Reading Comprehension
The most important point the author is trying to make
What is the main idea of a text?
What are context clues?
Words or sentences around a word that help you figure out its meaning
What is the simple subject in this sentence?
“Jimmy ran to the store.”
Jimmy
What is a topic sentence?
The first sentence that tells what the paragraph is about
Mrs. Daniels gives a student “the look” when they’re off task.
👉 What can you infer “the look” means?
Get back on task / you’re in trouble / fix your behavior
If a character feels nervous before a big game, what can you infer?
They care about doing well / they are worried about the outcome
In the sentence: “She was exhausted after the long run,” what does exhausted mean?
Very tired
What is the simple predicate in this sentence?
“Michael plays soccer after school.”
plays
What should you include after making a claim in writing?
Evidence
Mrs. Daniels says, “I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed.”
👉 What does this MOST likely mean?
She expected better behavior
What is the purpose of text evidence?
To support your answer using proof from the text
The instructions were very complex, with many difficult steps to follow.
What does complex mean?
Complicated or hard
What type of sentence is this:
“Close the door.”
Imperative
What makes a strong conclusion?
Restates the main idea and wraps up the writing
When the class is being super quiet and focused, Mrs. Daniels might say,
“I am absolutely thrilled right now.”
👉 What does thrilled mean?
Very happy or excited
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme = life lesson; Main idea = what the text is mostly about
After running five miles, he was completely famished and ready to eat.
👉 What does famished mean?
Very hungry
Which sentence is correct?
A. me and Jimmy went outside
B. Jimmy and I went outside
B
Which is better evidence?
A. “I think it’s good”
B. “According to the text…”
B
If Mrs. Daniels says, “Go ahead… keep talking,” in a very calm voice…
👉 What should students actually do?
Stop talking immediately 😅
If a text says, “The sky turned dark and thunder roared,” what is most likely happening?
A storm is coming
In the sentence: “The fragile vase broke easily,” what does fragile mean?
Easily broken
What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
“The cat sat on the mat.”
Prep - on
phrase - the mat
What are two things you should check when editing your writing?
Grammar and punctuation (also spelling is acceptable)
Mrs. Daniels says, “This is why we can’t have nice things.”
👉 What does she really mean?
Students are not making good choices / they are losing privileges.
Bonus 100 if you mention Taylor Swift!