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