week 5

Question 1

central idea

Answer 1

The central idea is the central, unifying element of the story, which ties together all of the other elements of fiction used by the author to tell the story. The central idea can be best described as the dominant impression or the universal, generic truth found in the story.

Question 2

details

Answer 2

an individual feature, fact, or item.

Question 3

summarize

Answer 3

give a brief statement of the main points of (something).

Question 4

extend

Answer 4

cause to cover a larger area; make longer or wider.

Question 5

informatioal text

Answer 5

Informational text is nonfiction writing, written with the intention of informing the reader about a specific topic. … They are written using special text features that allow the reader to easily find key information and understand the main topic.

Question 6

close read

Answer 6

Close reading is thoughtful, critical analysis of a text that focuses on significant details or patterns in order to develop a deep, precise understanding of the text’s form, craft, meanings, etc. It is a key requirement of the Common Core State Standards and directs the reader’s attention to the text itself.

Question 7

objective summary

Answer 7

A summary is a short statement that gives the main points or ideas of something. So an objective summary is a short statement or paragraph that tells what something is about but does not include irrelevant details or your opinions. HINT: An objective summary should not be written in the first person (“I”) voice.