Critical Reading

Contrast

to think about the ways in which two or more things are different

Compare

to think about the ways in which two or more things are the same

after a reader has identified the main idea and important details he or she should _____________________.

Write a summary

Summary

a group of sentences that tells the most important information of a passage in the reader's own words.

inferencing is.....

a logical guess

Inference

a logical guess based on a text detail and the reader's prior knowledge

Implied Main Idea

a main idea that is not directly stated in the text

Sequence

the order in which events happen

inferencing is always figured out by....

the reader

an implied main idea will always be in ________________.

the reader's own words

Cause and Effect Clue Words

therefore, for this reason, because

What is the graphic organizer for the sequence of events?

Sequence of events

Compare Clue Words

as well as, similarily, or both

Two key places to locate a main idea are the _______________ and the ________________________.

first and last sentence

Sequence Clue Words

first, next, dates and other time words

rising action

the main part of the story that moves the plot along with complications, twists, and turns

climax

the most exciting or intense part of the story for the protagonist; usually a turning point

Main Idea

the most important idea the author wants you to know that answers the question "what is the author saying about the subject?"

This can be positive or negative

Bias

True

True or False: A single cause can result in more than one effect

False

True or False: Several causes never lead to a single event.

what is the graphic organizer for compare and contrast?

Venn Diagram

what graphic organizer is used to make inferences?

What i learned + what i know

Subject or Topic

a single large idea that answers the question "who or what is this about?"

Cause

an action or event that makes something else happen

A cause and effect chain shows.......

an equal number of causes and effects

sequence can also be called.....

chronological order

falling action

events that follow the climax and move the conflicts toward the resolution

flashbacks are...

events that happen out of the regular sequence of events

when keeping track of story sequence, you should.....

look for words, pkrases, or dates look for clue words try to visualize in your mind what is happening

resolution

loose ends of the plot are tied up, remaining questions are answered, and conflictsare resolved.

Contrast Clue Words

on the other hand, not at all like, or although

a passage summary should be _________________________________.

short and to the point as long as it includes the main idea and several supporting details

Details

small points that explain something or add information to an idea or topic

Fact

something that can be checked for accuracy

Opinion

something that cannot be checked for accuracy

Propaganda

something that expresses an opinion to persuade the audience based on emotions

Bias

strong feelings that cause an author to be one-sided

exposition

the first part of the plot where characters, settings, and basic situations are introduced

Effect

what happens because of a certain action or event