Question Words
Which question word asks about a oerson?
Who
What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?
Topic Sentence
What tells what the paragraph is mostly about?
Main Idea
What is the sequence of events in a story?
Plot
What does it mean to make an inference?
Use clues to figure out something not stated
Which question word asks about time?
When
What is the last sentence of a paragraph called?
Conclusion sentence
Which of these is not a supporting detail?
A) Facts
B) Examples
C) Unrelated opinions
C) Unrelated opinions
What describes where and when a story takes place?
Setting
Which sentence shows an inference?
a) The sky is blue.
b) She wore a coat, so it might be cold.
b) She wore a coat, so it might be cold.
Which question word asks about reason?
Why
True or False: Supporting details explain the main idea.
True
True or False. The main idea is always the first sentence.
False
True or False: Characters are part of the plot.
True
True or False: Inferences are guesses without evidence.
False
Which question word asks about location?
Where
Which part of the paragraph summarizes the main points?
Conclusion
Give one example of a supporting detail.
Facts, examples, statistics
Fill in the blank: The __________ introduces the main characters and setting.
Beginning or Exposition
Fill in the blank: Inferences require using __________ from the text.
Clues
Which question word asks about an object or idea?
What
Fill in the blank: A paragraph should have a clear ________.
Main Idea
Fill in the blank: Supporting details help ________the main idea.
Explain
What is the problem in a story called?
Conflict
Give an example of an inference from a story.
e.g., “He was yawning, so he might be tired.”