Fiction
A made up story, but events could really happen
Realistic fiction
It gives information to readers about a real topic
Informational Text
Steven is usually very BOISTEROUS while his sister is very quiet and shy. The meaning of the capitalized word.
loud, outspoken
Background knowledge and clues from the story
Inference
To compare using Like or As
Simile
This genre teaches a moral lesson
Fables
The purpose of informational text and biographies, readers can __________ about a new topic or person.
Learn
My mom said the mountains were very TRANQUIL; I also thought they were peaceful. The meaning of the capitalized word.
peaceful
Life lesson of a story or the author's message
Theme
Ramon and Jessica were almost done taking turns choosing the players for their teams. It was Jessica’s turn to choose, and only Kurt was left. Jessica said, “Kurt.” We can infer that ________
a. Kurt is not a very good player.
b. Jessica was pleased to have Kurt on her team.
c. Kurt was the best player on either team.
d. Jessica was inconsiderate of Kurt’s feelings.
A
A story that is meant to be acted out on stage
Drama or Play
When you write a book about your own life
Autobiography
Michael's room was always IMMACULATE. However, his sister's room was always a mess.
clean and tidy
Volcanoes are not always destructive. Sick people take baths in hot springs warmed by volcanoes to feel better. Hardened lava or pumice can smooth the rough skin on your feet. Farmers use soil with volcanic rock and ash to help plants grow. Identify the implied main idea of this passage.
volcanoes can be helpful to people
I do not remember much of this time, except that many suns rose and set. I though about what I was going to do now that I was alone. I did not leave the village. Not until I had eaten all of the abalones did I leave and then only to gather more. Yet, I do remember the day that I decided I would never live in the village again What is the main idea from this passage? A. She is alone and must survive. B. She likes to eat abalones. C. She lives in the village with her brother. D. She is leaving the village.
A. She is alone and must survive
The setting is in the Past
Historical Fiction
Pieces of Persuasive writing that can be Proven
Facts
The class didn't utter a word while the teacher stepped outside for a moment. They were so well behaved. What does utter mean?
speak
What type of text structure is this? An ocean and a pond are alike in some ways. They both have water. They are both home to many different plants and animals. However, they are different in size. An ocean is much larger than a pond. They are also different because there are waves in ocean water, but not in pond water.
Compare and Contrast
Micah waited for the curtains to open. He could hear the audience shifting in their seats. He clutched the cello to his chest. Sweat trickled down his neck, and his heart beat wildly. We can infer that ________
A Micah can’t play the cello.
B Micah is nervous.
C Micah is ill.
D All of Micah’s friends are in the audience.
Entertain
This genre has short lines and phrases that may rhyme
Poetry
Teaches a person how to do something
Procedural text
The two friends live in adjacent houses so they spend a lot of time together. What does adjacent mean?
next to or near
What type of text structure is this? Nike had a strong batting arm. In his last game, Mike hit the ball hard. It flew out of the park. No one really knows where the ball landed. But it was a great home run!
Cause and Effect
Micah waited for the curtains to open. He could hear the audience shifting in their seats. He clutched the cello to his chest. Sweat trickled down his neck, and his heart beat wildly. We can infer that ________
A Micah can’t play the cello.
B Micah is nervous.
C Micah is ill.
D All of Micah’s friends are in the audience.
B