Vocab
The words and phrases around a difficult word to help the reader determine meaning. Gives us hints and helps us to better understand.
Context clues
What is objective vs subjective?
Objective = only facts
Subjective = personal beliefs included with facts
Figurative comparison using “like” or “as”?
Simile
Theme is best described as what?
lesson or message
When answering multiple choice questions, what should you always revisit?
The passage
Denotation means what?
Literal meaning
What is the difference between claim and counterclaim?
Claim = authors main point
Counterclaim = the opposite of the authors belief
The series of events that make up a story.
The Plot of the story
What the text is mostly about is known as the _______ _________ of the text.
Central idea
What should be included on your blank paper?
Who, what, where, when, why, how, details
Connotation refers to what?
emotional meaning
Author's purpose includes what three main ideas?
inform, persuade, entertain
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone = authors feelings
Mood = how the reader feels
What develops theme throughout a story?
Characters, events, and details
The term used to make a guess based on evidence.
Inference
Passage:
“The athlete showed remarkable endurance, continuing the race long after others had stopped.”
Question:
What does “endurance” most nearly mean?
Ability to keep going
Passage:
“School uniforms reduce distractions, improve focus, and create a sense of unity among students.”
Questions:
What is the author’s claim?
School uniforms improve the school environment
Passage:
“The house loomed over the hill, its broken windows staring like hollow eyes.”
Question:
What mood does the author create?
Eerie or suspenseful
Passage:
“Even after failing twice, Lila continued to practice every afternoon. By the end of the year, she performed flawlessly on stage.”
Question:
What theme is BEST supported by this passage?
Perseverance leads to success
Passage:
“Marcus closed his notebook and stared out the window. The rain tapped steadily on the glass, matching the slow rhythm of his thoughts. He hadn’t told anyone about the competition yet—not even his best friend.”
Question:
Which sentence BEST supports the inference that Marcus is feeling uncertain?
“He hadn’t told anyone about the competition yet”
Passage:
“At the meeting, the teachers realized they would need to consolidate their math teams so they would have enough people to participate in the competition on Saturday morning.”
Question:
What does consolidate mean as it is used in the sentence?
a. Mingle
b. Divide
c. Combine
c. Combine
Passage:
“Some argue homework is unnecessary, but studies show that moderate homework improves retention and reinforces learning skills.”
Question:
If the claim is homework improves learning. Which evidence BEST supports the claim?
Studies show moderate homework improves retention
Passage:
“At the beginning, Jenna refused to speak in class. By the end, she confidently presented her project.”
Questions:
How does Jenna change?
She becomes more confident
Passage:
“Many cities are creating more public parks. Studies show access to green space improves mental health and community well-being.”
Question:
What is the central idea?
public parks improve mental health and communities
Passage:
“The scientist repeated the experiment three times, recording each result carefully. Though the outcomes varied slightly, all results pointed to the same conclusion.”
Question:
Which piece of evidence BEST supports the idea that the results were reliable?
“The scientist repeated the experiment three times”