Latin Root
water
aqua
This is the main point or big idea an author wants the reader to understand.
👉 What is the central idea?
This is the beginning of the story where characters, setting, and background are introduced.
👉 What is the exposition?
This document explains class rules, grading, and what you’ll study this year.
👉 What is the syllabus?
Our school’s mascot represents American pride and freedom.
👉 What are the Patriots?
contra
against
The central idea is usually supported by these smaller pieces of information found in the text.
👉 What are supporting details?
This part of the plot shows events that build suspense and lead up to the climax.
👉 What is rising action?
Cell phones, AirPods, and headphones must be placed here at the start of class and stay there until the end.
👉 What is the phone pocket?
This U.S. state is known as the “Sunshine State.”
👉 What is Florida?
cent
hundred
True or False: The central idea is always stated directly in the passage.
👉 What is false?
The most intense or turning point of the story is called this.
👉 What is the climax?
According to the grading policy, this category is worth the highest percentage of your grade at 35%.
👉 What are tests?
This girl group, formed through a global competition show, is made up of members from around the world.
👉 What is Katseye?
make / do
fac
When finding the central idea, readers should ask: “What is the text mostly ______?”
👉 What is about?
After the climax, the events that show how the conflict starts moving toward resolution are called this.
👉 What is falling action?
Late work is only accepted up to this many school days after you return with an excused absence note.
👉 What is 3 days?
In 2025, this Seattle Mariners catcher became only the second switch‑hitter in MLB history to hit 50 home runs in a single season, joining Mickey Mantle in that exclusive club.
👉 What is “Who is Cal Raleigh?”
well
bene
The process of combining important details to figure out the central idea, even if it isn’t directly written, is called this.
👉 What is inference (or inferring)?
The end of the story, when conflicts are resolved and loose ends are tied up, is known as this.
What is the resolution
One of the “Units of Study” you will complete this year involves stories about gods, heroes, and ancient traditions.
👉 What is mythology?
In 2024, Beyoncé released this country-inspired album that made history by blending R&B and country music.
👉 What is Cowboy Carter?