Reading
Comp.
Comp.
the clues in the text that help you figure something out
context clues
where and when a story takes place
setting
a piece of writing that is not finished yet
draft
comparing two things using "like" or "as"
simile
a statement that you can prove
facts
the main message or lesson of a story
theme
where and when a story takes place
setting
to fix mistakes in writing
edit
giving human qualities to something non-human
personification
a belief or feeling that cannot be proven
opinion
to figure something out using clues and what you already know
inferencing
the problem in a story
conflict
to improve writing by adding, removing, or changing ideas
revise
a comparison that says something is something else
metaphor
the person or group the writing is meant for
audience
a short statement that tells the most important parts of a text
summary
the most exciting part of the story
climax
words that connect ideas in writing
transitions
language that appeals to the senses
imagery
the topic of a piece of writing
main idea/genre
proof from the text that supports your thinking
evidence
who tells the story
narrator
the part of writing that introduces the topic
introduction
tone
a statement the writer tries to prove using evidence
claim