Nonfiction
What the story is mostly about in one sentence
Main idea
The people, animals or things that a story is about
Characters
most intense or suspenseful part of a story
Climax
When I read, I put together what the text says plus what I already know to get this
Information that supports the main idea
supporting detail
Where and when a story takes place
setting
part of the story where problem/problems begin to get solved and where the intensity goes down
Falling Action
information that is directly stated in the text
Look at section headings, captions, and for repeating words and ideas
strategies to identify the main idea
The series of events in a story
plot
The story events wind down to an ending where the problem/problems in a story are typically solved
resolution
things I already know about a subject that I am reading about(starts with an s)
schema
Quick retelling of a text including the main idea and supporting details
Summary
part of the plot where the characters and setting are introduced
Introduction
character traits that can be observed such as height, age, hair color
external character traits
Male kangaroos fight for dominance with each other when looking for a mate. They use their tails for balance while boxing or grabbing their opponent with their strong front legs. Kangaroos also use these methods to defend themselves from predators.
Based on the text, which statement is likely true?
A.Their front legs work like human arms.
B. Male kangaroos like to fight.
C. Kangaroos have strong back legs.
D. Their back legs are good for jumping.
A. Their front legs work like human arms.
information directly from the text that supports our conclusions
text evidence
Part of the story where conflict is introduced
Rising Action
Use FAST (feelings, actions, speech, and thoughts) to determine this
character traits
Red foxes are the most widely distributed mammals in the world. They are found in forests, mountains, arid deserts, and arctic tundra. Red foxes hunt alone in the evening. They eat rabbits, birds, and garbage or pet food.
Which sentence best supports the inference that red foxes live in areas where humans live?
A. They are the most widely distributed animals in the world.
B. They eat rabbits, garbage, and pet food.
C. They hunt alone at night.
B