Reading Literature
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place of a story.
What is a fact you can find in a nonfiction article?
Any statement that can be proven true.
What are context clues?
Clues around a word that help you figure out its meaning.
What type of sentence is this: “What time is lunch?"
Interrogative sentence (a question).
What is the main idea of a paragraph?
The most important idea about the topic.
What is the difference between the main character and supporting characters?
Main = focus of the story; Supporting = helps move the plot or main character forward.
Name two text features found in informational texts and how they help you.
Headings, captions, bold words – help locate or understand information.
Use the word glimmer in a sentence that shows its meaning.
Accept a sentence that shows “glimmer” means a small shine or sparkle.
Identify the subject in this sentence: “The dog barked loudly.”
The subject is “The dog.”
What is the author’s purpose if they are trying to make you laugh?
To entertain.
What is a theme in literature? Give one example.
A lesson or message; e.g., “Treat others with kindness.”
How do headings help a reader understand nonfiction?
They organize the text and give clues about content.
What is a synonym for “enormous”?
Huge, gigantic, massive.
What is a conjunction? Give one example.
A connecting word, like and, but, or.
How can you find supporting details in a nonfiction passage?
Look for sentences that explain or support the main point.
What does it mean when a character changes throughout a story?
A character may learn something or change behavior/attitude.
How can you tell if an author is giving an opinion?
Opinions include feelings or judgments and often have words like “best” or “should.”
What is the meaning of the prefix un- in the word unfriendly?
Not – so unfriendly means not friendly.
What part of speech is the word quickly in this sentence: “She ran quickly.”?
An adverb – it tells how she ran.
What is the author’s purpose of a how-to article?
To inform or teach.
What is the problem and solution in a story you’ve recently read?
Accept student answers if they include a clear conflict and solution from a text.
What is the difference between firsthand and secondhand accounts?
Firsthand = personal experience; Secondhand = someone else reporting.
Read this sentence: “The teacher commended the student for her effort.”
What does commended mean?
Praised or gave approval.
Rewrite this sentence correctly:
“me and my friend is going to the store.”
“My friend and I are going to the store.”
You read an article with facts and statistics about recycling.
What is the most likely purpose?
To inform.