Textual evidence {Ans: choose those pieces of evidence (words, phrases, passage illustrations) that provide the best proof of what they are asserting about the text}Inference {Ans: understand the text by generalizing, deducing, and concluding from reasoning and evidence that is not presented literally or explicitly}Diverse Cultures {Ans: cultures that are ones with cultural variety and cultural differences that exist throughout the world or within a society}Folktales {Ans: Started as oral tradition - short stories or legends passed down by word of mouth through the generations. These tales or legends were part of common group of people or folk, and may include supernatural elements.}Key supporting details and ideas {Ans: important details and ideas support the larger ideas the text develop over time and are used to advance the author's claim. Not all details are equally important.}Literature {Ans: fiction, poetry, drama, graphic stories, but also artwork by distinguished painters, sculptors, or photographers.}Characters respond to challenges {Ans: characters are faced with problems and they respond or react to these problems or challenges. The way they react moves the story along and adds to the event sequence}Central Message {Ans: the main elements that build the story.