TEAS- READING

main idea

the central or most important idea in a text is the

topic

the _ of a text is slightly different than the main idea.

topic sentence

it often appears at the beginning of a paragraph. however a writer may choose to place a topic sentence anywhere in the text

boldfaced

topic sentence states teh main idea

supporting details

text develop hte main idea, contribute further information or provide examples

summary

is a text that restates the idea from a different text in a new way

graphic elements

provides information to back up an argument illustrate factual information or instructions or present keys and statistic

tone

text is the authors or speakers attitude towards the subject

mood

tone is __ or the feelings an author produces in the reader.

time and sequence

transitions orient the reader within a text.They can also help show when events happened in time. Ex. first second next now then at this point after afterward before this previously formerly thereafter finally in conclusion

addition or emphasis

transitions let readers know the author is building on an eestablished line of thought.Ex. moreover ,also ,likewise ,futhermore ,above all ,ndeed in fact

example

transitions introduce ideas that illustrate a point. Ex. For example, for instance, to illustrate, to demonstrate

causation

transitions indicate a cause and effect relationship. Ex. as a result, consequently, thus

contrast

transitions indicate a difference between ideas. Ex. Nevertheless, despite, in contrast, however.

point of view

generla outlook or set of opinions about the subject

rhetorical strategies

are the techniques an author uses to support an argument or develop a main idea.

text features

elements that stand out from a text are called

argument

trying to convince readers of something

fact and opinion

a fact is verifiably true an opinion is someones beliefs

bias

is a preconviceid idea that makes person more likely to show unfair favor for certain thoughts people or group

stereotype

is a particulary harmful tupe of bias that applies specifically to groups of people

primary sources

include firsthand witness accounts of events research describe by the people who conducted it and any other original information

tertiary source

compile information in a general highly summarized and sometimes simplified way.

inference

having to figure out something nobody has told us directly we are making an

themes

deeper meanings

Faith sighed as the old lady cooed at the baby and blabbed about her own children's early days. Four kids! They all walked and talked early! They were little geniuses! Blah blah blah! Faith spent twenty-four hours a day caring for a drooling, incontinent little person, and as a reward she had to hear constant stories about other drooling, incontinent little people. Maybe she should take a tip from the baby and erupt into a random fit of screaming.

1. What is the topic sentence of the paragraph?

NONE OF THE ABOVE; THE MAIN IDEA IMPLIED

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the paragraph?

Faith feels frustrated when people bother her with nostalgic reminiscences about caring for small children.

Read the text below and answer question 8.

Before I came to America, I couldn't have known how difficult it would be. I knew I would miss my mother and my friends and my language, but I didn't know I would have to scrabble so desperately for so long to earn my place. Even when I had managed to make a living, I overworked myself with an animal terror. When I left home, I thought I was leaving poverty behind, but eventually I came to understand that I had escaped physical poverty by stepping into a poverty of the soul.

3. Which sequence accurately describes what happened first, second, and third in the passage?

Coming to America, escaping physical poverty, stepping into a poverty of the soul.

Carving a pumpkin is a fun activity that can create family memories to last a lifetime. (

You Will Need

A pumpkin

A knife or kid-safe cutting tool

A bowl

A large spoon

A marker

Old newspapers or plastic sheeting (optional)

Your imagination!
What to Do
, Before you start carving a pumpkin, choose your workspace carefully. Spread newspapers or plastic sheeting over the floor if desired.

First, hollow the pumpkin out. Do this by using your knife or kid-safe cutting tool to make a circular cut on the pumpkin around the stem. Carefully pull off the outer rind and reach into the pumpkin to scoop out the pulp and seeds. Scrape the bottom and inside edges of the pumpkin with the spoon to remove as much pulp as possible. A jack-o-lantern with a wet, pulpy interior is difficult to carve and rots quickly once it is on display.

Now it is time to create your jack-o-lantern's face. Clean the surface of the pumpkin if necessary and decide which side you'll use for the face. Errors cannot easily be fixed once you start to carve, so for best results, draw the design onto the pumpkin before making any cuts. Then use your knife or cutting tool to carefully carve your jack-o-lantern's features.

Which step comes just before the creation of the jack-o-lantern's face?

Scooping out the pulp

Why is it best to draw a design onto the pumpkin before cutting?

It prevents errors.

. Readers can determine tone primarily by examining

word choice

which term refers to the feelings a text creates in the reader

mood

the tone of a text is

the authors attitude toward the subject

which phrase describes the set of techniques an author use to support an argument or develop a main idea

rhetorical strategies

a authors point of view is a(n)

general outlook

the authors is hte reason for writing

purpose

which of the following is not a formatting feature

charts

what is a text feature

an element that stands out from a text

what do footnotes do

provide source information and peripheral information

an argument may be composed of

both facts and opinions

a statement that is probably true is

fact

what is the best defintion of the word argument in the context of reading and writing

a persuasive point in a text

what source are usally considered most trustworhty

primary source

a source is not credible if

its publisher is profiting from the information

a source is considered credible if a readers can____ it

trust