📚 1. Types of Texts
Narrative
Tells a story with characters, setting, plot (problem and solution)
Short stories, fairy tales, novels
Informative
Gives facts and information about a topic
Encyclopedias, textbooks, news articles
Persuasive
Tries to convince the reader of an opinion
Advertisements, letters to the editor, debates
🔍 2. Reading Skills
Literal Comprehension
Finding information directly stated in the text
"Dolphins are intelligent mammals. They live in oceans around the world. Dolphins communicate with each other using clicks and whistles."
Where do dolphins live?
Answer: In oceans around the world
Inference
Using clues + background knowledge to understand implied meaning
"Tom put on his warmest coat, gloves, and scarf. He packed hot cocoa in a thermos."
Where is Tom going?
Answer: Somewhere very cold (skiing, Antarctica)
Vocabulary in Context
Use surrounding words to figure out unknown word meanings
"The abandoned house stood on the hill. Its broken windows and crumbling walls showed years of neglect."
What does "abandoned" mean here?