Main Idea Mania
Sandy sings in the church choir. She sings a solo every week. Everyone looks forward to hearing her sing because she sound so great. Last Sunday Mrs. Smith said, “Sandy has the voice of an angel.” We all agreed with her. We all think she will be famous one day.
What is the main idea?
Sally is a good singer
What is the theme of a text?
The theme of a text is the lesson or moral that the author wants us to remember and apply in our own lives. The theme is the central message.
The girl had a very distinct way of dressing. She did not dress like the rest of the crowd. What does "distinct" mean?
To be different from everyone or everything else
Main Idea: Martin Luther King fought hard for equality.
Which is a supporting detail?
A. He gave a speech saying that everyone should come together. B. He was a great father and husband.
A. He gave a speech saying that everyone should come together.
The snow was a marvel to look at as it shined beautifully in the bright sun. What does "marvel" mean?
To look beautiful or awesome
Tommy had forgotten again! Tommy ran down the street chasing his dog. “Bobby! Bobby!” he yelled. He knew he should have checked the gate before letting Bobby into the back yard. His mother has told him a hundred times. How had he forgotten? If he had closed it, Bobby would still be in the back yard.
What is the main idea?
Tommy keeps forgetting to close the gate
Which is NOT a theme for the text Thank You, Mr. Falker?
A. Believe in Yourself B. Teamwork C. Hardwork
B. Teamwork is NOT a theme for Thank You, Mr. Falker
Cheerleaders are a boisterous group. They spend a lot of time jumping and shouting to energize the players and the fans. What does "boisterous" mean?
To be energetic, loud, or noisy
Main Idea: Tornadoes can be very dangerous and we should always be prepared.
Which is a supporting detail?
A. A tornado touched down in Alabama on Sunday. B. Tornadoes can move faster than you think
B. Tornadoes can move faster than you think
Joe felt anguish when his dog died. He'd had his dog for 13 years. What does "anguish" mean?
To be very sad, feel a lot of pain
Joy sat on the bench at the baseball field and waited. She didn’t like waiting alone. All of the other kids had been picked up by their parents. Where was her mother? Suddenly, her mother came running to her. “Oh Joy, I’m so sorry. Next time I will make myself a note.”
What is the main idea?
Joy's mom was late
What was one of the themes of the text Rotten Richie and the Ultimate Dare?
Acceptable Answers: Solve Conflict, Never Judge Others, Walk in Another Person's Shoes, Humor(Funny)
Our hockey team was far superior than any other team in the league. We had the best record! We had not lost a game yet! What does "superior" mean?
To be the best at something
Main Idea: The sun is the center of the universe.
What is a supporting detail?
A. All of the planets rotate around the sun. B. The sun can get very hot.
A. All of the planets rotate around the sun.
Keep your speech concise to save time. We have many students who need to present their reports, so don't talk too long. What does "concise" mean?
To keep it short
I went to the ice cream shop and ate a huge sundae. When I got home, supper was ready. Mom had cooked my favorite meal. No matter how I tried, I couldn’t make myself eat.
What is the main idea?
I was too full to eat.
The boy shepherd thought it would be funny to yell "Wolf" to see the town people rush to save him. However, the boy shepherd was lying! There was no wolf! He yelled, "Wolf", and the town people came running. The boy shepherd doubled over with laughter at the town people falling for his trick. The next day, the boy shepherd lied again and yelled "Wolf"! The town people came running again and again the boy laughed. Two days later, a REAL Wolf comes up on the boy's flock. He yells, "Wolf, wolf, wolf", but none of the town people came running because they believed he was lying once again. And the wolf ate all of the boy's flock. What is the theme?
Never Lie, People Don't Believe Liars, Don't Trick People
The wedding was very elegant. The bride wore a very fancy dress and the decorations were beautiful. What does "elegant" mean?
The be very fancy
Main Idea: Meditation can relieve lots of stress on people's mind and body.
Which is a supporting detail?
A.Meditation can help you sleep better at night. B. Meditation has been around for years.
A.Meditation can help you sleep better at night.
Nina was completely inept at cooking. She seemed to burn or mess up every single thing she tried to cook. What does "inept" mean?
To not be good at something
Lucy would never get her room clean. It looked like a tornado had hit it. She couldn’t believe how much damage her friends had done. They pull everything out and didn’t put anything back. Glue was spilled all over her rug, and fingernail polish was spilled on her new bedspread. They had even wiped their chocolate covered fingers on her curtains. Wow! What a mess.
What is the main idea?
Lucy's friends are messy.
It was a spring day and an ant was working hard, storing food deep into his anthill. A grasshopper walks past and ask what the ant is doing. The ant tell him that he is storing food. The grasshopper laughs and says "Stupid ant, there is plenty of food around. Stop wasting your time". The ant replies, "There is food now, but there may not be later, always be prepared friend". The grasshopper laughs and walks off to enjoy his day. Months later, winter comes and while the ant is nice and warm down in his anthill with food, the grasshopper is forced into the cold to scrap and search for any food he can find. What is the theme?
Be Prepared, Don't be lazy, Be ready
The continuous pounding of the hammers gave me a headache. It seemed like the construction workers would not stop. It seemed like they had been working on the new ramp for days. What does "continuous" mean?
To not stop, the keep repeating over and over
Main Idea: The lion is one of the most powerful animals in the wild.
Which is a supporting detail?
A. Lions take care of their young. B. Lions can overpower nearly every other animal.
B. Lions can overpower nearly every other animal.
The town is so rural that most of the residents are cows! What does "rural" mean?
The country or area with farms