Keystone Literature - NONFICTION

Conflict/Problem

• A struggle or clash between opposing characters, forces, or emotions.

• A peaceful resolution to a disagreement.

• A situation where all parties agree on a solution.

• An emotional state of complete harmony.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Analyze

• To examine in detail the structure of something, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

• To summarize the main points of a text.

• To compare and contrast different ideas or concepts.

• To memorize information for later recall.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Compare

• To analyze the differences between two items.

• To note the similarities and differences between two or more items.

• To evaluate the quality of one item against another.

• To summarize the main points of a discussion.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Connotation

• The literal definition of a word.

• The implied or associative meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

• The grammatical function of a word in a sentence.

• The historical origin of a word.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Key/Supporting Details

• Points of information in a text that strongly support the meaning or tell the story, defining, describing, or providing information about the topic, theme, or main idea.

• Minor details that do not contribute to the overall understanding of the text.

• Personal opinions that may or may not relate to the topic.

• General statements that summarize the text without specific examples.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Climax

• The most intense, exciting, or important point of a story, often the turning point.

• The introduction of characters and setting in a story.

• The resolution of the story's conflict.

• A recurring theme or idea in a narrative.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Main Idea

• The central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

• A minor detail that supports the main argument.

• A summary of the text's conclusion.

• An example used to illustrate a point.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Foreshadowing

• A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

• A technique used to create suspense by delaying the resolution of a conflict.

• A method of character development through dialogue and action.

• A narrative style that involves a non-linear timeline.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Theme

• The underlying message, or the big idea, that the author wants to convey through the text.

• A recurring symbol or motif throughout the text.

• The setting and time period in which the story takes place.

• The main character's journey and development.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Dialogue

• A conversation between two or more characters in a literary work.

• A description of a character's thoughts and feelings.

• A narrative that describes the setting of a story.

• A summary of the main events in a literary work.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3