Author's Purpose
Identify the purpose that states facts.
Explain, Inform
What organizational pattern tells the order in which events happen? Ex: First, next, then, and finally
Sequential/Chronological
What is a person or an animal found in stories? Ex: Katniss
Character
The comparison of two unlike items using 'like' or 'as' is a _______. Ex: Joe sprinted like a steak of lightning across the road.
Simile (extra points for examples) Smilie
Infer: 'Troy stuttered, blushed and shook as he addressed the crowd.'
Identify the purpose to convince the readers to act or think a certain way. Ex: A letter to ban cell phones
To persuade
What organizational pattern tells how two items are similar and different? Ex: Bob and Bill both have talents in basketball, but Bob has more talent in baseball than Bill.
Compare and Contrast
When and where the story takes place is known as the story's ______? Ex: In Morganfield, KY on Main Street
Setting
To compare two unlike items without using 'like' or 'as' is a _______. Ex: Joe is a streak of lightning.
metaphor
Infer: The sun was low in the sky. Kay's body ached. Blisters had formed on her hands. She set the rake down on the big pile of leaves and headed for home.
Kay worked for a long time.
Name the purpose: Americans eat too much fast food these days. In order to cut down on obesity and disease, you should stop all consumption of fast food.
To persuade
What organizational pattern states the action that caused a result? Ex: Since Joe studied for his math test, he earned an 'A'.
Cause and Effect
What is a problem in a story called that at least one character has to overcome? Ex: The Big Bad Wolf continued to threaten the three little pigs by blowing down their homes.
Conflict
What is an exaggeration that makes a point? Ex: I've told you a million times to use sunscreen!
Hyperbole
Infer: 'This is my last cigarette,' Hal said for the millionth time.
Hal has tried many times to quit smoking
Name the purpose: The average American eats six slices of pie each year.
To inform.
Ex: In northern areas, the weather is too cold to grow crops all year long. But some farmers have found a way to grow food all year long. A greenhouse is a special building that stays warm in the winter. Crops like lettuce and basil can grow well in the greenhouse, even when the weather is cold!
Problem Solution
When a conflict has been solved at the end of a story, this is called the _________. Ex: The criminals were arrested and placed in jail. Then the neighborhood went back to normal, and Kim lived happily ever after.
Resolution
When a physical object stands for something else, this is an example of using _____. Ex: A red rose stand for love.
Symbol
What is the inference 'equation?'
Text evidence + prediction = inference
Examples: Mystery, Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure
To entertain
Geologists classify rocks by closely examining certain characteristics. They often begin by looking at the rock through a magnifying lens to check for crystal structures, luster, and color. Breaking the rock shows the
description
What is the main message, idea, or life message of a story? Ex: 'There Is No Place Like Home
Theme
When an author creates a vivid picture in the mind of the reader by using words, it is called ______. Ex: Smiling, Ruth skipped cheerfully under the sun's golden, warm rays.
Imagery
Joyce straightened the tablecloth and turned the crystal vase so that it caught the light of the setting sun. She placed two wine glasses on the table, dimmed the lights and lit the candles. Dinner was in the oven. All that was left to do was wait. She checked her hair in the mirror one last time and sat down on the couch.
A: Joyce is in love B: Joyce has a special guest for dinner C: Joyce is an excellent cook