Reading Terms
Point of View
Text Structure
100
The most important point about a topic is called the ___________________________.
What is main idea?
100
The narrator of a text uses the perspective I, my, or we.
What is first person POV?
100
Last summer, there was very little rain. Because of the dry conditions, there were more forest fires than usual. People’s lawns and gardens were brown and sun-baked. Water supplies were very low, and many cities and towns put limits on how much water people could use.
What is cause and effect?
200
Facts that support the main idea are called ___________
What are supporting details?
200
The narrator of the text uses the perspective he or she.
What is third person POV?
200
Although moths and butterflies belong to the same insect group, there are many differences between them. Most butterflies fly during the daytime, while moths fly at dusk or at night. Most butterflies have slender, hairless bodies in contrast to the plump, furry bodies of moths.
What is compare and contrast?
300
____________ is the order in which events happen in a story.
What is sequence? OR What is chronological order?
300
The narrator of the text uses the perspective of you or your.
What is 2nd person POV?
300
2. Auditions for Fame were held Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. in the auditorium. Julie woke up early that morning to finish reading the play. At 9:30 A.M. her mother drove her to school for the audition. As she walked into the auditorium, she grew nervous, but once she saw her friends, she relaxed a bit. During auditions, Julie read a few scenes and did a monologue. At the end of auditions, Mrs. Martinez announced that callbacks would be posted outside her door on Monday.
What is chronological order? or What is sequence?
400
When you _________, you form an idea about things that are not directly stated in the text.
What is making an inference?
400
No one guessed that he would one day be president of the United States.
What is 3rd person POV?
400
A story entitled, "My view of the Grand Canyon," will most likely use this text structure.
What is description?
500
A short paragraph that gives details from the beginning, middle and end of a story.
What is a summary?
500
Upon entering the dark cave, you hear a low growl and see two shiny eyes. You start to run!
What is 2nd person POV?
500
The best way to organize a story about an argument with your best friend and how you worked to build trust and gain your friendship back.
What is problem and solution?
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