Definition
It is what a text is about.
Main idea
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word dispute in the sentence below:
Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work.
What is an argument or disagreement?
The tow truck took the car into the mechanic's garage. The owner of the car followed. The mechanic used his equipment to lift the car. "What do you think happened to the tire?" the man asked. In response, the mechanic held up a nail. "Oh," the man said. "I see." How did the tire go flat?
What is The tire went flat because the man had driven over a nail.
All narratives and stories follow a structure. Identify all elements of the structure.
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Who is the author of Ghost Boys?
Jewell Parker Rhodes
Making inferences
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word saturated in the sentence below:
The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.
What is wet?
I can swim in the water Or jump in the air, No one can catch me, No one would dare I hop with webbed feet, To my very own beat, I eat flies from the sky, Whem my tongue swings up high, Who Am I?
What is a frog?
What is an exposition?
This occurs at the beginning. It introduces the characters, setting and basic situation we need to understand the story.
Pam Munoz Ryan wrote which book?
Esperanza Rising
It is when you determine the meaning of word that you do not know using clues surrounding the text.
Context Clues
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word sustain in the sentence below:
Lakes occupy less the two percent of the Earth's surface , yet they help to sustain life. For instance, lakes give us fish to eat, irrigate crops and generate electrical power.
What is to prolong, To keep in existence; maintain?
Josh woke up early on Sunday morning and looked outside the window. The sun was out and it was hot. His dad called to him and said, "It is a perfect day, don't forget to bring a towel!" Where were Josh and his dad going?
What is the beach?
What is the climax?
This is the turning point in the story. Usually the most exciting and surprising part of the story.
Who wrote A Long Walk To Water
Linda Sue Park
This is the lesson of the story.
Theme
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word pioneered in the sentence below:
The ancient Greeks pioneered many kinds of writing we consider standard today. They wrote speeches , plays, poems, books about science and learning, long histories of things that happened then.
What is to originate or take part in the development of
"Fire!", I yelled. "There's a fire in the bathroom" I screamed. After a moment I thought to myself, Why wasn't anyone answering me? or coming out of there class rooms?. So I yelled again "Fire,Fire!". Still no answer. I decided to get help but when I tried to run it felt like I was going so slow. The doors to all the classrooms where moving further away. All of a sudden I heard an alarm going off. Infer what the person is doing
What is dreaming
Unlike narratives and stories, non-fiction texts follow a different structure. What is one text structure that non-fiction text can have.
Cause and Effect
Description
Chronological Order/ Sequential Order
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
Name one book that we read where the main character is also the author of the book.
Diary of Anne Frank and The Circuit
What is plot elements?
A series of elements that makes up a story. There are five plot elements.
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word thrive in the sentence below:
Bats that eat fruit and nectar spread seeds and help flowers grow. Without bats many important plants would not thrive.
What is to flourish
The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people - men and women, mothers with little children, teenagers putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose the boxes and cans that they wanted. Jeff was having a hard time remembering which one to buy. He knew that Tooli wouldn't be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! Where was Jeff?
What is the grocery store
What text structure does the author use in the following passage:
When a river receives a lot of extra water it may flood. During a flood there is plenty of water, and most people wouldn't think that dehydration was a serious risk, but flood waters are mostly polluted and not safe to drink. People who drink the contaminated water may suffer from illnesses or diseases such as typhoid. You can prepare for flooding by filling many containers with fresh clean drinking water. You can also use sandbags to protect your house and to soak up the water. Be prepared and be safe.
Problem and Solution
Who is the author of The Circuit
Francisco Jimenez