The central point or primary message of a passage. It's what the passage is mostly about.

Quickly reading through the passage to get a general sense of the content, main ideas, and structure without focusing on details.

Condensing the passage into a brief overview that includes the main points and key details.

A statement or assertion that the author makes and supports with evidence and reasoning.

The individuals (people, animals, etc.) who play roles in the narrative of the passage, particularly in fiction or biographical texts.

A general summary or outline of the main points and structure of the passage.

The way the passage is organized, including how the ideas are arranged and how different parts of the passage relate to each other.

The overall feeling or atmosphere that the passage conveys, which can be influenced by the author's tone and the subject matter.

The author's specific feelings or opinions about the subject they are writing about, often revealed through their tone and word choice.

An issue or challenge presented in the passage that requires a solution or response.

The answer or resolution to a problem presented in the passage.

To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning from the information provided in the passage, even if it is not explicitly stated.

The circumstances or background information surrounding a passage or a specific part of it, which helps clarify meaning.

The underlying message or main idea that runs throughout a passage, often related to broader topics or life lessons.

Specific pieces of information, examples, or descriptions provided in the passage to support the main idea or claims.

The viewpoint or stance from which the author presents the information, often influenced by their background or beliefs.

The reason why the author wrote the passage, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

Facts, examples, or quotations that the author uses to support their claims or arguments.

A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning within the passage.

Contrasts/Comparisons

Identifying similarities and differences between ideas, characters, or situations in the passage.

A suggestion or hint that is not explicitly stated but can be understood from the context and details in the passage.

The perspective from which the passage is written (e.g., first person, third person).

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Reading Terms

Term	Definition
Main Idea	The central point or primary message of a passage. It's what the passage is mostly about.
Skim	Quickly reading through the passage to get a general sense of the content, main ideas, and structure without focusing on details.
Summarize	Condensing the passage into a brief overview that includes the main points and key details.
Argument/ Claim	A statement or assertion that the author makes and supports with evidence and reasoning.
Characters	The individuals (people, animals, etc.) who play roles in the narrative of the passage, particularly in fiction or biographical texts.
Overview	A general summary or outline of the main points and structure of the passage.
Structure	The way the passage is organized, including how the ideas are arranged and how different parts of the passage relate to each other.
Tone/ Mood	The overall feeling or atmosphere that the passage conveys, which can be influenced by the author's tone and the subject matter.
Attitude	The author's specific feelings or opinions about the subject they are writing about, often revealed through their tone and word choice.
Problem	An issue or challenge presented in the passage that requires a solution or response.
Solution	The answer or resolution to a problem presented in the passage.
Infer	To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning from the information provided in the passage, even if it is not explicitly stated.
Context	The circumstances or background information surrounding a passage or a specific part of it, which helps clarify meaning.
Theme	The underlying message or main idea that runs throughout a passage, often related to broader topics or life lessons.
Details	Specific pieces of information, examples, or descriptions provided in the passage to support the main idea or claims.
Perspective	The viewpoint or stance from which the author presents the information, often influenced by their background or beliefs.
Purpose	The reason why the author wrote the passage, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.
Evidence	Facts, examples, or quotations that the author uses to support their claims or arguments.
Inference	A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning within the passage.
Contrasts/Comparisons	Identifying similarities and differences between ideas, characters, or situations in the passage.
Implication	A suggestion or hint that is not explicitly stated but can be understood from the context and details in the passage.
Point of View	The perspective from which the passage is written (e.g., first person, third person).

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