Reading 6th Grade
The location and time of a story
The setting
This part of a TDW is when you state your claim for the first time.
The introduction
The most important idea in a story.
What is the main idea/central idea?
She ___ to the store every Saturday.
goes
When you think about what might happen next in a reading passage, 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 central idea be found?
First sentence
Last sentence
not found in any one sentence or is inferred
Name 3 types of punctuation
, . ? ! " "
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 and takes place in the past.
Historical Fiction
What does text evidence mean?
showing proof
In the top of the maple tree, the sparrows were busy building ________ nest.
their
Clues are often in the ____ or ______ or ____
title
facts and details
pictures
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
the words or phrases surrounding the unknown word that hints to the definition.
context clues
Hey mom said Billy where are my cleats?
"Hey mom," said Billy, "where are my cleats?"
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
Give all of the parts needed for a body paragraph on your TDW's.
-state claim
-give text evidence
-give general reasons
-lead into next paragraph
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.
Best teacher is?
Ms Woods