather information and make sense of the text.
Prior knowledge allows you to connect with the text by drawing on your own knowledge and experiences. It is using what you already know to gather information and make sense of the text.
Which comprehension strategy relies on information that is implied?
- identifying main ideas
- using context clues
- summarizing
- inferring ideas
You make an inference based on information that is implied. Inferences help you draw conclusions and comprehend text.
You make an inference based on information that is implied. Inferences help you draw conclusions and comprehend text.
You make an inference based on information that is implied. Inferences help you draw conclusions and comprehend text.
You make an inference based on information that is implied. Inferences help you draw conclusions and comprehend text.
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