Academic Vocabulary
Text that explains or describes something.
a. narrative b. expository c. text structure
b. expository
Harley and Marley are twins.They live in Covington Georgia. They get up everyday to feed the chickens before going to school.
Which sentence includes the setting in this paragraph?
They live in Covington Georgia.
We were excited to visit Six Flags for the day. Nana, Pop-Pop, and I got into Nana's SUV. We ____________ to the park. We had a good time riding roller coasters. a. raced b. walked c. crossed
a. raced
The crop that gives the most food to humans and animals in the United States is corn. Most of the corn grown is for use as animal feed. The farmers of the United States produce about one half of all the corn grown in the world. What is the main idea? a. Corn is grown as feed for humans and animals. b. Corn is grown all over the world. c. Corn is important as it is used for many things.
a. Corn is grown as feed for humans and animals.
The words and sentences around an unknown word
a. main idea b. contrast c. context clues
c. context clues
The people and sometimes animals in the story.
Characters
My name is Daniel. I played soccer against my friend's team. She taunted me on the field and I missed the goal. I tried to taunt her. Her team won. What did Daniel mean when he said he was taunted. a. he was cheered by his friend b. his friend said something to keep him from scoring c. his friend is better than him at soccer
b. his friend said something to keep him from scoring
One of the most welcome sights in the desert is the cactus. The cactus is a plant that can store large amounts of water. It has a thick, tough skin to keep the water in. There are many kinds of cacti. Some grow as tall as 50 feet. What is the main idea? a. The cactus grows in most parts of the world. b. The cactus is a beautiful-looking plant. c. The cactus is designed for storing water.
c. The cactus is designed for storing water.
The way things are organized in a text.
a. text structure b. chronological order c. theme
a. text structure
The main character in the story and the character that works against the main story.
a. hero and villain b. protagonist and antagonist c. friend and foe
b. protagonist and antagonist
I am in a hurry in the morning. I eat a small breakfast. I am busy at lunchtime. I do not eat lunch. I am hungry at night. I eat a big __________. a. snack b. dinner c. dessert
b. dinner
There are about 2,000 kinds of bats. They come in many sizes. bats are rather strange looking animals. They are soft and furry with large ears. Bats can not run or walk. They usually eat insects. Bats are the only mammals that fly. What is the main idea? a. Bats are unusual mammals. b. Bats move by runnung and flying. c. Bats look like many other animals.
a. Bats are unusual mammals.
Provides examples, evidence, or facts to support the main idea.
a. adverbs b. examples c. key details
c. key details
What happens in the story: characters face a conflict, or problem, and resolve it.
Plot
There are so many people in the city who do and sell things at the market. Some merchants sell goods and services. Some sell cloths.Some give back massages I like the merchants who wash cars. What are services? a. things people do for you b. things you can touch c. things you can taste
a. things people do for you
Cats are popular house pets. Cats come in a variety of colors. Some cats have long hair and some have short hair. There are cats that have no tails. Cats can have eyes of many different colors. A cat can be solid color, more than one color, or striped. What is the main idea? a. Cats make the best house pet. b. Cats are very similar. c. There is much variety in the cat family.
c. There is much variety in the cat family.
When you describe how things or people are different.
a. contrast b. compare c. construct
a. contrast
The story’s message or lesson: It is usually not stated directly but can be figured out from the events of the story.
a. main idea b. theme c. information
b. theme
The police officer held her hand out. The cars halted. The children crossed the street. Then the police officer waved her hand. All the cars started to move again. What does the word halted mean? a. sped up b. continued c. ceased
c. ceased
Chocolate is a popular food. Today we think of it mainly as a candy. Years ago, it started out as a drink. All chocolate is made from the beans of the cacao tree. There are many steps to follow in turning cacao beans into the kind of chocolate we eat. What is the main idea? a. Making chocolate is a long process. b. Chocolate is high in vitamins. c. Chocolate has few uses.
a. Making chocolate is a long process.