Definitions
The ______ is the central message, lesson, or moral the author wants the reader to understand from the story.
Theme
Explains why something happened and what happened as a result.
EX: Because the students forgot to water the class plant, its leaves turned brown and started to fall off.
Cause and Effect
A __________ helps you say the same idea in a different way using similar words. If two words mean completely different things, they are called __________.
Synonym and Antonym
An ______ text is written to inform, explain, or teach the reader about a specific topic.
Informational
An ______ is a logical guess made by using clues from the text and your own knowledge.
Infrence
Describes events in the order they happened or steps in a process.
EX: First, gather your ingredients. Next, mix the flour and sugar. Then, add the eggs and stir. Finally, bake the cake for 30 minutes.
Chronological/ Sequence Order
We lived at that address from November 5 2003 to February 1 2008.
A. We lived at that address from November 5, 2003, to February 1, 2008.
B. We lived at that address from November, 5 2003, to February, 1 2008.
C. We lived at that address from November 5, 2003 to February 1, 2008.
D. correct as is
Washington, DC on vacation.
D. We traveled from New Haven, Connecticut to washington, DC on vacation.
A. We lived at that address from November 5, 2003, to February 1, 2008.
__________ is the reason an author writes a text, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.
Authors Purpose
The ______ is where and when a story takes place, including the time period and location.
Setting
Shows how two or more things are alike and different.
EX: Cats are quiet and independent, while dogs are energetic and loyal. Both make great pets, but they have very different personalities.
Compare and Contrast
Did you know that India is a country in Asia and has a population of over 800 million
A. Did you know that India is a country in Asia, and has a population of over 800 million.
B. Did you know that India is a country in Asia and has a population of over 800 million?
C. Did you know that India, is a country in Asia and has a population of over 800 million?
B. Did you know that India is a country in Asia and has a population of over 800 million?
The ______ is the most intense or exciting part of the story, where the main conflict reaches its turning point.
Climax
The ______ of a story is the sequence of events that make up the main storyline, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.
Plot
Presents a problem and explains how it was solved.
EX: The classroom was too noisy during reading time. To fix this, the teacher introduced a quiet signal and gave students noise-level reminders.
Problem and Solution
List all proper nouns in the sentence: Drake performed in Atlanta last weekend at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Drake, Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The ______ is the most important point the author wants to communicate in a paragraph or passage.
Main Idea
A ______ is a word, phrase, or line that is repeated regularly in a poem or song, often to emphasize a feeling or idea.
Refrain
Gives details about a topic to help the reader visualize or understand it.
EX: The rainforest is filled with tall trees, colorful birds, and thick vines. The air is warm and humid, and the sounds of animals echo through the forest.
Description
Rewrite the sentence with correct capitalization:
last year, we read a book called "the giver" by lois lowry in our language arts class.
Last year, we read a book called The Giver by Lois Lowry in our Language Arts class.
What does character F.A.S.T stand for?
A character or characters: FEELINGS, ACTIONS, SAYINGS,THOUGHTS