Reading 6th Grade
The location and time of a story
The setting
This part of an essay tells the thesis statement
The introduction
The most important idea in a story.
What is the main idea?
She ___ to the store every Saturday.
goes
Lists steps or stages in a specific order to complete a task or process.
Sequential
A word opposite in meaning to another word
antonym
This is a short version of the story that includes just the important details.
The summary
Where can the main idea be found?
First sentence
Last sentence
not found in any one sentence or is inferred
Name 3 types of punctuation
, . ? ! " "
Identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions.
Problem and Solution
The life lesson the author wants you to learn
Theme
This type of writing is made up (not true)
Fiction
When summarizing non-fiction what strategy should you use
teacher discretion
In the top of the maple tree, the sparrows were busy building ________ nest.
their
Provides detailed information about a topic, often using sensory details.
Descriptive
4 types of conflict
character vs self
character vs nature
character vs society
It is the way someone views, looks at, or feels about someone or something. It can be a belief.
Point of View
Showing proof
Citing text evidence
Hey mom said Billy where are my cleats?
"Hey mom," said Billy, "where are my cleats?"
Explains reasons why something happens and the results that follow.
Cause and Effect
5 parts of a plot chart
Exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
resolution
How many sentences are in a paragraph?
5 or MORE
the words or phrases surrounding the unknown word that hints to the definition.
Context clues
a) My favorite animals are dogs cats and rabbits.
b) My favorite animals are dogs, cats, and rabbits.
c) My favorite animals are dogs cats, and rabbits.
b) My favorite animals are dogs, cats, and rabbits.
Highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects
Compare and Contrast