Context Clues
Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon. What does dismal mean?
Gloomy or Miserable
This type of noun always starts with a capital letter because it names a specific person, place, or thing.
Proper Noun
Before leading the U.S. through the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln was well known for being a _________.
Wrestler
He won over 300 matches with only 1 recorded loss.
Which text structure would be used for telling the similarities and differences between octopus and squid?
What is compare and contrast?
Define characters, setting, and plot.
Characters - who is in the story.
Setting - Where the story takes place.
Plot - What happens in the story.
Unlike her timid sister, Sarah is bold. What does timid mean?
Shy, nervous, or lacking self confidence.
In the sentence "The bravery of the knight was amazing," the word "bravery" is this sub-type of noun that you cannot see or touch.
Abstract Noun
Baby hedgehogs are called _______.
Hoglets
The big idea of a passage: you can find it by looking at repeated words, subheadings, title, pictures, captions
What is the Main Idea
What is the "big lesson" or message the author wants the reader to take away?
Main Idea, Central Message, Theme
After the long hike, Maya felt lethargic; she was so tired and sluggish that she fell asleep on the couch immediately. What does lethargic mean?
Tired, sluggish, worn out.
This is the plural form of the word "Cactus."
Cacti
Hummingbirds' hearts can beat over _____ times a minute.
1,000
An informational text written about a person's life
What is biography?
His heart hammered against his ribs like a trapped bird." What does this simile tell the reader about Leo’s internal state?
Leo is nervous, anxious, or excited (Figurative Language).
The captain realized the ship was in a precarious position when the engine stalled near the jagged rocks. What does precarious mean?
Danger, unsure, unstable.
Joins words, phrases, or clauses (and, but, or, so, nor). HINT: There is a song about this!
Conjunctions
It is impossible to ________ with your eyes open
Sneeze
Text Structure that allows skipping, scanning or jumping between sections. Charts, graphs, flowcharts, websites.
Non-Linear Reading
Title, headings, subheadings, captions, bold words, labels, diagrams, charts, map, timeline, index, glossary, etc. are examples of what?
Text Features
The baker’s shop was filled with a delectable aroma of fresh cinnamon rolls and warm chocolate chip cookies. What does delectable mean?
Delicious, tasty, or highly pleasing to the senses.
Yikes!, Phew!, Bingo! are examples of what part of speech?
Interjections
It rains ________ on Saturn and Jupiter.
Diamonds! The atmosphere is so intense that carbon turns into diamonds, which then fall through the sky.
BONUS: Diamonds are a girls what?
Name the parts of the RACE writing strategy.
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain
Text Structure that follows a straight line (beginning to send). Includes textbooks, newspapers, and stories.
Linear Reading