Central Idea
What is the definition of central idea?
What is, the point the author wants you to remember the most.
What are the 3 reasons author's write? (think P.I.E.)
What is, persuade, inform, and entertain?
What are context clues?
What is, words/clues in the text the reader can use to determine the definition of an unfamiliar words.
What is the definition of theme?
What is, the overall lesson or message the reader learns.
What is imagery?
What is, the use of vivid, descriptive language to engage a reader's senses and create a mental picture.
What is the difference between central idea and theme?
What is, central idea is the point the author is trying to argue, whereas, theme is the overall lesson or message the reader learns.
What is author's purpose?
What is, why the author is writing.
His lucid lectures, along with his clearly presented explanations, made him a popular professor. In this sentence, what does "lucid" mean?
What is, clear/concise.
Fill in the blank: A theme is not one word, it is a _______.
What is, sentence.
What is C.U.P.S.?
What is, capitalization, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
What is the difference between main idea and central idea?
What is, the main idea is the overall main point of the text, whereas, the central idea are smaller points the author wants you to remember the most.
Fill in the blank: To determine the author's purpose, it is important to consider who the author's main _____ is.
What is, audience.
Their vociferous chatter made me wish I had ear plugs. In this sentence, "vociferous" what does vociferous mean?
What is, loud.
Themes must be inferred. What does it mean to make an inference?
What is, to draw a conclusion or guess based on available evidence, reasoning, or existing knowledge.
What is the difference between subjective and objective point-of-view?
What is, subjective POV focuses on feelings/emotions, whereas objective POV focuses on the facts.
What goes in an objective summary?
What is, the title and author of the text, the overall main idea, and 2-3 smaller central ideas.
Fill in the blank: The reader must make inferences and ________ in order to determine the author's purpose.
What is, text evidence.
The Great Flood was caused by incessant rain that fell for 40 days and nights. In this sentence, what does "incessant" mean?
What is, constant/non-stop/ongoing.
"Why can't you just pack me salami or tuna sandwiches? That's what everyone else eats."
"Don't you like the lunches I pack you?" Abu seemed surprised that I was complaining.
"Of course I love your mansaf, Abu, but it . . . it just smells so strong. People think the jameed in it smells like dirty socks. I feel like everyone's staring at my weird food," I said.
"Are you ashamed of being different?"
I didn't answer my father. He continued, "We have a beautiful heritage. There is no shame in eating the foods your grandparents and great-grandparents ate! Never look down on your traditions, my child."
I knew in my heart Abu was right.
What is the theme of this passage?
What is, a person should be proud of his or her heritage. (answers may vary)
What are the 5 elements of plot (in order & with the definition)?
What is,
1. Exposition-introduction of characters, setting, and situation
2. Rising Action- introduction of the conflict
3. Climax- point at which the conflict becomes most intense (the turning point)
4. Falling Action- shows events that follow the climax
5. Resolution- point at which the conflict ends (end of the story)
What is the formula we use to find the central idea?
What is, the subject/topic + what the author says about the subject/topic = central idea
What is the difference between an author who is informing the reader vs persuading them?
What is, informing the reader is teaching a new concept or providing information on a topic whereas persuading the reader is trying to change their mind about a debatable subject.
There are 5 types of context clues. What are they?
What is,
1. Definition clue
2. Example clue
3. Comparison clue
4. Contrast clue
5. Cause & effect clue
Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all, . . .
What is the theme of this passage?
What is, hope is what keeps people going. (answers may vary)
What are 3 print features and 3 graphic features?
Print Features:
1. Titles/headings
2. Bulleted lists/numbered lists
3. Inset boxes/sidebars
Graphic Features:
1. Photos/illustrations/diagrams
2. Maps/blueprints
3. Charts/tables/graphs