Informational Skills revision

There were not enough classrooms for the students so they built another building.

'A volcano explodes when molten lava builds up, and then explodes from a mountain'

First, put the cocoa in the cup, then add the milk, stir and then heat. Is this chronological order?

Which detail does the author use to support the claim?

What supporting detail can be used for the author's claim?

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A soccer ball is round, made from leather and stitched together, and air is pumped inside.

In summer the sun is high in the sky but in winter the sun is lower in the sky.

A summary includes your opinion and extra information

Africa has many arid parts. With the largest desert in the world, heat is stifling - often reaching temperatures of 100.

Which of these is a thesis?

A thesis is a summary of the main points of the text

What is the main idea of this text?

The thesis is: water should be conserved because it saves money, stops equipment repairs and helps drought areas.

This diagram could be used for compare and contrast

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A summary includes main points of the whole text

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What is the main idea of a text?

In Europe many people take an afternoon siesta whereas in North America this is unusual. Is this compare and contrast?

Soccer players often slipped on the field, so cleats were introduced to give players better grip.

What is the author's claim