Central Idea
What is a central idea?
The central idea is the most important part of a story; it is what the author wants you to know about
What is plot?
The different parts of a fiction story
What is theme?
Theme is the life lesson or message in a story
How many sentences should we write in a paragraph?
4-5 sentences
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagra River about halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagara Falls is on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high. What is the central idea of the paragraph?
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America.
Kangaroos protect themselves in many ways. If a kangaroo senses danger, they will bang their tail on the ground to warn the others.A new born joey is only the size of your thumb.What is the supporting detail?
If a kangaroo senses danger, they will bang their tail on the ground to warn the others. Or A new born joey is only the size of your thumb.
What is the exposition of a story?
Introduces the characters and setting, beginning
True or false: Theme and central idea are the same thing
False
What part of the table is our supporting details?
The legs
The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot statue of a woman holding a book and a torch. It is located on an island in New York Harbor. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France. It has become a universal symbol of freedom. What is the central idea of the paragraph?
The Statue of Liberty; The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year.
Kangaroos are strange looking animals. Some kangaroos act as guards to protect the mob. They have small front legs and huge hind legs with great big feet. What is the supporting detail in the paragraph?
Some kangaroos act as guards to protect the mob. OR They have small front legs and huge hind legs with great big feet.
The resolution of the story is....
The ending, where the conflict gets solved
Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.
Some prizes aren't worth it.
When citing evidence from the text, we should put our evidence in....
Quotation marks
Kangaroos eat grasses, leaves, and roots. The joey lives in the mother's pouch for 9 months. They only like grass that is green and close to the ground. What is the central idea of the paragraph?
The life of Kangaroos
Kangaroos are mostly nighttime creatures. Kangaroos have long powerful tails. They sleep during the day under a shady tree or bush.What is the supporting detail in the paragraph?
Kangaroos have long powerful tails. OR They sleep during the day under a shady tree or bush.
The climax of the story is also known as.....
the turning point of the story
In 1946, Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. He became the first African American to play baseball in Major Leagues. Robinson's first game was opening day of the 1947 season. He faced the Boston Braves. He also faced a hostile crowd.
Follow your dreams, don't give up
When we are answering a writing prompt, the first thing we should do is....
Restate the question
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid 1800's. The 363 mile canal connected Albany, New York to Lake Erie in Buffalo for the first time. When the canal opened in 1825, building supplies and goods could be transported quickly and cheaply across New York State. Canal boats pulled by mules carried people and supplies the 363 miles. What is the central idea of the paragraph?
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid 1800's.
Kangaroos usually have only one baby at a time.Kangaroo babies are called joeys. The joey lives in the mother's pouch for 9 months. What is the supporting detail?
Kangaroo babies are called joeys. OR The joey lives in the mother's pouch for 9 months.
What point in the story does the conflict begin?
Rising Action
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
Work before you play
When we are writing a summary, we should not include....
Opinions and details from the text