Read/Terms
What the passage is about
Main Idea
Person, Place or thing
Noun
the main noun or pronoun in a sentence that performs the action or is described by the verb
Subject
top, pop stop
short o sound
specific information that is explicitly stated within the text, meaning the answer can be found directly in the passage without requiring any inferences or assumptions.
Direct Detail
A word that shows action or state of being
Verb
the part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the subject (e.g., went home in John went home )
Predicate
Sara was scared as she enter the classroom for the very first time. Her eyes wonder around the room looking for a friendly face in the sea of eyes staring at her. She finally took a seat in the back.
First day of School or Sara first day at a new school.
information within a text that isn't explicitly stated but is implied or requires the reader to infer based on context, background knowledge, and the author's writing style.
Indirect Detail
describes the subject
adjective
an incomplete sentence that lacks a subject, verb, or a complete thought
Fragment
sounds made by vowels when they are not pronounced as their alphabet name, but rather as a shorter, less drawn-out sound
short Vowel Sounds
information within a text that isn't explicitly stated but is implied or requires the reader to infer based on context, background knowledge, and the author's writing style.
Inferences
word that modifies (describes) a verb
adverb
occurs when two or more independent clauses are incorrectly joined together, often without proper punctuation or conjunctions
Run-on
a word that introduces a relative clause, also known as an adjective clause, which provides additional information about a noun or pronoun in the main clause.
Relative Pronoun
the final part or ending of something, often summarizing its main points and leaving a lasting impression. I
conclusion
a word that takes the place of a noun
pronoun
A vowel sound that names the vowel it sounds like
Long Vowel Sound