Context Clues
What does the word lethargic mean as it used in the sentence below?
Diane was lethargic; she didn't have the energy to get out of bed.
Tired or lack of energy.
Why do authors include captions?
Authors include captions to write and explain what is in the image or how it relates to the passage.
In order to identify the central idea, you should...
Look for repeated words in the text.
Look at the first and last sentence in the text
Look at the title
Look for important information you think the author wants you to know.
What are 4 types of text structure?
Chronological order or C-order
Cause and effect
Problem and solution
Compare and contrast
The waiter is as busy as a bee.
Simile.
How can you find the meaning of an unknown word in a paragraph or sentence?
Find out the topic of the paragraph that has the unknown word in it. (Go back to paragraph 4)
Look at the words around the unknown word
Take out the unknown word and insert the answer choices words to see if they make sense.
Why does the author include timelines?
To list important dates in order.
What is a perspective? To find a character's perspective you should...
Think about what the character says
Think about what the character is doing (Actions)
Think about what the character is feeling
What text structure is being used for the sentences below?
They wanted to keep water out of the homes and businesses and off the streets. So, the decided to fill one million sandbags.
Cause and effect.
The sun kissed me while I was clicking a picture.
Personification
My mom wanted me to inspect my room to make sure it was all clean, which is a methodical examination of all the items in my room.
To examine or check
What are subheadings? Why do authors include subheadings?
Subheadings are brief summaries of the content of each section. They are used to divide a text into sections so readers can scan and locate relevant information quickly.
What are some ways to check to see if your chosen answer is correct?
Go back into the text to find evidence
X out answers that doesn't make any sense or are untrue
Which text structure is being used below?
Coco Cola is one of the world's most recognizable brands. The company began when John Pemberton created it in 1886. At the time, it was believed that carbonated beverages were good for the health. Pemberton ran ads for Coca Cola in the newspaper later that year. In 1849, a man began bottling Coca Cola in Mississippi. 5 years later, another bottle opened up in Tennessee.
Chronological order or C-order.
Her laughter was a melody.
Metaphor.
The doctor's writing was utterly illegible; no one could read those scribbles.
unreadable or unclear.
Name 4 types of text features.
Titles
Pictures/photos
Maps
Timelines
Captions
What should you do when you are reading the question?
Write down important words you think you should know? (Summarize, central idea, feelings, characters, prediction, theme)
Which text structure is being used below?
Unlike Chick-fil-A, McDonald's also sells hamburgers. Both serve fries, but Chick-fil-A only serve waffle fries.
Compare and contrast.
She talks a mile a minute.
Hyperbole.
Marty is gregarious, unlike his brother who is quiet and shy.
Social, outgoing, friendly.
By looking at the title below, what do you think you will be reading about?
Arctic Foxes
Foxes
Foxes in the cold
How the fox survives or adapt in its environment
How the fox hunt for prey
Why does the F.A.S.T test provide you with the highlighter and strike through tool?
Using the highlighting tool will help you highlight important information you think you should know. Also, will help to find evidence! Using the strike through tool will help to eliminate questions that are untrue or doesn't make any sense.
Which text structure is being used below?
My cat sometimes scratches the furniture. My mother became very annoyed with her and now I have to give her away. My friend suggested I cover the furniture, and I did just that. Now, my mother and cat are the best of friends. My friend's solution worked.
Problem and solution.
My clothes stood so erect as if someone had ordered them to stay in attention, as soon as I had ironed them.
Personification.