Reading Skills

What does it mean to compare and contrast?

• To find only similarities between two or more items.

• To find only differences between two or more items.

• To find similarities and differences between two or more items.

• To analyze one item in isolation.

What does it mean to infer?

• To make a guess or conclusion based on clues or evidence.

• To state a fact without any assumptions.

• To ask a question for clarification.

• To provide a detailed explanation of a concept.

What is the effect in a cause and effect relationship?

• The effect is what happens as a result of the cause.

• The effect is the initial action that triggers a response.

• The effect is a random occurrence unrelated to the cause.

• The effect is the reason behind the cause.

What is a character in a story?

• A character is a person or animal in a story.

• A character is the main theme of the story.

• A character is the setting where the story takes place.

• A character is a type of literary device used for symbolism.

What is a theme in a story?

• The theme is the main idea or message of the story.

• The theme is the setting where the story takes place.

• The theme is the sequence of events in the story.

• The theme is the character's journey throughout the story.

What is a main idea?

• The main idea is the most important point or message in a text.

• The main idea is a summary of the entire text.

• The main idea is a personal opinion of the author.

• The main idea is a detailed explanation of a specific topic.

What is a question you can ask to make an inference?

• What clues does the author give to help me understand?

• What is the main idea of the text?

• How does the author feel about the topic?

• What is the setting of the story?

What is a summary?

• A detailed analysis of a text.

• A brief statement that gives the main points of a text.

• A personal opinion about a text.

• A list of all the characters in a text.

What does it mean to visualize while reading?

• To create a picture in your mind of what you are reading.

• To read quickly without understanding the content.

• To summarize the text in your own words.

• To memorize the text word for word.

What is a prediction in reading?

• A guess about what will happen next in a story.

• A summary of the story's main events.

• An analysis of the characters' motivations.

• A review of the story's themes.