| A | B |
|---|
| main Idea | most important idea |
| supporting details | info that helps you understand main idea |
| sequence of events/chronological order | time order of events |
| draw conclusions | make a true statement based on info from reading and your experiences |
| give support | provide details and examples that explain your conclusion |
| make predictions | make guesses based on reading & your experiences |
| identify genre | identify the type of reading selection |
| identify cause | identify the action or event that produces an effect |
| identify effect | identify the result that happens |
| summarize | write a brief statement in your own words about the main points |
| text structure | the main parts of the reading selection and how they fit together |
| fact | information that can be proven |
| opinion | a personal view or an idea |
| build background | read or discuss the main topic you will be reading to learn more |
| prior knowledge | activate prior knowledge of a reading topic through discussion or activities |
| make an inference | make guesses based on the reading and your prior knowledge |
