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What is Pollyanna Whittier known for?
What is Pollyanna Whittier known for?
In 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,' what does Brom do to scare Ichabod Crane?
In 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,' what does Brom do to scare Ichabod Crane?
What happens to Matilda's father in the book 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl?
What happens to Matilda's father in the book 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl?
Who raised King Arthur in the myth of King Arthur?
Who raised King Arthur in the myth of King Arthur?
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In 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,' what is special about the Headless Horseman?
In 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,' what is special about the Headless Horseman?
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What does Ichabod Crane do when chased by the Headless Horseman in 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'?
What does Ichabod Crane do when chased by the Headless Horseman in 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'?
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'Robinson Crusoe' is categorized as which type of fiction?
'Robinson Crusoe' is categorized as which type of fiction?
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'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' emphasizes a theme related to:
'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' emphasizes a theme related to:
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What lesson does Roald Dahl's 'Matilda' teach through its themes?
What lesson does Roald Dahl's 'Matilda' teach through its themes?
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What is the main idea of a passage called if it's explicitly stated?
What is the main idea of a passage called if it's explicitly stated?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five organizational patterns present in nonfiction texts?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five organizational patterns present in nonfiction texts?
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How can you distinguish between a firsthand account and a secondhand account?
How can you distinguish between a firsthand account and a secondhand account?
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What should you do to interpret content in an oral presentation?
What should you do to interpret content in an oral presentation?
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What is an effective way to share research on a topic using information from different texts?
What is an effective way to share research on a topic using information from different texts?
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What type of text provides facts about various topics?
What type of text provides facts about various topics?
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How can visual and quantitative presentations help in understanding content?
How can visual and quantitative presentations help in understanding content?
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What is the main difference between first person and third person point of view?
What is the main difference between first person and third person point of view?
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Which point of view addresses the audience directly using the pronoun 'you'?
Which point of view addresses the audience directly using the pronoun 'you'?
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What is an important skill to deepen understanding of literary texts, especially when looking at different cultures?
What is an important skill to deepen understanding of literary texts, especially when looking at different cultures?
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When comparing and contrasting a book and a movie, what should you consider?
When comparing and contrasting a book and a movie, what should you consider?
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What does it mean to 'contrast' when comparing elements of a book and a movie?
What does it mean to 'contrast' when comparing elements of a book and a movie?
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What type of diagram can be used to organize observations when comparing and contrasting?
What type of diagram can be used to organize observations when comparing and contrasting?
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How should you decide your opinion on changes between a book and a movie?
How should you decide your opinion on changes between a book and a movie?
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When you make connections between a book and a movie, what should you be prepared to do?
When you make connections between a book and a movie, what should you be prepared to do?
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What type of account is written by someone who experienced an event?
What type of account is written by someone who experienced an event?
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Which of the following is NOT a method used to interpret an oral presentation?
Which of the following is NOT a method used to interpret an oral presentation?
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What does a secondhand account use to refer to events or topics?
What does a secondhand account use to refer to events or topics?
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How can visual and quantitative presentations aid in understanding content?
How can visual and quantitative presentations aid in understanding content?
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What is the most important benefit of recognizing the main idea of a piece of writing?
What is the most important benefit of recognizing the main idea of a piece of writing?
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How can integrating information from two different texts be beneficial?
How can integrating information from two different texts be beneficial?
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What is the purpose of identifying the structure of a text?
What is the purpose of identifying the structure of a text?
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Why is finding the main idea in what you're reading important?
Why is finding the main idea in what you're reading important?
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What type of fictional story is 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' by Washington Irving?
What type of fictional story is 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' by Washington Irving?
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In 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl, what does Matilda do to get back at Miss Trunchbull?
In 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl, what does Matilda do to get back at Miss Trunchbull?
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What is the main characteristic of Pollyanna Whittier from the books by Eleanor H. Porter?
What is the main characteristic of Pollyanna Whittier from the books by Eleanor H. Porter?
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Which character in literature is known for being shipwrecked on a deserted island for 28 years?
Which character in literature is known for being shipwrecked on a deserted island for 28 years?
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What mythical creature helps young Arthur become the head of the Round Table in the King Arthur legend?
What mythical creature helps young Arthur become the head of the Round Table in the King Arthur legend?
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'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' emphasizes which thematic element throughout the story?
'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' emphasizes which thematic element throughout the story?
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'Pollyanna' by Eleanor H. Porter teaches readers primarily about the importance of:
'Pollyanna' by Eleanor H. Porter teaches readers primarily about the importance of:
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'Matilda' by Roald Dahl is narrated from which point of view?
'Matilda' by Roald Dahl is narrated from which point of view?
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'Robinson Crusoe' by Daniel Defoe is categorized as which type of fiction?
'Robinson Crusoe' by Daniel Defoe is categorized as which type of fiction?
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What is the main difference between the first person and third person point of view?
What is the main difference between the first person and third person point of view?
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When comparing and contrasting a book and a movie, what should you consider?
When comparing and contrasting a book and a movie, what should you consider?
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Which type of diagram can be used to organize observations when comparing and contrasting?
Which type of diagram can be used to organize observations when comparing and contrasting?
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What is an important skill to deepen understanding of literary texts, especially when looking at different cultures?
What is an important skill to deepen understanding of literary texts, especially when looking at different cultures?
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Which point of view addresses the audience directly using the pronoun 'you'?
Which point of view addresses the audience directly using the pronoun 'you'?
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What should you be ready to do when making connections between a book and a movie?
What should you be ready to do when making connections between a book and a movie?
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What does 'contrast' mean when comparing elements of a book and a movie?
What does 'contrast' mean when comparing elements of a book and a movie?
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'Robinson Crusoe' is categorized as which type of fiction?
'Robinson Crusoe' is categorized as which type of fiction?
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