Inference
As Martin walked down the street, he noticed that mot people were carrying closed umbrellas. Although he had not seen a weather report, what could Martin infer?
That it is going to rain.
What is the text feature that is in the back of a nonfiction book and tells you the page number for each word?
Index
Identify the EFFECT: "I kicked the ball super hard. As a result, it went onto the roof."
As a result it went onto the roof.
Where is the setting in a story?
where the story takes place
A syllable or word that comes before a root word to change its meaning
prefix
Max stepped up to the plate. He held the bat up and stared intently at the pitcher as he watched several balls fly by. Then, he walked back to the dugout and sat down. What can the reader infer from this short story?
He struck out
What are the sentences called under a picture in a book or passage?
caption
Identify the CAUSE in the sentence, "Since I didn't study, I failed the test."
Since I didn't study
What is an autobiography ?
A book that is written about yourself.
Once upon a time, a boy when to the market to sell a cow, but instead, he traded his cow for some magic beans. The author's purpose here was to ______________.
Entertain
It was 8:30 on Thursday night. Emily stared at the large, empty poster board on her bed. Then she looked at the stack of books about Abraham Lincoln on her desk. Emily began to cry. Why do you think Emily was crying?
Emily forgot to do her school project and it is due tomorrow.
What text feature tells you the definition of a word ?
Glossary
Identify the EFFECT in the sentence, "I got sick, so the doctor gave me medicine.
So the doctor gave me medicine.
What is main idea?
What the story is all about.
George Washington was the 1st president of the United States. Before he was president, he was a soldier. The author's purpose here was to __________.
Inform
Susie looked down at her beautiful dress. She looked like a princess! The music started to play. She held the flowers tightly and started to walk slowly towards the front. Everyone smiled as she walked by. What is Suzie doing?
Susie is a flower girl in a wedding.
What do you call the darken words in a text?
Bold print
Identify the EFFECT in the sentence, "Since it was so hot outside, my popsicle melted."
My popsicle melted
What are the four story elements?
main character, setting, problem, and solution
Elephants are huge in size. They have big, flat feet that can be dangerous if you are stepped on. Their long big trunks can be used for drinking water and for protecting themselves or their loved ones. Their ears are also large. The ears are used to help keep them cool. What is the main idea of the story?
Everything on the elephant is big.
Mom was working all day. When she got home she was so tired. She was covered in a white substance and smelled really sweet. When it was time for dinner, she mentioned she brought home a dessert from work and we could enjoy it after dinner. What type of work does mom do?
Mom works in a bakery.
What does the table of contents tell you?
The chapters in a book and the pages they are on.
Identify the EFFECT: "Maddie and Emily were fighting all week. Emily stole Maddie's journal."
Maddie and Emily were fighting all week.
_____________ and ____________ are antonyms.
choices may vary
rich/poor
cold/hot
rainy/sunny
big/ little
The athlete was so hungry after his race that he consumed a large amount of food for supper. What does the word consumed mean in this sentence?
to eat