T.I.P.S.U.R.E
What does the "T" stand for?
Title
What is the main idea of a story?
What the text is all about
Is a specific name of a book, usually found on the front cover/ spine?
Title
Maya put on her jacket, shoes , grabbing her umbrella and heading out the door. Why does she have her umbrella?
It is raining outside
What is a problem in a story?
A situation, question or thing that causes great difficulty, stress or doubt
What do you do for "U"?
Underline the key words in the questions
What key words belong in 2nd point of view?
You, Your, Yours
What is a alphabetical list of words relating to a specific subject or text?
Glossary
I enter through double doors, grab a cart, and get some vegetables. Where am I?
Grocery store
What is the solution in a story?
The "fix" to the central conflict that brings closure
Explain the "I"
I is the Introduction; If there is a introduction in the text
What is Sequence Order?
First, Next, Then and Finally
What is a short sentence or phrase found near or under a illustration/photo?
Caption
I see party hats, balloons, and a brightly wrapped box on the table. What is going on?
A birthday party is happening.
Travis moved to a new town and he was afraid of having no friends at his new school.
Problem
What is "S"
Scan the text
What is Authors Purpose?
To Persuade, Inform and Entertain
A title or short phrase at the top of a page, chapter or section of a book?
Heading
A person has a packed suitcase, passport, and is standing in a airport. What is going on?
They are going on a trip.
Maria was unsure who should be the subject of her history fair project.
Problem
What is "P"?
The number of paragraphs and pictures in the text.
5 finger retell
Characters, Setting, Problem, Solution, Events
What is a simple drawing or plan that explains how something works?
Diagrams
Bobby works on a sandcastle, then a huge wave crashes and he starts crying. What happened?
The wave destroyed his castle
Maria researched in the library and selected Rosa Parks.
Solution