Reading Terms

Reading Terms

a person who appears in a story, book, play, movie, or television show

Examples: Tom Nook, Luigi, Naruto, Jack Sullivan, Mr. Klutz

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​Character

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a character?

• Be kind to others

• Iron Man

• Milan Elementary School

• Thanos snaps his fingers

the place and conditions in which something happens or exists​

Example: Hogwarts, lunchtime at school, Ms. McCord's room

Setting

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a setting?

• Jay-C on Saturday morning

• Batman

• First, he throws the ball. Next, someone catches the ball. Then, he catches the ball when it is thrown back to him.

• The Reds beat the Pirates

something (especially important) that happens in a story​

Example: Spiderman was bitten by a spider

Event

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of an event?

• Try your best

• Dog Man

• The Bengals make it to the Super Bowl

• Aurora

a short explanation of the main points and/or events

Example: All of the fourth graders did well on NWEA, so they all were given Jolly Ranchers.

Summary

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a summary?

• The playground at recess

• First, he throws the ball. Next, someone catches the ball. Then, he catches the ball when it is thrown back to him.

• It snows

• Show respect

The big idea of a story​

Example​: Diary of a Wimpy Kid teaches us about friendship

Theme

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a theme?

• Joe Burrow

• First, he throws the ball. Next, someone catches the ball. Then, he catches the ball when it is thrown back to him.

• Spirit is about freedom and inner strength

• Everyone gets A's on their homework