Story events happen in order.

Time order words like first, next, then and last may be used to tell the order in which events happen.
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The characters are the people and animals in the story. The setting is where the story takes place. The problem is the conflict in the story and solution is how the problem is solved.
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The main idea is the central message of the story or text. It can be found at the beginning, middle, or end of a story or paragraph. It is supported by details.
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A fact is a statement you can prove true or false. An opinion is a judgment or how someone feels. It often contains the words I believe, I think and probably.
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When one event causes another to happen. The cause is WHY it happens, the effect is WHAT happens.
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To compare is to find out how they are the same. To contrast is to find out how they are different.
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Characters (and real-life people) have unique attributes called traits. These traits describe the persons appearance or personality.
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Good readers know when meaning breaks down and stops to repair understanding.

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Good readers create pictures in their minds using their senses.

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Good readers use their background knowledge and experiences to bring meaning to the text.
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Good readers ask questions and search for answers before, during and after reading.

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Good readers use clues from the text to think ahead to what might happen.

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Good readers combine clues from the text with their background knowledge to make logical conclusions.
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Good readers make decisions about what is most important when they read.
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Good readers sort ideas from the text to find important information and for new interpretations.

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Good readers can tell or write about what they read in their own words during and after reading.

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