Text Structures
author outlines events in chronological order or gives step-by-step instruction
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Dolphins are smart sea animals that live in oceans all around the world. They use clicking and whistling sounds to talk to each other and find food. Dolphins are very playful and often swim in groups called pods. They eat fish and squid and use their strong tails to swim quickly through the water. Many people enjoy watching dolphins because they are friendly and fun to see.
Dolphins
words or phrases at the beginning of sentences that help to move a story forward and to sequence information
transition words
explains what a word means (usually found in a dictionary)
definition
What type of summary, nonfiction or fiction?
who, what, when, where, why
Nonfiction
author explains how 2 or more things are alike or different
compare and contrast
what the story is mainly about
central idea
prefix "un"
example: unhappy
not
example: unhappy which means not happy
words with similar meanings are used in the sentence or nearby sentences
synonyms
to put information into your own words
paraphrasing
author gives characteristics or details about something
description
the evidence, examples, reasons, facts, or descriptions used to explain, justify, or prove central idea
supporting or key ideas
Which verb tense describes events that happened have already happened?
past
clues within a text that help a reader understand new or unfamiliar words
context clues
What type of summary, nonfiction or fiction?
somebody wanted but so then
fiction
author describes an event and why it happens
cause and effect
What is another way that "central idea" can be worded?
main idea
claim
words or things that have a similar meaning
example
retelling the main events of a story using key words and ideas
summary
author describes a conflict and ways to resolve it
problem and solution
What is a supporting or key detail in this paragraph?
Dolphins are smart sea animals that live in oceans all around the world. They use clicking and whistling sounds to talk to each other and find food. Dolphins are very playful and often swim in groups called pods. They eat fish and squid and use their strong tails to swim quickly through the water. Many people enjoy watching dolphins because they are friendly and fun to see.
Answers will vary.
What verb tense is used to describe events that will happen?
future
a word with the opposite meaning is used
antonyms
you have to use the story, clues and background knowledge to make an ___________
inference