People, animals, or imaginary creatures that take part in the action of the story.
characters
100
I have and demonstrate a positive belief in myself. I am...
self-confident
100
What is the name of the text feature that appears under picture, giving additional details about the picture?
caption
100
What section of the book will give you definitions of new vocabulary words in a text book?
glossary
100
The things that characters do during a story
the events
200
The "where" of a story
setting
200
I am able to work with others to accomplish a task or play a game. I am...
cooperative
200
What is the name of the text feature that comes in the beginning of a section of text and can give you clues as to what the upcoming text will be about?
heading (or sub-heading)
200
What is the name of the section of a book that will tell you the page numbers where you can find particular information? This section is always listed in alphabetical order.
index
200
The sequence of ALL events that happen during a story
the plot
300
The "when" or "how long" of a story
setting (again!)
300
I am willing to accept and be accountable for my own actions, without blaming others. I am...
responsible
300
What is the name of the feature that goes along with a map and explains what the symbols in the map mean?
a map key
300
What do we call slanted or "pushed over" print?
italic
300
A synonym for "story" - includes personal stories, true biographies, etc.
narrative
400
Synonym for "problem": what goes wrong for a character, or a thing that a character is trying to get
conflict
400
I like to stay with a task and never give up. I am...
persevering *OR* persistent
400
What type of words are usually highlighted, bold, or italic in nonfiction text?
Key words, vocabulary, headings, subheadings
400
What is a drawing that shows/names the different parts of something?
labeled diagram
400
The lesson that an author wants the reader to learn from a text
author's message, or theme
500
How characters fix the problem, get what they want, etc.
solution (or resolution)
500
I believe that people of different cultures, abilities, religions, sexes, and races are equally valuable members of our society. I like learning about new and different people. I am...
open-minded *OR* a good citizen *OR* tolerant
500
What type of text feature could be used to organize data in rows and columns to give the reader related information?
tables/charts
500
What type of feature uses a special picture of some kind to compare and contrast the relative sizes/amounts of different things?
graph (bar, line, picto)
500
A text that can be fiction OR nonfiction, but that uses comparisons, special language, and stanzas to share ideas