Describe what the topic of a text is:
The subject of a text.
What is the main idea of a text?
The thesis, claim, or message that an author states or expresses; the central point of each paragraph.
What are key points?
Ideas that elaborate on and support the main idea about a topic in each paragraph.
Explicit:
Describes information that is directly stated in a text.
Implicit:
Describes ideas that are suggested rather than stated directly in a text.
What is sequential order?
Following a set order.
Where can a footnote be found and what does it provide?
At the bottom of the page and provides information about something within the text.
Where is the index found and what does it provide?
Found in the back of a book that includes an alphabetized list of key details and concepts and page numbers where that info can be found.
Where is the table of contents and where is it found?
Usually found in the front matter of a book that lists chapter titles and page numbers.
What is the a glossary and where can it be found?
Typically in the back of a book; includes terms and their definitions.
What is a sidebar?
Text feature set apart from the main body of a text; often includes additional information, charges, graphs, or images.
What is a superscript?
Small characters, usually numbers, set slightly above a line of text; used to refer readers to a footnote or endnote that provides additional information about a topic.
Connotation:
An implied meaning of a word or idea created by the emotions and assumptions attached to it.
Tone:
The author’s implied or explicit attitude toward a topic.
Author’s intent (author’s purpose):
The reason the author creates a text.
Anecdote:
A short story that illustrates a concept or a point and creates a connection between the author and the reader.
Informative writing:
Factual. Does not give opinions.
Persuasive writing:
Argues a favor of a position.
Entertaining writing:
Storytelling.
Descriptive writing:
Uses sensory details to create mental pictures.
Expository writing:
Explains how to do something (particularly numbered steps).
Counterclaim:
A conflicting opinion that an author acknowledges and responds to when making an argument.
Tertiary source:
A compilation of primary and secondary sources.
Quantitative data:
Information that can be counted, measured, or compared on a numerical scale.
Qualitative data:
Information describing qualities and characteristics.