Reading Comprehension & Strategy
What is the main idea of a text?
What the text is mostly about — a short summary of key points.
What are the four main purposes an author might have?
To inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.
This sentence is missing something. What is it?: “Running down the street.”
Add a subject and verb: “The dog was running down the street.”
What is the climax of a story?
The most exciting or important part of the story. The moment where something changes (turning point).
What does APE stand for?
Answer the question, Proof from the text, Explain.
What should you do before answering questions about a specific paragraph?
Reread that paragraph carefully.
What is the author’s tone?
The author’s attitude toward the subject he or she is writing about.
Add needed punctuation: “After dinner we watched a movie.”
“After dinner, we watched a movie.” (Comma after introductory phrase)
What type of figurative language compares two things using “like” or “as”?
Simile.
What is a claim?
Something you're trying to prove.
What does it mean to make an inference?
To make a logical guess using clues from the text.
What is the intended audience?
The group of people the author wants to reach.
Fix the apostrophes: “Its a nice day to walk the dogs.”
“It’s a nice day to walk the dogs.” (It’s = it is)
What type of figurative language is shown in this sentence: "The winter wind howled outside the window, begging to be let in."
Personification
What does it mean to revise writing?
To improve ideas, organization, and clarity.
Explain the four steps of the RRRR process.
Read - Read for the first time, making note of unfamiliar words
Reread - After defining unknown words, reread the text
Reflect - Write down the main idea
Respond - Answer the questions and/or write the essay
What is the point of view that uses “I” or “we”?
First person.
Correct the capitalization and puncuation: “last summer we visited new york city.”
“Last summer, we visited New York City.”
What does imagery appeal to?
The five senses.
What is the best transition word to show contrast?
A) However
B) Furthermore
C) For example
A) However – Shows contrast between ideas.
What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?
Summarizing = sum up the main points; Paraphrasing = restate ideas in your own words with similar detail
How can word choice affect tone?
Words create mood and show how the author feels about the topic.
Explain what's wrong with this sentence: “The students runs to class every morning.”
The subject and verb do not agree in number. The subject is plural while the verb form is intended for a singular subject. To fix it, the verb must be changed to "run."
What is the theme of a story?
The lesson or message about life the author shares.
Which sentence best adds relevant evidence?
A) The main character is brave because he rescues his friends from danger.
B) The main character is brave because he is courageous.
A – Supports the claim with meaningful evidence.