Main Idea
Lester was lost. He didn't know where he was, or how to get where he was going. He had left the directions at home and he didn't have a map. Now, he was in a strange neighborhood and he was confused. If he could find a familiar landmark, he might figure things out. Which of these choices best sums up what the story is about?
A) Wanting a map B) Lester was lost C) Getting directions D) On his way to a party
What is B) Lester was lost
"Troy stuttered, blushed and shook as he addressed the crowd." What can you infer about Troy from this statement?
A) Troy enjoys public speaking. B) Troy is nervous. C) Troy is an actor.
What is B) Troy is nervous
"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get" is an example of this technique.
What is simile
Using clues in the story and what you already know to guess what might happen next
What is making a prediction
Identify important information (e.g. setting, character, plot), powerful ideas and images.
What is highlight
Farming has changed a lot since 1800. Half the people in America worked on farms 200 years ago. Today, less than 2% of the population does. Animals used to do the bulk of the work on farms. Now machines, such as tractors, are used. Another change in American agriculture is the amount of land used for farming; today's farmers produce more food, using much less land. A summary is a short retelling of a story or article. Which of these choices best sums up what this story is about?
A) Changes in farming B) Less land in farming C) Tractors and farming D) Hard work on farms
What is A. Changes in farming
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. What can you infer from this passage?
A) Kay had worked a long time. B) Kay had been feeling sick. C) Kay dislikes raking leaves.
What is A) Kay had worked a long time
"I can smell pizza from a mile away" is an example of
What is hyperbole
A meaningful and well-developed connection between the text and your own life.
What is a text-to-self connection
A meaningful and well-developed connection between the text and another text (this includes books, stories, poems, articles, songs, movies, T.V. shows, art, etc.).
What is a text-to-text connection
Cats are affectionate, cuddly, and independent. Unlike dogs, cats can stay on their own if you go away overnight. They do not need to be walked, and can monitor their own food so they don't overeat. Also, cats do not bark, so your neighbors won't have any noise to complain about. If someone wants to have a pet, a cat is a great choice! Which of these choices best sums up what this story is about?
A) Cats are independent B) Dogs are a lot of work C) Cats are great pets D) Pets are hard work
What is C) Cats are great pets
Dad and Anna were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Anna. "Sure," said Dad. "Then when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it in the backyard." What do you think Dad and Anna are making? Why do you think so?
What is a bird house
A word that sounds like the noise it describes, creating a sound effect in writing e.g. "sizzle".
What is onomatopoeia
A type of question that asks the reader to make an educated guess about something that is not obvious or explicitly stated in the text.
What is an inferential question
An educated guess supported by textual details about something in the text that is not obvious.
What is an inference.
Plenty of people try to fool unsuspecting customers. To protect yourself, read the fine print before you sign a document. If something looks too good to be true, it usually is! Make sure you know what you're agreeing to, how much you're paying, and what you're getting in return. If you feel uncertain, do nothing until you've had time to study and understand the agreement. A summary is a short retelling of a story or article. Which of these choices best sums up what this story is about?
A) Unsuspecting consumers B) Protection from scams C) Too good to be true D) Being uncertain
What is B) Protection from scams
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her bag and ran out the door. What problem is Cassie having?
What is she is running late
"This city never sleeps" is an example of
What is personification?
A description of what you picture in your mind when you read a text, using textual details to describe what you see, hear, smell, taste, and feel (physically) as you read.
What is visualization
A meaningful and well-developed connection between the text and a real-world issue or real-world event.
What is text-to-world connection
Marcus missed the winning shot in last week’s basketball game. Instead of quitting the team, he stayed after practice every day to work on his shooting. He asked his coach for tips and practiced at home in his driveway. By the next game, he felt more confident taking shots.
What is the main idea of this text?
A) Marcus is the best player on the team.
B) Marcus feels embarrassed about missing shots.
C) Marcus works hard to improve after making a mistake.
D) The coach makes players stay late after practice.
What is C) Marcus works hard to improve after making a mistake.
By the time Amy arrived at the café, Juan was drinking his third cup of coffee. "I'm so sorry," she called out when she saw him and gestured to her naked wrist where her watch used to be. What can you infer from this passage?
A) Juan is patient. B) Amy is late. C) Juan loves coffee.
What is B) Amy is late.
"Her eyes were fireflies" is an example of
What is metaphor?
Recording your immediate emotional response to a text, using specific details to explain your reaction.
What is a reaction
Condensing a text to its main points and essential ideas in your own words
What is summarizing