comprehension
What is a supporting detail?
A fact or example that supports the main idea
What are context clues?
Hints in the text to figure out word meaning
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea
What is a topic sentence?
The main idea of a paragraph.
What should you do first when reading a question?
Read carefully and identify key words.
What does it mean to infer?
To make a smart guess using clues + evidence
What does the prefix “un-” mean?
Not
What is a verb?
An action word
Name one transition word
First, next, then, finally.
What is the best strategy if you don’t know an answer?
Eliminate wrong choices.
What does main idea mean in a story?
The most important point of a text
What is a synonym?
A word with the same meaning
Fix this sentence: she run fast
She runs fast.
What are the 3 parts of an essay?
Introduction, body, conclusion
Why is it important to go back to the passage?
To find text evidence.
what is theme?
The lesson or message of a story?
What is an antonym?
A word with the opposite meaning
What is a fragment?
An incomplete sentence
What should every body paragraph include?
Details/evidence.
What should you do after finishing the test?
Check your answers.
What should you use to support answers?
Text evidence
What does the root “bio” mean?
Life
What is a run-on sentence?
Two sentences joined incorrectly.
What makes writing strong?
Clear ideas, organization, and details.
What does it mean to “justify your answer”?
Explain your answer using evidence.