Reading Skills
What is theme of a story?
The lesson learned or moral of the story.
What is a simile?
A figure of speech that directly compares two different things, usually using the connecting words "like," "as," or "than".
What is author’s purpose?
What the author wants you to understand or take in from the story. The "why" a writer writes a story.
What does it mean to summarize a text?
Taking a long story or article and shortening it to just the most important points in your own words
Which point of view uses the words “he,” “she,” or “they”?
3rd person point of view
What are context clues?
Hints found in the words, sentences, and images surrounding an unknown word that help a reader figure out its meaning.
What is the subject of this sentence? "Running through the park, the small dog chased the ball."
Why is it important to use text evidence when answering questions?
It proves your answer is right, and shows you truly understand the story.
What does it mean to infer?
To read between the lines.
What is a homophone?
Homophones are words that sound exactly the same when spoken, but have different spellings and different meanings.
What makes a conclusion effective?
Your conclusion gives your reader something to take away and summarizes the text.
What is the difference between the main idea of a paragraph and a supporting detail?
The main idea is the most important point or the "big picture" message of a paragraph, while supporting details are the facts, examples, or evidence that prove or explain that point.
What is the climax of a story?
The big "turning point" where the main character finally faces their biggest problem.
Neither the teacher nor the students ______ going on the field trip. (is/are)
are
If a word has the prefix “un-,” what does it usually mean?
“not,” “opposite of,” or “the reverse of”
If you encounter an unfamiliar word in a text, what are two specific strategies you can use to determine its meaning without a dictionary?
Analyze surrounding context clues for synonyms, antonyms, or definitions, and break the word down into its prefix, root, and suffix to deduce its meaning based on familiar word parts.
What is foreshadowing?
When an author gives small hints or clues about what will happen later in a story.
Identify the synonym for "vivid"
bright
Name FIVE types of text structure
description, compare and contrast, order and sequence, cause and effect, problem and solution.
What makes a strong written response?
Restate, Answer, Cite Evidence, Explain. Response is organized, uses good details, and has proper grammar.