Reading Comprehension
The central message or most important point the author wants the reader to understand.
What is the main idea of a passage?
Hints in the text that help readers determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
What are context clues?
The reason the author wrote the text, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.
What is the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?
Read the title and make a _____________ of what the text will be about.
What is PREDICTION?
The writer’s position or opinion in an Argument.
What is the CLAIM?
A_______ is a life lesson or universal message, while the ________ is what the text is mostly about.
What is the theme and a main idea?
This appeals to the five senses and helps to create a picture in the mind of the reader to deepen understanding beyond literal meaning.
What is IMAGERY?
The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience.
What is the AURHOR'S TONE?
Read and _______________ the question and identify what it is asking.
What is ANNOTATE?
____________ are used to strengthen arguments by acknowledging opposing viewpoints.
What are Counter Claims/Counter Arguments?
___________ provides direct proof from the passage to justify a response or claim.
What is text evidence/supporting detail?
*** Daily Double****
________ is the dictionary meaning; while _________is the emotional or cultural association of the word.
What is DENOTATION and CONNOTATION?
Simile, Metaphor, Personification are examples of_____ that poets use to enhance meaning.
What is FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE?
Students should ________ difficult sections of a passage?
What is Re-Read?
__________ are used to explain how evidence supports a claim.
What are Reasons/Reasoning?
This can be used to explain ideas clearly, support claims, and help readers understand the topic.
What are examples/reasons?
A statement supported by reason and evidence in a text
What is a CLAIM?
___________emphasizes important ideas or themes more than once
What is REPETITION?
Students can ___________ answer choices when they want to narrow their options.
What is Eliminate incorrect choices?
Examples, Statistics and Quotes are examples of ___________ in an argument.
What is TEXT EVIDENCE?
When a reader combines clues from the text with background knowledge to draw a conclusion.
What is to make an INFERENCE?
To suggest or hint without being direct.
What is to IMPLY?
To shape tone, emphasize important ideas, and influence the reader’s understanding and emotions, writer's use specific __________ or word choice.
What is DICTION?
*** Daily DOUBLE****
At what point do students review answers, reread difficult questions, and check for mistakes or incomplete responses?
If they finish the assessment early
Strong evidence supports claims and increases the ___________ of the argument.
What is STRENGTH/CREDIBILITY?