Literature and Informational Texts Flashcards
(18 cards)
key details
specific pieces of information in a text. can include characters, setting, and plot.
moral
the lesson that a story teaches about how to behave in the world
theme
the overall feeling or underlying topic of the text
setting
where a story takes place
plot
encompasses the characters, the setting, the climax, and the resolution.
mood
overall emotional atmosphere of a story or piece
conflict
a struggle between opposing forces. can be between two characters or a character and the environment.
What is the difference between direct instruction and indirect instruction?
direct instruction is teacher-centered and indirect instruction is student-centered.
metacognition
thinking about thinking, or being aware of the thought process
graphic organizer
a visual or graphic display that depicts the relationships between facts, terms, and ideas within a text.
first person point of view
a narrator in the story recounts their own experience, perspective, or impressions. uses pronouns like I, me, we, us.
second person point of view
the story is written from the perspective of you.
third person objective point of view
the narrator remains a detached observer, telling only the action and dialogue.
third person limited point of view
the narrator tells the story from the viewpoint of one character.
third person omniscient point of view
the narrator has unlimited knowledge and can describe every character’s thoughts and interpret their behaviors.
Bloom’s Taxonomy
a hierarchical model used to classify educational learning objectives into levels of complexity and specificity.
balanced literacy approach
using various types of literature to teach students to read.
the benefit of using multicultural literature in the classroom
helps students see themselves in the literature they read.
