Main Idea and Details
What is a main idea?
What the passage is mostly about.
What is author's purpose?
Author's purpose is the reason an author writes a passage, book, or story.
What does brave mean?
Not giving up even when something is hard or scary.
What punctuation mark goes at the end of this sentence?
Amelia was brave
Amelia was brave.
Which character trait best describes Amelia Earhart?
At that time, many people believed flying was too dangerous for women. Amelia did not let those opinions stop her. She took flying lessons and practiced often. In 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean.
1. Lazy, because she did not want to practice.
2. Brave, because she followed her dream even when people doubted her.
3. Careless, because she ignored safety.
4. Selfish, because she did not help anyone.
2. Brave, because she followed her dream even when people doubted her.
What is the difference between a main idea and a topic?
1. The topic is one detail, and the main idea is the title.
2. The topic tells who or what the passage is about, and the main idea tells the most important point about the topic.
3. The topic is always a question, and the main idea is always one word.
4. The topic tells the ending, and the main idea tells the setting.
2. The topic tells who or what the passage is about, and the main idea tells the most important point about the topic.
What are the three different author's purpose
Persuade, Inform, and Entertain
Which word is a synonym for courageous?
1. Afraid
2. Brave
3. Silent
4. Weak
2. Brave
Correct the sentence
rosa parks refused to give up her seat
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat.
What is the main idea of this section?
Amelia Earhart loved airplanes from the first time she saw one at an air show. At that time, many people believed flying was too dangerous for women. Amelia did not let those opinions stop her. She took flying lessons and practiced often.
1. Amelia loved airplanes and worked hard to become a pilot.
2. Amelia did not like going to air shows.
3. Amelia thought flying was too dangerous.
4. Amelia wanted people to stop flying airplanes.
1. Amelia loved airplanes and worked hard to become a pilot.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Luis planted a tiny seed in a cup of soil. Each day, he gave it water and placed it near the window. After one week, a small green sprout began to grow. Luis was excited to see his plant getting taller.
1. Luis lost his plant.
2. Luis took care of a seed and watched it grow into a plant.
3. Luis forgot to water his seed.
4. Luis planted a tree outside.
2. Luis took care of a seed and watched it grow into a plant.
What is the author's purpose?
Butterflies go through many changes as they grow. First, a butterfly begins as a tiny egg on a leaf. After a few days, the egg hatches into a caterpillar. The caterpillar eats leaves and grows bigger. Then it forms a chrysalis, where it slowly changes. Finally, an adult butterfly comes out with colorful wings and can fly from flower to flower.
1. To entertain the reader with a funny story
2. To persuade the reader to buy butterflies
3. To inform the reader about how butterflies grow
4. To describe a character’s feelings
3. To inform the reader about how butterflies grow.
What does determination mean?
1. Being afraid to try something new
2. Giving up when something is difficult
3. Working hard and not quitting
4. Feeling confused about what to do
3. Working hard and not quitting
Finish the sentence
It is important to stand up for what you believe in....
It is important to stand up for what you believe in because it can help make things fair and encourage others to be brave.
Which detail shows that Amelia’s flight was difficult?
In 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean. The trip was difficult because of strong winds and icy weather. During the flight, some of her equipment stopped working. Amelia stayed calm and continued flying safely.
1. Amelia gave speeches after her flight.
2. Amelia loved airplanes.
3. There were strong winds and icy weather.
4. Amelia encouraged girls and women.
3. There were strong winds and icy weather.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Every Saturday, Mia helps her grandmother at the animal shelter. She fills food bowls, gives the dogs fresh water, and helps clean the cages. Mia also spends time petting the cats so they feel safe and loved.
1. Mia helps care for animals at the animal shelter.
2. Mia only likes cats.
3. Mia visits the shelter one time.
4. Mia teaches animals tricks.
1. Mia helps care for animals at the animal shelter.
What is the author's purpose?
Drinking water every day is an important way to keep your body healthy. Water helps you stay focused, gives you energy, and keeps your body working well. When you feel thirsty, water is usually the best choice. Instead of choosing soda or juice all the time, try bringing a water bottle to school. You can also drink water with lunch and after playing outside. Making this healthy choice can help you feel your best.
1. To persuade the reader to drink more water
2. To entertain the reader with a made-up story
3. To inform the reader about playground rules
4. To explain how to build a birdhouse
1. To persuade the reader to drink more water.
Which sentence uses determination correctly?
1. Amelia Earhart showed determination when she kept flying even though the trip was hard.
2. Amelia showed determination when she gave up before the flight began.
3. Amelia showed determination when she decided airplanes were too scary.
4. Amelia showed determination when she stopped practicing after one lesson.
1. Amelia Earhart showed determination when she kept flying even though the trip was hard.
What are the four things and opinion paragraph should include?
Remember the acronym OREO
1. A clearly stated opinion.
2. Your reasoning for your opinion.
3. Evidence or examples to support your opinion.
4. Restated opinion.
What evidence shows Amelia stayed calm during the flight?
In 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean. During the flight, some of her equipment stopped working. Even though this could have been scary, Amelia stayed calm. She did not panic or give up. Instead, she continued flying safely until she completed her difficult trip.
She continued flying safely even when equipment stopped working.
What is the main idea of this passage?
The students in Room 12 noticed that their playground had trash on the ground. They decided to work together to clean it up. Some students picked up paper, while others collected empty bottles. By the end of recess, the playground looked clean and safe again.
1. Room 12 played soccer at recess.
2. The students made the playground messy.
3. The students worked together to clean up their playground.
4. The students stayed inside all day.
3. The students worked together to clean up their playground.
What is the author's purpose?
Max tiptoed through the dark hallway, holding his flashlight tightly in one hand. The house was quiet except for the sound of the wind tapping against the windows. Suddenly, Max heard a loud crash from the kitchen. His heart started beating fast, but he kept walking slowly toward the noise. When he reached the kitchen door, he took a deep breath and pushed it open. A tiny gray kitten jumped out from behind a fallen pan. Max laughed with relief.
1. To inform the reader about healthy foods
2. To persuade the reader to clean the kitchen
3. To entertain the reader with a suspenseful story
4. To teach facts about flashlights
3. To entertain the reader with a suspenseful story.
What is the difference between brave and careless?
1. Brave means doing something hard or scary with care, and careless means not being careful.
2. Brave means being lazy, and careless means being helpful.
3. Brave means feeling confused, and careless means following directions.
4. Brave means giving up, and careless means working hard.
1. Brave means doing something hard or scary with care, and careless means not being careful.
Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
1. My friend lives at 245 Oak Street Cleveland Ohio.
2. My friend lives at 245 Oak Street, Cleveland, Ohio.
3. My friend lives at 245, Oak Street Cleveland Ohio.
2. My friend lives at 245 Oak Street, Cleveland, Ohio.
What is the author's purpose?
After her famous flight, Amelia encouraged girls and women to follow their dreams. She gave speeches and wrote articles about courage and hard work. Many people admired her bravery and determination.
1. Persuade
2. Inform
3. Entertain
Inform