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?
Context clue for eager?
"Samantha was eager to start her new book, her fingers practically itching to turn the first page."
"Itching to turn the first page" suggests excitement or enthusiasm.
when you use clues from the text and what you already know to figure out something that isn’t directly stated, you are _____ __ _____.
making an inference
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
Context clue for intricate?
"The intricate design on the vase had tiny, detailed patterns that were hard to see without a closer look."
"Tiny, detailed patterns" suggests that the design is complex or complicated.
2 parts of an inference
background knowledge
Text Clues
The life lesson the author wants you to learn
Theme
This type of writing is made up (not true)
Fiction
What do we look at when tracking character development?
Their thoughts and actions over time
Context clue for grim?
"The weather looked grim, with dark clouds swirling in the sky and no hint of sunshine."
"Dark clouds" and "no hint of sunshine" suggest something is gloomy or threatening.
What is connotation of words?
The feeling that a word gives.
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
What does text evidence mean?
Showing proof
Context clue for vivid?
"The vivid colors of the sunset—bright oranges, pinks, and purples—made it look like a painting in the sky."
"Bright oranges, pinks, and purples" suggest that the colors are striking or intense.
Is a judgment or decision that is formed after a period of thought (or several inferences).
drawing a conclusion
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
Context clue for trudged?
After the long hike, they trudged back to camp, their legs heavy from exhaustion."
"Heavy from exhaustion" suggests that "trudged" means walking slowly or with difficulty.
This refers to the use of words, phrases, or expressions that go beyond their literal meaning to create more vivid or imaginative descriptions.
What is figurative language