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Hints in text to infer word meanings
context clues
Drawing conclusions based on evidence
inferences
Prefixes and suffixes added to base words
affixes
Organizational formats in writing
text structure
Arrangement by time sequence
chronological order
Identifying similarities and differences
compare & contrast
Relationship between actions and outcomes
cause & effect
Detailed portrayal of a subject
description
Supporting details from the text
text evidence
Restating information in one's own words
paraphrase
Arrangement of words in a sentence
sentence structure
Selection of language for effect
word choice
Two independent clauses joined by a conjunction
compound sentence
Contains a subject and a predicate
simple sentence
Central message or lesson in a text
theme
Relationships between characters
character interactions
Use of uppercase letters
capitalization
Sequence of events in a story
plot
Examine closely for understanding
analyze
Verbs that do not follow standard conjugation rules
irregular verbs past tense
Words that describe nouns
adjectives
Main points in a text
central idea
Elements aiding comprehension (e.g., headings, images)
text features
Structure used to organize information
organizational pattern
Reason for writing (e.g., inform, entertain)
authors purpose