Vocab 1
The lesson or moral of a story
Theme
Using clues from the text to determine an unknown word
Context Clues
The Tortoise and the Hare- What is the theme?
Slow and steady wins the race
Name 2 components of a poem
figurative language, verse/line, stanza, rhyme, meter, rhythm
A text that names similarities and differences between two things
Compare and Contrast
What a non-fiction text is mostly about
Main Idea
The events that happen in a story
Plot
The Boy who cried Wolf- what is the theme?
If you don't always tell the truth, you may cannot be trusted
A text that uses talking animals to explain a naturistic phenomenon
Myth
A text that tells about an event and what resulted afterwards
Cause and Effect
These support the main idea
Supporting Details
A text that introduces a problem and ways to solve it
Problem and Solution
John and Kate began organizing the materials for dinner service. The boss was hovering over them, watching their every move. As the sweat dripped from their faces, their eyes locked. It was at that moment they knew they were in for a long night.
What can you infer about this paragraph?
- They are hot
-They are stressed
-They are nervous
A text that teaches you something about the past
Historical text
A text that lists steps or gives events in a certain order
Sequence or Chronological Order
A comparison that uses the words 'like' or 'as'
Simile
The order of steps to take in a text
Sequence
-Annoyed
-Infuriated
-Angry
A text that teaches you something related to science
Scientific Text
A text that describes a problem and ways to solve it
Problem and Solution
Figurative language that gives human characteristics to objects
Personification
An extreme exaggeration such as "I've told you a million times!"
Hyperbole
What is an author's claim?
-Something an author is trying to convince or persuade you to believe or do
A type of fiction that could actually happen
Realistic Fiction
A text that goes into detail about a topic and teaches the reader about a topic
Description