point of view
first person
When the person telling the story is the main character.
Author’s Purpose
The author’s purpose for writing (facts) argumentative, (emotions) persuade, (information) inform, or (enjoyment) entertain
Caption
Text that is next to photo or graphic
Inference
A judgment based on reasoning rather than something stated directly in the passage. “Reading between the lines”.
Inform
To give information about a particular topic; to explain why something is important.
Second Person
The narrator is talking to “you.”
Entertain
To tell a story that you would enjoy and makes you laugh.
Facts
Statements that can be proven true.
Evaluate
To examine and judge carefully.
Style
How the author writes; an author’s use of language; its effects and appropriateness to the author’s intent and theme.
Third Person
Point of view in which the narrator is not a character in the story. Pronouns them, they
Fluency
The clear and easy expression of ideas, either written or spoken.
Opinions
Statements that cannot be proven true.
Summarize
To restate the most important information in a text.
Persuade
To convince others to feel a particular way about a topic.
Heading (this is for Text Features)
The title at the start of a page or section, usually bold or dark print.
Focus
The center of interest or attention
Graphic Organizer
A diagram or pictorial device that shows relationships. Ex: Venn diagram, web, flow chart, story map
Paraphrase
To restate a text or passage in other words, often to show understanding or clarify the meaning.
Tone
The attitude of the author toward the audience and characters. Ex: serious or humorous.
Subheading (this for text Features)
A secondary heading, the mini-topic related to the heading
Inform
To give information about a particular topic; to explain why something is important.
Graphics
Photographs, drawings, maps, or other pictures that give additional information about the text.
Charts, Tables, and Graphs ( this is for text Features)
A visual aid that condenses information into a series of rows, lines, or other shortened lists.
Voice
The fluency, rhythm and liveliness in writing that make it unique to the writer. Your written personality the “style” you write with (friendly, formal, every day, short/long sentences).