Clues in the Text

📖Story Brief #10

We look for clues: facts, opinions, story elements.

🎯 Your mission

Read carefully. Then prove you understood.

⚡ 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

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Should we look for clues in the text?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

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