Find the Facts
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact can be proven true, while an opinion is what someone thinks or feels.
What is a theme in a story?
The big idea or lesson the author wants us to learn.
What is a setting in a story?
Where and when the story takes place.
What is the beginning of a story called?
Introduction or exposition
What does predict mean?
To guess what will happen next
If a character in a story is crying, what can we infer about their feelings?
They are probably sad, upset, or overwhelmed.
What is the main idea of an informational text?
The most important point the author is making about the topic.
How do author's show what a character is like?
Through what they say, do, think, and how others react to them.
What is the order of events in a story called?
The plot
What does summarize mean?
To tell the main points in a short way
What should you do when looking for evidence in a text?
Find sentences that support your answer and prove your point.
In The Tortoise and the Hare, what lesson does the story teach?
Slow and steady wins the race; perseverance is important.
What does an author do to make an argument stronger in an informational text?
Use facts, examples, and explanations to support their ideas.
Why do some authors tell a story out of order?
To make it more interesting or to create mystery.
What does compare mean?
To find how things are alike
If an informational article say, "Studies show students who read often perform better in school," what does this mean?
Reading regularly can help students succeed in school.
How can you figure out the theme of a story?
Look at what happens to the characters and what lessons they learn.
Why might an author introduce a problem early in a story?
To grab the reader's attention and set up the main conflict.
In nonfiction, why might an author use bullet points or bold words?
To help readers find important information quickly.
What does contrast mean?
To find how things are different.
What is an example of an event in a story that might be left uncertain?
An ending that doesn't explain what happens to a character, like a mystery that is never solved.
If an article talks about the benefits of teamworks, what might the main idea be?
Working together helps people succeed.
How does an author make a character seem real and relatable?
By giving them feelings, challenges, and experiences that people understand.
How does a story's ending affect how we feel about it?
A happy ending makes us feel good, while sad or surprising ending makes us think differently about the story.
What does support mean when answering a question?
To give evidence or examples to prove your answer.