Central Idea/Authors Purpose / Theme
What is the central idea of a text?
The most important point the author wants readers to understand / what the story is mainly about!
The sequence of events is called what?
Chronological Order
What does it mean to make an inference and what type of evidence best supports an inference?
To combine clues from the text with your own knowledge.
Direct quotes or details that clearly relate to the claim.
Identify the figurative language: "My heart beating ... thump-thump-thump like something trying to get out."
Simile
Identify the part of speech: “Icarus soared higher.”
Verb
What theme is best supported by Thank you M’am?
People can grow when they are shown unexpected kindness and trust.
In “A Police stop changed this Teenagers Life”, why does the author slow down the description of the stop?
To build tension and possibly highlight the fear the teenager could face.
What could you infer the main character in Heartbeat goal was after finding out why he decided to wear extra layers of clothing?
I can infer that he wanted to look bigger than he actually was. He also did these things to try to impress a girl.
What is the effect of imagery in poetry?
It helps readers visualize or feel the scene.
In Heartbeat, the word “relentless” adds what meaning to the characters routine?
It’s constant, never stops.
What is the authors purpose when a text provides facts / information / statistics?
To Inform
Which text structure examples are used with Heartbeat?
Internal reflection / Physical moments
What can we infer about Roger’s home life in Thank You, M’am?
He lacks guidance or support—based on his dirty face and lack of supervision.
Identify the figurative language: "The sun reached down and melted the wax."
Personification
Using context clues, what does “aviation” mean in Women in Aviation?
The field or practice of flying aircraft.
What central idea is developed through examples of female pilots overcoming barriers?
Women fought discrimination to advance in aviation.
Which text structure do The Flight of Icarus and show that helps readers understand the meaning behind the story?
Cause and Effect
What can we infer about why Icarus ignored Daedalus’s warnings?
His excitement and pride clouded his judgment—shown by the author’s focus on his joy in flying.
What is an example of imagery from The Flight of Icarus?
Descriptions of the sun melting the wax or feathers drifting downward.
What is the function of a subordinate clause? Is this considered to be independent or dependent?
It adds extra information but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Dependent.
How can two texts with different topics still share the same theme?
They can explore similar messages about human behavior or life lessons even if the situations differ.
How can identifying text structure help a reader evaluate the author's argument?
It shows whether the organization supports clear reasoning and helps readers follow the logic.
Using evidence (quote some words or phrase from the text aloud) , infer why early aviation was especially challenging for women.
They faced discrimination and limited access—supported by examples of women being mocked, denied training, or restricted to “safer” tasks.
How can structure in a poem (line breaks, stanzas, repetition) shape the meaning?
It emphasis the poem, showcase tone and shifts how readers interpret ideas.
In A Police Stop Changed This Teenager’s Life, the phrase “internalized trauma” means what?
Emotional harm that is absorbed or carried within someone over time.