Story Elements
What is the setting of a story?
Where and when the story takes place
What is a synonym for "tiny"?
Small
What is a caption?
A short description under a picture
What is the main idea?
What the paragraph is mostly about
What does it mean to make an inference?
To use clues and what you know to understand something
Which of these is a way to describe a character?
Their thoughts and actions
What does “rushed” mean in this sentence? She rushed to get to the bus on time.
Moved Quickly
Where do you usually find a glossary?
At the back of a nonfiction book
What do supporting details do?
Explain the main idea
If a boy is holding an umbrella and wearing a coat, what can you infer?
It might be raining
What does the plot include?
The events that happen in the story
How can context clues help you understand a word?
By using the words around it
What does a diagram help you do?
Understand information
Which clue word can help you find the main idea?
For example
What do you need to make an inference?
Clues from the text and what you already know
How do you figure out the theme of a story?
By thinking about the message or lesson
What is an antonym for “generous”?
Selfish
Why do authors use headings?
To organize the text into sections
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Dogs are great pets
Why is making inferences important?
It helps you understand things not directly said
Which of these shows how a character’s actions affect the plot?
They solve a big problem in the story
What does “astonished” mean in this sentence? He was astonished when he saw the giant cake.
Surprised
How can a timeline help you understand nonfiction?
It shows the order of events
What’s the difference between a topic and the main idea?
The topic is what it’s about; the main idea is what the author wants you to know
What can you infer from this: Maria slammed her book shut and crossed her arms.
She’s upset or frustrated