Main Ideas & Details
Every morning, Carlos feeds his dog, fills its water bowl, and takes it for a walk. He makes sure his dog has a comfortable place to sleep.
Carlos takes responsibility for caring for his dog.
Clue: Mia was reluctant to speak in front of the class because she felt nervous. What does reluctant mean?
What is unwilling or hesitant to do something?
An author writes an article explaining why students should eat healthy foods and gives reasons to convince readers. What is the author's purpose?
What is persuade?
The prefix re- means “again.” What does rewrite mean?
What is to write again?
I have pages but I’m not a website. I tell stories but I cannot talk. What am I?
What is a book?
Many students enjoy going to the beach. They swim in the ocean, build sandcastles, and collect seashells. Families also enjoy relaxing together on the sand. What is the main idea of the passage?
The beach is a place where people enjoy many activities.
Clue: The directions were straightforward, so everyone understood exactly what to do. What does straightforward mean?
What is simple and easy to understand?
An author writes a story about a talking dog who goes on a funny adventure. What is the author's purpose?
What is entertain?
“Jake was famished after soccer practice and ate two sandwiches.” What does famished mean?
What is very hungry?
I have hands but no arms, and I tell you the time.
What is a clock?
Drinking water is important for the body. Water helps control body temperature, supports digestion, and replaces fluids lost through sweating. What is the main idea of the passage?
Water helps the body function properly.
Clue: The student gave a plausible explanation that made sense and could have been true.
What is reasonable or believable?
An author writes a paragraph explaining facts about the solar system. What is the author's purpose?
What is inform?
“The directions were vague, so we were unsure where to go.” What does vague mean?
What is unclear or not specific?
You can open me, close me, and look through me, but I am not a book.
What is a window?
Marcus used to struggle with math homework. He began asking his teacher questions, practicing problems each evening, and reviewing his mistakes. After several weeks, he understood the lessons better and earned a higher grade. What is the main idea?
Practicing and asking for help can improve academic performance.
Clue: The little boy was eager to open his birthday presents. What does eager mean?
What is excited and ready to do something.
An author writes step-by-step directions explaining how to bake a cake. What is the author's purpose?
What is explain?
In the sentence “The path was treacherous, so we walked slowly and carefully,” what does treacherous most likely mean?
What is dangerous?
I am a figure of speech that compares two things using “like” or “as.” What am I?
What is a simile?
Soccer players must work together to pass the ball, defend their goal, and score points. Teams that communicate well often play more effectively. What is the main idea?
Teamwork and communication help soccer players succeed.
Clue: The timid girl was too shy to raise her hand and answer the question.
What is shy or fearful?
An author writes a letter arguing that the school day should start later and provides evidence to support the idea. What is the author's purpose?
What is persuade?
The abandoned building was dilapidated, with broken windows and a damaged roof. What does dilapidated mean?
Old and falling apart.
What has keys but cannot open locks?
What is a piano?