Comprehension
The message or lesson the author wants readers to learn
Theme
What the text is mostly about
Central Idea
A text that explains how two things are alike and different uses this structure
Compare and Contrast
A poem that has lines that rhyme
Rhymed Verse
What the author believes or thinks is true
Author’s claim
A 5 finger summary should include...
Somebody, Wanted, But, So, End, and Theme
Facts that explain or support the central idea
Supporting Details
A text that tells events in order uses this structure
Chronological Order
A poem written without rhyme or a pattern
Free Verse
The author is trying to convince the audience of something
Persuade
What is a hyperbole?
An extreme exaggeration
A short restatement of a text using only the most important details
Summary
A text that explains why something happened and what happened because of it uses
Cause and effect
This poem has 3 lines, is about nature, and has a 5-7-5 syllabic pattern
Haiku
The author is giving information on a topic
Inform
A phrase that compares two things using like or as
Simile
What is the Central Idea:
Bees are very important insects. They help plants grow by moving pollen from one flower to another. This process is called pollination. Without bees, many fruits and vegetables would not grow. Bees also make honey, which people enjoy eating.
Bees are important because they help plants grow and provide honey.
Headings, diagrams, and captions are examples of text _______
Text features
This poem has 5 lines, is silly, and rhymes
Limerick
The author includes elements of fantasy to tell a story. the purpose is to________
Entertain
My alarm clock yelled at me!
Personification
What is the Central Idea:
Dogs can be trained to help people in many ways. Some dogs help people who cannot see by guiding them safely. Other dogs help find people during emergencies. These helper dogs are trained carefully and work very hard.
Trained dogs help people in many important ways.
What text structure does the author use to organize this passage?
Last night, a strong storm moved through the town. Because of the heavy rain, the streets filled with water. As a result, drivers had to slow down, and some schools opened later than usual the next day.
Cause and effect
What kind of poem is this? How do you know?
The rain taps softly on the roof,
Tap, tap, tap all night.
Clouds cover the moon above,
Hiding its silver light.
Free Verse because there are no rhymes
What is the author’s claim in this passage?
School gardens should be added to every elementary school. Gardens help students learn about plants and science in a hands‑on way. They also teach responsibility because students must care for the plants. School gardens make learning more fun and meaningful.
A. Students like learning about plants
B. Gardens need a lot of care
C. School gardens should be added to elementary schools
D. Science is hard to learn
C. School gardens should be added to elementary schools