Main Idea/Supporting Details
Transitions/
Patterns
Inferences
Purpose/Tone
Argument//F/O
100
The general subject of selection is also known as:
What is the TOPIC
100
Time Order transitions
What provides sequence in pattern *steps *stages *chronology
100
From the Reader vs. from the Writer
What is difference between Inference and Implied
100
The purposes for writing
What are- *inform *persuade *entertain
100
Argument
What is a POINT (topic) supported by logical support (evidence/reasons) that genuinely backup your claim
200
Another name for the Main Idea
What is the POINT
200
Contrast transitions
What provides ideas connected in different, opposing, contrasting ways
200
Inference
What is "drawing a conclusion" from ideas not directly stated in the selection
200
Tone
How the writer reveals his or her attitude toward the subject he or she is writing about. Expressed through words and details--voice
200
Parts of an argument
*Point-subject *Support -Relevant -adequate
300
The author provides "clues" for supporting details by using these
What are list word (aka: key words for verbal clues)
300
Illustration transitions
What provides a definition and/or example
300
Simile
What is a "stated comparison" using LIKE or AS
300
Irony
What is writing (saying) one thing and meaning the opposite When an occurrence is opposite of what is expected
300
Relevance
What are reasons that 'really' apply and support your point
400
Major Details
Which detail explains and develops the Main Idea and is required for comprehension.
400
Transitional words
What are words or phrases that show relationships between ideas According to the text, what are ways to determine Major Supporting Details
400
Metaphor
What is an "implied comparison" WITHOUT LIKE or AS
400
Persuasion
What is a way to convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view on a subject -beneficial to provide facts as support
400
Adequate
What is enough support for your point
500
According to the text, the way to find the Main Idea
What are Topic/Key words that lead you to Supporting Details Page 68, 80
500
Shows the why something happened
What are cause/effect transitions
500
Guidelines for Inferencing
*focus on text *use background knowledge *consider alternatives (read everything before making a decision)
500
Entertain
What is a way to appeal to the readers senses and imagination; text primarily uses humor
500
Opinion
What is a belief, judgment, or conclusion that CANNOT BE PROVEN
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