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CRCT Review: Reading
Paragraphs, Formatting, Transition Words, Strategies
11
Language - English
7th Grade
04/28/2014

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Topic Sentence
Definition
the sentence that tells specifically what the paragraph is about
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Main Idea
Definition
the concept that will be discussed within a paragraph
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Supporting Details
Definition
back up/defend the main idea
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Redundant Sentence
Definition
repeats information
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Theme
Definition
the "life lesson" that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing, a movie, etc.
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Compare and Contrast
Definition
tells how two things are the same and different
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Chronological Order
Definition
tells the sequence of how to do something
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Spatial
Definition
arranging details in order of their location or “space”
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Cause and Effect
Definition
explains how one thing effects the other
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Logical Order
Definition
grouping related ideas together- how things are alike/different or defining by characteristics
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Order of Importance
Definition
giving an evaluation and reasons to support your opinion
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