3.RL.1Reading Between the Lines
What is it called when you guess something about a character or story based on the clues in the text?
What is "inference"
What is the term for the events that make up a story, from the beginning to the end
What is "plot"
If a character is always helping others, what kind of character trait might they have?
What is "kind"?
What do you call the relationship between two events in a story or article?
What is "a connection"?
What is the first thing you should try when you don’t know the meaning of a word in a nonfiction text?
What is "use context clues"
If a character is described as always helping others, what can you infer about that character?
What is "they are kind or helpful"
What part of the plot introduces the main characters and setting?
What is "the exposition"
A character never gives up, even when things are difficult. What is this an example of?
What is "determination"
If an article describes how recycling helps the environment, what connection might you make?
What is "recycling is good for the planet"
If you come across a word you don't understand, which of the following can help?
A) Guessing wildly
B) Looking at the sentence before and after
C) Ignoring it
What is "B) Looking at the sentence before and after"
What can you infer about a story if a character is described as shaking with fear?
What is "the character is scared or nervous"
What is the turning point in a story when the main character faces a challenge or problem?
What is "the climax"
If a character lies to their friend but later apologizes, what character trait could they be showing?
What is "honesty" or "guilt"
What is one way you can describe how two historical events are connected?
What is "one event caused the other" or "one event led to the next"
If an author is trying to persuade you to recycle, what is their purpose?
What is "to persuade"
What type of inference might you make if the author describes the setting as dark, windy, and silent?
What is "the setting might be spooky or mysterious"
What part of the plot happens after the climax, when the problem starts to get solved?
What is "the falling action"
If a character gets very angry at someone for no reason, what might this tell you about their character?
What is "impulsiveness" or "anger"?
If an article talks about how air pollution harms animals and then explains ways to reduce pollution, what is the connection between these ideas?
What is "reducing pollution can help protect animals"
If a book explains how volcanoes erupt and how they affect the earth, what is the author’s purpose?
What is "to inform"
If a character looks sad after a friend leaves, what might you infer about their relationship?
What is "they are close friends and care about each other"
What is the final part of the plot called, where the story wraps up and all loose ends are tied?
What is "the resolution"
A character is brave, but also sometimes acts selfishly. What two character traits does this show?
What is "bravery" and "selfishness"?
How would you describe the connection between a war and the changes it causes in people's lives, based on a nonfiction article?
What is "the war causes people to move, change jobs, or face new challenges"
If an article is written to convince readers to stop littering and take care of the environment, what is the author's purpose?
What is "to persuade"