Reading Skills Flashcards
Stylistic Choice
deliberate decision an author makes to enhance the narrative with a deeper message. ex- allusion
Inference (when reading)
A conclusion or opinion based on information that is given, and that is sometimes called an educated guess. ex- Sam’s parents inferred that he had gotten in trouble at school when they received a call from the principal.
Apostrophe
when a character speaks to an inanimate object or a person not present in the scene.
Metonymy
replacing an object with something commonly associated with it. ex- He owns six heads of cattle.
Repetition
use of the same word, phrase, or idea to call attention to its significance
Theme
The big idea or major message in a story which is often universal in that it goes beyond cultural boundaries. ex- Harry Potter books have several themes including good vs. evil and making good choices.
Audio/Video-Assisted Reading
A strategy in which a teacher plays an audio recording of a book or show an animated illustration of a book while students read along
Literary Device
used by authors to communicate specific idea to the reader. ex- metaphor
Antithesis
contrasting ideas to show a comparison
Choral Reading / Echo Reading
A strategy in which students first listens to the teacher read a short passage aloud, and then the class and the teacher all read it aloud at the same time
Supervised Oral Reading
A strategy in which a student reads aloud to a teacher or tutor.
A strategy in which a student reads aloud to a teacher or tutor.
a comparison between two unlike things that continues throughout a piece of writing
Partner / Small Group Reading
A strategy in which students read semi-independently in pairs or small groups.
Reading Fluency
The ability to read with appropriate speed, accuracy, and prosody
Parallelism
syntactical similarity in clauses; often involves repeating a phrase. ex- I went to the grocery store, to the mall, and to the gas station.
Imagery
heavily descriptive language
Literature Circles
A strategy in which a teacher organizes students into small groups to discuss a common text
Rereading Familiar Text
Strategy in which students reread a familiar text to increase their rate, prosody, and confidence.
Figurative Language
A word or phrase that does not have its normal everyday, literal meaning. ex- hyperbole: I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!
Readers’ Theater
A strategy in which a teacher directs students in a dramatic enactment of a play or book
Allegory
an extended metaphor with two meanings. ex- Animal Farm
Tone
The attitude of the author in writing, and which might be comical, serious, frightening, joyful. Sometimes called diction.
Hyperbole
To exaggerate or overstate something that is being described. ex- Some of my clothes seem as old as the hills.
Allusion
a reference to someone or something outside of the text. ex- You’re being a Scrooge.
Dialect
form of a language particular to a specific region or community
Teacher-Modeled Reading
A strategy in which a teacher reads aloud to students emphasizing his/her own fluency and prosody.
Symbolism
When an item stands for an idea or larger meaning. Usually used throughout a piece of literature. ex- dove = peace, red rose = love and romance
Independent Reading
reading done by students independent of the teacher. This reading can be either assigned or student selected. Typically silent.
Aphorism
a short saying to convey a truth; often using an opposite to make the point
