Informational Reading

Front

What is the specific meaning or idea that a word/concept brings to mind?

Back

Connotation

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the main argument made by an author, supported by reasons and evidence?

Back

Claim

Front

What do we call the main topic or what the passage is mainly about?

Back

Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the term for the literal meaning of a word?

Back

Denotation

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the term for a statement that opposes the main argument?

Back

Counterclaim

Front

What do we call the relationship between events where one event causes another?

Back

Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Front

What is the term for the underlying message or lesson in a text?

Back

Theme

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the purpose of text features in informational reading?

Back

To help organize and present information clearly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is the term for a summary of the main points in a text?

Back

Abstract

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What do we call the author's attitude toward the subject?

Back

Tone

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4