Main Idea and Details
What is the main idea of a reading passage?
What the story is mostly about.
What is a Response to Literature essay?
It's an essay written about a book passage.
What type of punctuation should you use at the end of a sentence?
Period
What should you do with the first word of a sentence?
Always capitalize the first word.
Why are key details important?
The support the main idea.
What is the first paragraph of an essay called?
The Introduction.
What identifies a sentence as a question?
Question mark
What type of noun should always be capitalized?
Proper noun; person, place, or thing.
What is one type of key detail?
Example, description, facts, data, information
What information is given in the introduction paragraph?
It introduces the topic and what the paper is about.
What type of sentence would you use an exclamation point for?
When emphasizing something; command; stating strong emotions.
When do you capitalize a person's title?
When it comes before a name.
ex: Principal Ramsey; Ms. Ramsey is the principal.
What are some ways you can find the main idea?
Look at the title; look at the first and last sentence; are any words used repeatedly
What do you need to include from the text when writing a response to literature essay?
Details from the text; quotes; examples.
When do you use a comma?
To separate items in a list; to separate clauses.
What words do you capitalize in titles of books and movies?
The first word, last word and all major words.
What information do you need to include in a summary?
The main idea and key details.
What is the purpose of a concluding sentence/statement?
To summarize the main points.
When do you use quotation marks?
To enclose a direct quote or title.
When do you capitalize a geographic location?
When it's a specific location or region.
ex: Reno, NV; Southwest