Central idea
What is central idea?
Central idea is what the text is mostly about.
When should you ask questions while you're reading?
Before, after, and during reading.
What is author's purpose?
The author's purpose is his or her reasoning for writing the text.
Are text features primarily words or pictures?
Words. (font, color, size, bold)
What is figurative language?
Figurative language creates a special effect or feeling or makes a point.
What kind of details do we need to look for to help us determine the central idea?
Name 3 examples of questions to ask when reading.
When is this happening? Who is this person? What will this be about?
What are the 3 different types of author's purpose?
Are graphic features primarily words or pictures?
Pictures (illustrations, diagrams, maps, speech bubbles)
What is simile?
What types of text clues help use determine the central idea?
What does asking and answering questions during reading help you do?
Make predictions, clarify, and think deeply.
What was the author's purpose for writing Flora & Ulysses?
To entertain.
What is the purpose of boldface?
"Life is a roller coaster." This is an example of what figurative language?
Metaphor. Comparing 2 things WITHOUT using "like" or "as".
What are 2 ways we can figure out the author's purpose while reading?
Look at the genre and ask questions.
What is the purpose of italic?
To pay attention or read with more feeling.
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to an animal or object.
What is the purpose of CAPITAL LETTERS?
Show importance or indicate a title or heading.
Give an example of onomatopoeia.
Possible Examples: "Boom" "Pop"