Main Idea
What is the main idea of a passage?
The most important idea or what it is mainly about.
What does bold print tell the reader?
Important vocabulary or key ideas
What are the 3 main author's purposes?
To inform, persuade, entertain
What are context clues?
Words around an unknown word that can help explain its meaning.
What can a timeline show?
Events in order or how something changes over time
What do details do in nonfiction?
They support/explain the main idea.
What does the table of contents show?
The topics and page numbers in the book/ where to find a certain topic in the book
A book about tornado facts has what purpose?
“The bear emerged from hibernation.” What does emerged mean?
Came out or appeared
How can photographs help readers?
They show what something looks like in real life
Why is finding the main idea important?
It helps you understand the author's main point.
What do bullet points do?
Organizing list of facts or steps clearly
A commercial that makes you want to buy a toy has what purpose?
To persuade
What can you infer if “The students ran outside with umbrellas”?
It started to rain
Why do authors use labeled diagrams?
To identify parts or explain how something works
What is another name for the main idea?
Central Idea
Which text feature helps you compare numbers or data?
Chart or graph
A funny story about a talking dog?
To entertain
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact can be proven; an opinion is what someone thinks
What graphic feature would best show how tall different mountains are?
A bar graph
Which clue words show a summary or a conclusion?
"In conclusion", "To sum up", "Finally"
Name 3 common nonfiction text features
Headings, captions, glossary, index, bold print, table of contents (any 3)
What clues help you find the author’s purpose?
The topic, tone, and type of information given.
What can you infer if “The playground was covered in snow”?
It is winter or very cold outside
How can you use captions to better understand a photo?
They explain what’s happening or add facts about the image