The most important pieces of information that help you understand the main idea.

Break it down into smaller parts and examine closely to understand it better

Check your writing for mistakes in spelling, grammar, and punctuation to make it correct

When something happens that is the
opposite of what you expect

The big idea or message 

in a story

Make changes to improve your writing by adding, removing, or rearranging parts

Think about the author's attitude or feelings towards the subject

Events in a story that build tension

and lead to the climax

A character who is very different
from another to highlight their traits

Notice the special techniques and choices the writer uses to make their writing unique and effective

The feeling or atmosphere a text
creates for the reader

Determine the value or quality of information in a text

The way a text is structured, like cause
and effect or sequence

An opposing viewpoint that challenges the thesis