32 Reading Rules

a person's life story written by someone else

The reason an author writes

Defining the meaning of a word using clue words

computers, encyclopedias , dictionaries

fables

Imaginary characters and events

What an article is about?

whether or not the character succeds

The people or animals in the story

information that supports the main idea

clues that help find the meaning of a word

Your beliefs or thoughts about something.

breaking words into syllables

What the character wants to accomplish

A brief statement about the main points

Is the topic and the most important idea/ thing about the topic?

timeline

putting events in order

Maps, graphs, tables, and charts to help you locate answers.

What happened?

autobiography

what will happen next based on what has already happened

Ideas used to influence the point of view, and gain supports

Why it happened

nonfiction

The Series of events that make up the story.

Information that supports the main idea.

Something that can be proven true.

The point the author makes in the story

To make a decision based on facts and details

Characters, setting, plot & outcome.

a general statement, idea , or rule