front 1 Describe what the topic of a text is: | back 1 The subject of a text. |
front 2 What is the main idea of a text? | back 2 The thesis, claim, or message that an author states or expresses; the central point of each paragraph. |
front 3 What are key points? | back 3 Ideas that elaborate on and support the main idea about a topic in each paragraph. |
front 4 Explicit: | back 4 Describes information that is directly stated in a text. |
front 5 Implicit: | back 5 Describes ideas that are suggested rather than stated directly in a text. |
front 6 What is sequential order? | back 6 Following a set order. |
front 7 Where can a footnote be found and what does it provide? | back 7 At the bottom of the page and provides information about something within the text. |
front 8 Where is the index found and what does it provide? | back 8 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. |
front 9 Where is the table of contents and where is it found? | back 9 Usually found in the front matter of a book that lists chapter titles and page numbers. |
front 10 What is the a glossary and where can it be found? | back 10 Typically in the back of a book; includes terms and their definitions. |
front 11 What is a sidebar? | back 11 Text feature set apart from the main body of a text; often includes additional information, charges, graphs, or images. |
front 12 What is a superscript? | back 12 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. |
front 13 Connotation: | back 13 An implied meaning of a word or idea created by the emotions and assumptions attached to it. |
front 14 Tone: | back 14 The author’s implied or explicit attitude toward a topic. |
front 15 Author’s intent (author’s purpose): | back 15 The reason the author creates a text. |
front 16 Anecdote: | back 16 A short story that illustrates a concept or a point and creates a connection between the author and the reader. |
front 17 Informative writing: | back 17 Factual. Does not give opinions. |
front 18 Persuasive writing: | back 18 Argues a favor of a position. |
front 19 Entertaining writing: | back 19 Storytelling. |
front 20 Descriptive writing: | back 20 Uses sensory details to create mental pictures. |
front 21 Expository writing: | back 21 Explains how to do something (particularly numbered steps). |
front 22 Counterclaim: | back 22 A conflicting opinion that an author acknowledges and responds to when making an argument. |
front 23 Tertiary source: | back 23 A compilation of primary and secondary sources. |
front 24 Quantitative data: | back 24 Information that can be counted, measured, or compared on a numerical scale. |
front 25 Qualitative data: | back 25 Information describing qualities and characteristics. |