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Good Reading Habits
Genre
Story Elements
Make an Inference
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100
Before opening a book, a good reader looks at what?
What is the front cover.
100
Name a genre
Example: Realistic fiction
100
List one story element from The Three Little Pigs
Example: Character - Big Bad Wolf
100
Susie looked down at the floor. Tears started to roll down her cheek. Infer how Susie is feeling.
Sad
100
What is the biggest difference between fiction and non-fiction books?
Fiction = Fake Non-Fiction = Real
200
True or false: It is important for a good reader to pause and think about what they are reading.
True
200
A story that could have happened in real life but came from the author's imagination fits into which genre?
What is realistic fiction.
200
List the 4 major story elements.
Setting, character, problem, solution.
200
True or False: An inference is the same thing as a prediction.
False
200
True of False: A character trait can change quickly while a feeling stays the same for a long time.
False
300
At what point should a reader abandon a book?
- After reading a few chapters - If the book is too easy or too hard - If the book is not interesting - If the story is upsetting
300
Different types of books are classified into groups known as...
Genres
300
Setting is made up of what two components?
Time and place.
300
List the steps to making an inference.
Schema + Text Evidence = Inference
300
Fill in the blanks: We analyze a character to learn about his/her (blank) and (blank).
Traits Feelings
400
Thinking about your thinking is called...
Metacognition
400
A fiction story that includes true historical facts is from what genre?
What is historical fiction
400
We analyze a character by looking at what 4 things?
Monologue Dialogue Appearance Actions
400
At the end of the book, you are often asked to infer what about the story?
The theme/lesson.
400
List 4 things you need to have in a reading letter.
Opening Closing Date Thinking
500
About how many books should someone be reading at a time?
Two or three
500
Why is it important to identify the genre of a book?
- To get your mind ready for what you are going to read. - To be on the lookout for specific elements. - To help you understand what you are reading.
500
The "climax" of a book is related to which story element?
Problem.
500
How many inferences do you need to draw a conclusion?
2-3
500
Author's Purpose = PIE What three reasons does an author write a book?
What is persuade, inform, entertain.