Information 1
Summarize
To briefly tell the most important parts of a text in your own words
Analyze
To study something carefully by breaking it into parts to understand it better
Thesis
A sentence that clearly tells the main point or claim of your essay
Organizational Pattern
The way an author arranges ideas in a text-
Cause/Effect
Problem/Solution
Chronological Order
Compare/Contrast
Description
Effective
Something that works well and gets the result you want
Context Clue
A word or phrase around an unfamiliar word that helps you figure out its meaning.
Demonstrate
To show how something works or to prove something with examples
Transitions
Words or phrases that connect ideas and help the writing flow smoothly
Informational Text
Writing that gives you facts and information about a real topic
Highlight
To show that something is important by bringing attention to it
Monitor Comprehension
To check yourself as you read to make sure you understand the text.
Explain
To make something clear by telling more about it in a way others can understand
Word Choice
Picking the best and most precise words to express your ideas clearly and powerfully
Author's Message
The big idea or lesson the author wants the reader to think about after reading
Contrast
Print & Graphic Features
Bold words, headings, charts, and graphs that help you understand information better
Evaluate
To judge or decide how good, important, or correct something is
Intro Paragraph
Grabs the reader's attention and clearly states the thesis
Author's Purpose
The reason why the author wrote the text
Determine
To use information, evidence, or reasoning to figure something out
Footnote
A small note at the bottom of page that gives extra information or explains something in the text
Depict
To describe something in words, pictures or actions
Conclusion Paragraph
Wraps up your ideas and leave the reader with something to think about
Supporting Evidence
Details, facts, or examples an author uses to prove a point or back up an idea
Convey
To communicate or share an idea or feeling with others