Reading Skills
(AOR.1 & AOR.2)
(AOR.1 & AOR.2)
What is the main idea of a text?
What is...
What the story is mostly about.
What is the author’s purpose in writing a text?
What is...
To inform, persuade, entertain, or explain something to the reader.
What context clues help you figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word?
Name at least 1
Definitions, examples, synonyms, antonyms, or explanations in the same sentence or paragraph.
How do illustrations or multimedia help you understand a text?
They show what is being described and make the meaning clearer.
What are text features?
What is...
Elements like headings, captions, bold words, and diagrams that help readers understand nonfiction texts.
How do details support the main idea?
What is...
They provide evidence, examples, or explanations that help prove or explain the main idea.
What are the different types of text structure?
Must name all 5
What is...
Chorological/ sequence, cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, and description
What does the word dazzling mean in this sentence?
The dancer spun across the stage in a dazzling costume that sparkled under the bright lights.
“Dazzling” means extremely bright or impressive; in this context, it describes how the costume sparkled and stood out under the lights.
What does a chart or diagram add to your understanding of the topic?
It gives extra information visually, sometimes making it easier to understand data or relationships.
Why do authors use bold or italicized words?
To show important words and tell what words maybe found in the glossary
What does it mean to draw inferences from a text?
What is...
Use context clues or make educated guess based on the information provided
Identify the text structure
Plastic pollution in the ocean has become a major environmental issue. Sea turtles often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish and eat them, which can make them very sick or even cause death. To help solve this problem, many communities have started banning plastic bags and encouraging the use of reusable ones.
what is...
Problem/Solution.
The passage presents a problem (plastic pollution harming sea turtles) and a solution (banning plastic bags and using reusable ones).
What is figurative language?
Words or expressions with meaning different from their literal interpretation, often used to create imagery.
How do two texts on the same topic present similar or different ideas?
They may have different opinions, focus on different facts, or use different tones.
What is the purpose of a caption under a photo?
It explains what the image shows and how it connects to the text.
How can you summarize a story without including every detail?
What is...
By using the somebody, wanted, but, so, when frame
or
By including only the most important ideas in your own words.
How does text structure help a reader understand the information?
What is...
It organizes ideas clearly so the reader can follow the writer’s message more easily.
Read this sentence: “Her voice was music to his ears”?
What type of figurative language is shown? What is the literal meaning?
What is...
a metaphor
Her voice was very pleasant or he liked her voice.
What are the most important points in both texts, and how do they connect?
You find the main ideas in each and compare how they support or disagree with each other.
How does a heading help a reader?
It lets the reader know what the section is about.
Read this short paragraph. What is the implied meaning not directly stated?
Lena stood at the edge of the diving board, staring down at the pool below. Her friends were all in the water, splashing and calling her name. She took a deep breath, glanced behind her at the ladder, and then looked back at the water. Her toes curled tightly around the edge.
Lena is nervous or scared to jump into the pool. The paragraph doesn’t say it directly, but her hesitation, deep breath, and gripping the edge of the board suggest she's afraid.
Analyze this paragraph—what is the structure and how does it serve the author’s purpose?
Some animals, like camels and polar bears, have unique adaptations that help them survive in extreme climates. Camels can store fat in their humps, allowing them to go without food and water for long periods in the desert. Polar bears, on the other hand, have thick fur and a layer of fat to keep them warm in the freezing Arctic. Both animals are built to handle the challenges of their environments.
What is...
Structure: Compare/Contrast.
The paragraph compares camels and polar bears by showing how each has different adaptations for different climates.
Author’s Purpose: To inform readers about how animals survive in extreme environments by comparing two examples, helping readers understand the concept of adaptation through contrast.
What is personification? Give an example.
Giving human like characteristics to nonhuman things.
Examples varies
How can the images in a text help you understand the information better?
Images like charts, pictures, or diagrams show what the text is talking about, making it easier to understand the facts or ideas.
Analyze how the chart supports the main idea in the paragraph.
Over the past five years, Willow Elementary has taken big steps to reduce paper waste. Teachers began using digital assignments, students turned in work online, and the school launched a "Think Before You Print" campaign. These small changes have made a big impact on the amount of paper the school uses each year.
Chart: Paper Usage at Willow Elementary (in reams)
Year Paper Used (Reams)
2020 5,000
2021 4,000
2022 3,200
2023 2,600
2024 1,800
The chart shows that the school used less paper each year. This helps prove what the paragraph says—that the school’s changes really worked to save paper.