Reading Comp.
Main Idea
What is... the main point the author is telling the reader, what the text is MOSTLY about?
Introduction
What is... the opening paragraph that introduces the topic and hook?
Plot
What is... the sequence of events in a story?
Fact Vs. Opinion
What is... statements that can be proven (facts) vs. personal beliefs (opinions)?
Context Clues
What is... hints or clues in a sentence or paragraph that help us understand the meaning of a word we might not know?
Supporting Details
What is... facts, examples, or descriptions that reinforce the main idea?
Transition Words
What are ... words or phrases that connect ideas?
Exposition
What is... the introduction of background information in a story such as setting, characters, and conflict?
Text Structure
What is... the way an author organizes information in a piece of writing?
Synonym Vs. Antonym
What is... a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word (synonym) vs. a word that has the opposite meaning of another word (antonym)?
Summary
What is... a short, concise overview of the main points in a text?
Conclusion
What is... the closing paragraph that summarizes the essay and restates the thesis?
Rising Action
What is...the events that build tension up and lead up to the climax?
Text Features
What is... the elements like headings, subheadings, captions, and bolded words that help organize information?
What is... a word part added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning?
Inference
What is... a conclusion based on evidence and observations?
Evidence
What is... quotations or paraphrased ideas from the text that support the argument?
Protagonist
What is... the 'good guy' main character who keeps the story moving forward?
Primary Source
What is... original material or evidence?
Suffix
What is... a word part added to the end of a word to change its meaning?
Tone
What is... the author's attitude toward the subject?
Elaboration
What is... explanation of how evidence supports the claim?
Antagonist
What is... the character or force opposing the protagonist, think the 'bad guy'?
Secondary Source
What is... a text that analyzes or interprets a primary source?
Root Word
What is... the most basic part of a word that cannot be broken down any further?