Reading Skills

Front

What is the message that the author wants you to take away from the story?

Back

Theme

Front

What are clues that help you determine the meaning of unknown words?

Back

Context Clues

Front

What is the reason why the author writes a specific piece of text?

Back

Author's Purpose

Front

What are the adjectives that describe a character's personality?

Back

Character Traits

Front

What tells what something (a story, picture, movie, show, etc.) is mostly about?

Back

Main Idea

Front

What is the order in which events happen in a story?

Back

Sequencing

Front

What is the overall message or lesson of a story?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the author's attitude toward the subject?

Back

Author's Viewpoint

Front

What is the part of the story that introduces the characters and setting?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is a comparison of two or more things to highlight their similarities and differences?

Back

Compare and Contrast