Lesson 10 of 20 · Author's Purpose
⭐ 30 XPClues in the Text
We look for clues: facts, opinions, story elements.
🎯 Your mission
Find what matters in the words.
⚡ The twist
Slow down. The first answer that pops up isn't always the right one.
What You'll Learn
We look for clues: facts, opinions, story elements. They show the purpose. We look for clues in the text. Facts, opinions, and story elements are clues.
Key Points
We look for clues in the text.
Facts, opinions, and story elements are clues.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Should we look for clues in the text?
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