Strategies
sentences that give more information about the main idea
supporting details
"viruses that cause colds and flu are often spread through sneezing, coughing, and unsanitary habits"
is an example of this reading pattern.
cause and effect
William's best friend
Gilbert
Which is the synonym of debris?
documents
products
trash
trash
toaster, microwave oven, dishwasher, air fryer
are specific items for what general idea
kitchen appliances (things in the kitchen)
The sentences that tells about the topic.
main idea
"the eyes of newborns are both similar and different from those of adults"
is an example of what reading pattern?
compare contrast
Who is the leader of William's village?
Chief Wimbe
empty
city
country
city
sailboat, canoe, ship, raft
are specific items for what general idea?
means of transportation
The words and information around another word that help you understand it
context
"a stereotype is an oversimplified, inaccurate mental picture of others, such as the idea that the poor are lazy"
is an example of what type of reading pattern.
definition and example
The conference William attended to show pictures of his windmill.
Which word is the synonym of functions?
shapes
problems
uses
uses
rose, scarlet, maroon
are specific items for what general idea?
colors
Figuring out what someone means from hints or clues
inference
is an example of what reading pattern
cause and effect
Mr. Iponga's occupation.
barber
Which word is the synonym for eccentric?
normal
strange
messy
strange
blossoms, apples, leaves
are specific items for what general idea?
things that grow on an apple tree
Words or phrases that bridge the gap between ideas
transitions
is an example of which reading pattern.
comparison
11 million
Which word is the synonym of dwellings?
homes
stores
churches
homes
a cold, a baseball, a thief, a bus
are specific items that go with what general idea?
things to catch