Reading comprehension
What is the main idea?
The most important point the author is making.
What does Context Clues Mean
Words around a word that help you figure out its meaning.
what is chronological order
events in time order
what is a topic sentence
the main idea of a paragraph
what is a noun
person, place, or thing
What is supporting detail
A fact or example that helps explain the main idea.
what is a synonym
words that mean the same
What is cause and effect
something that happens and makes another thing happen
What makes a strong Conclusion
restates idea and wraps up writing
What is a Verb
action or state of being
What does it mean to infer
Use clues + background knowledge to figure something out.
what is an antonym
Words that mean Different
what is compare and contrast
how things are alike and different
What should you check when revising
clarity organization and details
what is a complete sentence
A subject + predicate that expresses a complete thought.
What is the theme of a story
lesson or Message
What does the prefix “un-” mean?
not
what is problem and solution
a problem is introduced and solved
what is elaboration
Adding details, examples , or explanation
when do you use a comma
To separate items in a list or parts of a sentence.
What does it mean to cite evidence
Using details from the text to support your answer.
What does the suffix “-ful” mean?
full of
why does text structure matter
it helps readers understand the purpose
What is the purpose of editing
fix grammar punctuation and spelling
what is a run on sentence
Two or more sentences joined incorrectly.