Vocabulary in context
In the sentence: “The cat crept silently through the tall grass,” what does crept mean?
moved quietly and slowly
What is the main idea of a paragraph that explains how turtles lay eggs and protect their young?
how turtles care for their babies
What type of text structure compares two things?
compare and contrast
What’s one way to figure out a character’s motivation?
look at their actions and thoughts
What strategy can help you understand unfamiliar nonfiction words?
look for the context clues or use the glossary
What is the meaning of generous in this sentence: “She was generous with her time and always helped others”?
giving and kind
Which detail best supports the idea that rainforests are important?
they produce much of Earth's oxygen
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What kind of text structure is used in a passage that explains how a volcano erupts?
cause and effect or sequence
What does it mean if the narrator is “first person”?
the narrator is a character telling the story using
What should a good summary include?
only the most important ideas of the text
Which word is the best antonym for ancient?
modern or new
Read: “The boy stared at the broken bike, sighed, and sat down.” What can you infer?
he is probably disappointed or upset
How does a diagram help you understand nonfiction text better?
it shows info visually for better understanding
What is a theme of a story where a child learns not to give up after failing?
perseverance or never give up
What does it mean to “monitor your comprehension”?
check if you understand what you are reading, fix it if you dont
What does the word drenched suggest in this sentence: “He was drenched after walking through the storm”?
completely soaked
What is the difference between a main idea and a theme?
main idea= what the text is mostly about
theme= the deeper message or lesson
If a text uses bolded vocabulary and sidebars, what kind of text is it?
Informational or nonfiction
How does the setting affect a story’s plot?
It can create problems, affect mood, or change what characters do
Why is it helpful to ask questions while you read?
It keeps you thinking and helps you understand deeper
What is the meaning of glimpse in this sentence: “He only caught a glimpse of the rare bird before it flew away”?
a quick look
A passage says that honeybees “communicate by dancing.” What can you infer about bees?
they have a special way of sharing information
Why would an author include a timeline in a biography?
to show important events in the persons life
What is the climax of a story?
the most exciting or important part
How can recognizing the author’s purpose help you as a reader?
It tells you why they wrote it—like to inform, entertain, or persuade—so you understand better