CLR – Details & Conclusions
WME – Words in Context
IDT – Central Idea & Theme
REL – Relationships in Texts
Mixed Skills – Putting It All Together
100

What is the first step when identifying key details in a passage?

Read carefully for facts that directly support the main idea.

100

What should you look for to determine a word’s meaning in context?

Clues in surrounding sentences or phrases.

100

What question helps identify the central idea of a passage?

"What is this passage mostly about?”

100

What type of relationship is shown when one event causes another?

Cause and effect.

100

What does it mean to “read between the lines”?

To infer meaning that isn’t directly stated.

200

If a passage describes a character repeatedly helping others, what can you infer about that character?

The character is generous or selfless.

200

If a passage says, “The mood was somber,” what does somber mean?

Serious or gloomy.

200

How does a theme differ from a main idea?

A theme is a deeper message or lesson; the main idea is the topic.

200

If two authors write about the same event differently, what relationship should you analyze?

Point of view or perspective.

200

When analyzing a text, why is it helpful to annotate?

It helps track important ideas and details while reading.

300

How can small details in a story’s setting influence the mood?

Descriptive details can create a tone (e.g., gloomy, peaceful, tense).

300

How does word choice affect tone?

Words can make a tone sound angry, hopeful, sarcastic, or calm.

300

If a story repeatedly shows a character overcoming challenges, what theme might it suggest?

Perseverance or resilience.

300

How do transitions like however or therefore help you understand relationships?

They signal contrast or cause/effect between ideas.

300

How can understanding tone help you find the author’s purpose?

Tone shows how the author feels about the subject.

400

What conclusion can you draw if an author includes multiple examples of pollution in one city?

The author wants to highlight a major environmental issue.

400

What is an author’s purpose for using figurative language like metaphors?

To create vivid imagery or emphasize an idea.

400

How can you find the central idea in an informational text?

Look for repeated key points and supporting evidence.

400

In a narrative, how can relationships between characters reveal theme?

Interactions show moral lessons or emotional growth.

400

What’s one strategy for tackling complex passages on a test?

Break them into smaller chunks and summarize after each section.

500

Why is it important to separate fact from opinion when analyzing details?

To ensure your conclusions are based on evidence, not personal bias.

500

When an unfamiliar word looks like another you know (e.g., benevolent and benefit), what strategy can you use?

Use word roots or morphology to infer meaning.

500

What is the central idea of a speech that argues for equal education?

Everyone deserves the same learning opportunities.

500

How can comparing two texts about the same topic deepen understanding?

It reveals new insights through similarities and differences.

500

How can connecting multiple reading standards improve comprehension?

It builds a full picture—details, vocabulary, theme, and relationships work together.

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