Story Elements
What do we call the people or animals in a story?
Characters
What is the main idea?
What the passage is mostly about
What are context clues?
Words or phrases that help you figure out what a word means
What does “author’s purpose” mean?
The reason the author wrote the text
What is a heading?
A title that tells what a section is about
What is the setting of a story?
Where and when the story takes place
True or False: A detail supports the main idea.
True
If a word is unknown, where can you look for context clues?
In the sentence before or after the word
What are the 3 main author purposes?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
What does a caption do?
Explains a picture or photo
What is the plot?
The sequence of events in a story
How can you find the main idea of a paragraph?
Look at the first sentence and supporting details
“The dog was famished after the long walk.” What does "famished" mean?
Very hungry
If a passage gives you facts, what is the author’s purpose?
To inform
What is a glossary used for?
To find meanings of important words
What is a conflict in a story?
A problem the characters must solve
Why are details important in nonfiction texts?
They help explain or support the main idea
“She wore a translucent dress that you could almost see through.” What does “translucent” mean?
Letting some light through or partly see-through
If the author wants to make you laugh, what is their purpose?
To entertain
What is the purpose of a table of contents?
To help you find chapters or sections quickly
What is the theme of a story?
The message or lesson the author wants you to learn
What is one strategy to summarize a paragraph?
Use the main idea and key details in your own words
“The students were jubilant after the field trip was announced.” What does “jubilant” mean?
Very happy or joyful
How do you know if the author is trying to persuade you?
They give opinions and try to convince you
Why might an author use bold print or italics?
To show important words or ideas