Generalization
Generalization is making a ________ statement.
What is "broad"?
A cause is the _____ something happened (think of "why").
What is "reason"?
Context clues are hints used in a text to help the reader understand new or ________ words.
What is "unfamiliar"?
The main idea is defined as the ________ point or big picture of a story.
What is "central or focal/focus"?
An author’s purpose or intent answers the question ______.
What is "why"?
These words describe the types of generalizations:
What are "faulty & valid"?
The effect of something happening is known as the: (think of "what").
What is "result"?
You can easily find the meaning of a word based on those:
What are "examples/explanations"?
The kind of details or statements that help the main idea:
What is "supporting"?
In this article, the author is trying to get the reader to believe, think, feel or do something:
What is "persuade"?
Words such as _____, _____, _____, ______ or ______ are clue words for faulty generalization.
What are "all, always, every, never or none"?
To every action, there is a ______.
What is "reaction"?
Knowing the _______ of a word can also help.
What is "definition"?
The main idea can either be stated or ______.
The purpose where you are given step by step instructions is called:
What is "explain"?
Most, many, some, often or few are used when making a _______ generalization.
What is "valid"?
Cause & effect requires the reader to identify this:
What is "the problem"?
Another strategy for context clues are different words with the same meaning:
What are "synonyms"?
To find the main idea, before reading, you can identify the topic by looking for the:
What is "title"?
In a comedy, the author might want to entertain a reader by using ________.
What is "humor"?
For a generalization to be considered valid, it must be supported by these:
What are "facts & examples"?
The cause of eating too much without exercising, can have an effect of:
What is "weight gain/illnesses"?
Using contrast or words with opposite meanings:
What are "antonyms"?
Using this tool can allow you to better understand the main idea of a story and its details:
What is "graphic organizer"?
Informative essays include mainly these:
What are "facts"?