| A | B |
| title | the name of the book |
| main character | the person/animal whom the story revolves around |
| setting | the time and place in a selection |
| plot summary | a brief explanation of what the story is all about |
| turning point | the part of the story that all of the text has built up to in which the plot could go either way |
| outcome | what happens in the end |
| compare | to show how 2 or more things are similar |
| contrast | to show how 2 or more things are different |
| student recommendation | a suggestion from the student |
| conflict | problem |