Textual Evidence
What should you always include when answering a question about a text?
Evidence from the text
Informational/non-fiction texts
What is an inference?
An educated guess (A conclusion based on clues from the text + prior knowledge)
What structure tells events in order?
Chronological
What are the three purposes (reasons for writing) an author may use in a text?
Inform, persuade, entertain
What does it mean to “cite evidence”?
To tell the reader where you got your details or quotes from the text. Example: "Evidence" (Citation).
What is a theme?
A lesson or message woven throughout the story
If a character is slamming doors and yelling, what can you infer?
They are angry or upset
What structure shows why something happened?
Cause and effect
What is point of view?
The author’s perspective or opinion
Which is better: general statements or specific evidence?
Specific evidence
The central idea should include what two things?
Topic + what the author says about it
SILLY QUESTION How many cookies tall is a full-grown palm tree?
1,400–1,500 cookies tall
What structure presents an issue and how it’s solved?
Problem and solution
If an author is trying to convince you, what is their purpose?
Persuade
True or False: Evidence must always be directly stated in the text.
False
True or False: A theme should be one word.
False (a theme CAN be one but also several words: keeping family close, trusting your instincts, hope, friendship, love, and more...)
True or False: Inferences must be supported by clues/facts from the text.
True
Why is text structure important?
It helps the reader understand the text
What is bias?
A strong opinion that may not be fair
What kind of evidence is not directly stated but can be figured out?
Inference / implied evidence
What should NOT be included in a summary?
Minor details
What does analyzing a character mean?
STEAL (Speech, Actions, Thoughts, Dialogue)
What structure compares similarities and differences?
Compare and contrast
Tone is best described as what?
The author’s attitude toward the topic