When one event brings about another; can also be a way of organizing a piece of writing; helps show relationships.

A reading strategy that involves using text clues to make a reasonable guess about what will happen next in the story.

Elements of a text (boldface, headings, captions) that help organize and call attention to important information.

Checking your comprehension as you read and modifying strategies to meet your needs.

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Not stated directly, but understood in what is expressed.

Any information that helps prove a claim.

Ability/power to affect thought, behavior, or development.

Arrangement of events by their order of occurrence. Used in fictional narratives or bios.

Important, meaningful