Author's Purpose and POV
: What is the author's purpose if they write a story to entertain?
To entertain the reader.
If a character is frowning, what can you infer about their feelings?
They might be sad or upset.
What is chronology in a story?
The order in which events happen.
What does the word "glistening" mean?
Shining brightly, like something wet or polished.
What is the main idea of a story?
The most important point or message the author wants to share.
How can you tell if an author is writing to inform?
The text includes facts and information about a topic.
What can you infer about a character who helps others often?
The character is likely kind or caring.
How does cause and effect work in a story?
A cause is an event that makes something happen (effect).
If you see the word "exhausted" in a sentence, what does it mean?
Very tired.
How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?
Look for the topic sentence or the most repeated ideas.
If an author wants to persuade you, what might they include in their writing?
Opinions and arguments to convince the reader.
If a character is always late, what might you infer about their personality?
They might be disorganized or forgetful.
What text structure would you use if you were explaining how to bake a cake? Sequencing, Compare and Contrast, or Cause and Effect?
Sequencing
How can context clues help you understand a new word?
They provide hints about the meaning based on how the word is used in a sentence.
What are supporting details?
Details that explain or back up the main idea.
What is point of view?
It is the perspective from which a story is told.
In a story, if a character is hiding, what can you infer about their situation?
They might be scared or in trouble.
Give an example of a cause and effect relationship. List the cause and the effect.
It rained (cause), so the ground got wet (effect).
What does "anticipate" mean?
To expect or look forward to something.
If the main idea is about the importance of friendship, what might be a supporting detail?
Friends help each other in times of need.
Why might an author choose to write in first person?
To give readers a personal experience of the story.
How can understanding a character's background help you make inferences about their actions?
It gives context to their behavior and motivations.
Why is it important to recognize text structure while reading?
It helps us understand how information is organized and the relationships between ideas.
If a word is "synonymous" with another, what does that mean?
It has the same or similar meaning.
Why is it important to identify the main idea and supporting details when reading?
It helps us understand the text better and summarize its content.