4th Grade Reading
What is a character trait?
Describes the character in the story. It could be internal or external.
If the story is written by someone IN the story and uses pronouns such as I/We...what is the point of view?
First Person
Name an element of a story.
characters, setting, plot
preview the text, look for text features, read the questions, divide passage into parts
What are 3 reasons author's write?
a. to make us laugh, inform, convince
b. persuade, inform, entertain
c. convince, tell, giggle
d. inform, make us laugh, force us to do something
b. persuade, inform, entertain
What text structure is it when the events of the story are listed in the order that they happen?
a. problem/solution
b. main idea
c. description
d. chronological order
d. chronological order
What is a firsthand account? Give an example.
a description of an event by someone who experienced it
-diary/journal
-autobiography
-speeches
-photos/videos
What is a setting?
Where and when the story takes place
What is a strategy you can use DURING reading?
Highlight important information, get the gist of the passage, take breaks when struggling to focus, reread confusing parts
What can we use to make an inference?
background knowledge (schema) + text evidence
Name 2 types of text structures.
Chronological order/sequencing
Description
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Compare/Contrast
How can you determine the meaning of an unknown word in a text?
use context clues
What is the difference between the theme and the main idea?
main idea - what the text is mostly about
What is a strategy you can use AFTER reading?
think about what the question is asking, look back for text evidence, slash the trash
What is one element of play?
character, setting, dialouge, act/scene
Graham carried the delicate china to the table very carefully. What does delicate mean?
fragile, easily breakable
How do you identify the author's point of view in an informational text?
analyze the author's opinion and language used
How can you determine a character's motivation?
analyzing their thoughts, actions, and feelings throughout the story
Why is it helpful to review your answers before submitting the test?
to catch any mistakes or questions missed
What is the difference between point of view and perspective?
point of view - how the author writes the story (first, third, etc.)
perspective - how someone feels about something/see something
Leslie goes to the aquarium every chance she gets because she is very fascinated with sea life. What does fascinated mean?
interested in
Name 3 different text features
heading
caption
diagram
illustration
graph
What is a conflict in the story?
struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot
Fill in the blank:
Do not stress, just _____ ______ _______!
What 2 things should a summary have?
main idea and key details