Key ideas and details

comprehension

ability to understand

identify

distinguish a particular idea

topic

subject of a text

main idea

the thesis, claim or message that an author states or expresses about the topic of the text; the central point in each paragraph

claim

statement made in an argument that something about a topic is true

key points

ideas that elaborate on and support the main idea about a topic in each paragraph

details

facts, description and other types of information that supports the key points.

support

lend credibility to an idea

evidence

proof, such as facts, descriptions and examples that an author uses to support their ideas and reasoning.

fact

statement or data that can be proven or verified through a reputable source.

reasoning

a method or structure used to build a valid argument in a persuasive text

irrelevant

not applicable to the idea

procedure

ordered steps to follow in a set of written directions to complete a task safely, effectively and efficiently.

inference

a logical assumption, or guess that can be made about a topic based on evidence, reasoning, and personal experience or knowledge.

conclusion

a deduction made by a reader that takes the details, evidence, and assumptions presented in a text to the next logical step.

delineate

describe precisely or set forth accurately in detail

argument

a type of text consisting of a claim on a debatable issue, background information, reasoning and evidence rhetorical appeals, counterclaims and responses to counterclaims.

valid

proven as true

assumption

supposition of an unstated idea

logic

the framework of reasoning used to understand ideas and make sound assumptions, predication and conclusions.

explicit

describes information that is directly stated in a text

implicit

describes ideas that are suggested rather then stated directly in a text

imply

indicate an idea subtly without specifically saying it

sequential

following a set order

genre

a group of related writings or other media

structures

ways of logically organizing ideas to enhance comprehension

objective

describes a language that is nonjudgemental, impartial, nonpersonal, and unemotional

sequence

logical order or pattern of organization in writing or texts.

priority

in written directions, the hierarchy or sequence of which steps must be followed in what order; often indicated by the use of signal words.

contradiction

a statement, assertion, or instruction in a text that conflicts with information provided elsewhere in the same text.

relevant

connected to the idea being discussed

heading

a title, within a text commonly used by authors to organize information

subheading

a title of subdivision of information within a larger division of text

context

surrounding words or ideas within a sentence or passage that affect the meaning of a word and influence how it is understood.

footnote

comment at the bottom of a page that provides additional information about something within the text

reason

a basis or fact to support an idea

index

a text feature usually found in the back of abook that includes an alphabetized list of key details and concepts and the page numbers where that information goes.

table of contents

text feature usually found in th efront matter of the book that lists the chapter titles and page numbers

glossary

a text feature usually found in the back of the book that includes an alphabetized list of key terms and their definitions.

sidebars

text features that is set apart from the main body of the text; often includes additional information, charts, grafts and or images.

legend

map feature that explains symbols and other elements that represent information of the map, such as routes, population and capital cities.

subscript

small characters, usually numbers, set slightly above the line of text, used to refer reading to a footnote or endnote that provides additional information about a topic

search engine

a software tool used to locate information nline or within a digital text.

query

1. a question

2. a feature in a digital text that allows readers to search for key words and topics within a text

search term

a word or words used to find information via a search engine.

graphic

a diagram, graph or other piece of artwork

representiation

a portrayal, decision, expression, presentation, substitutions, sign or symbol or something; an artistic image or likeness.

chart

a type of diagram that graphically represents data

graph

a type of diagram that displays data mathmatically

scale

ration of distance expressed to an actual measurement

biased

tendency toward or against a preconviced idea

persuassive argument

argument in favor of a position intended to make the reader agree with an idea, thesis or claim

audience

the intended consumers of information

chronological

in order by time

transitional words

words that link ideas in a text; used to help readers discern steps in a procedure or a chronology of events, such as when things happen and for how long