Main Idea
I have a dog names boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, "Dance Boots" ,he will stand up on two leggs and walk. I don't know of many dogs that can do such amazing tricks.
a. Boots is my dog
b. Boots can sit.
c. Boots is very smart.
d. Most dogs can't dance.
c. Boots is very smart
First, introduce the drawing to the class as Wanda, a student who is being bullied at school. Next ask each student to come up and write a negative, rude, or unkind comment that might be used to bully a student at school. After everyone has written their comment, crumple up the piece of paper, then uncrumple it. Explain that the crumpling represents how hurtful words can damage us and stay with us long after they have been said. Lastly, flip the piece of paper over and ask students to come up a second time, this time to write a positive comment. Point out that the negative comments still show through from the other side, because you can never truly take hurtful words back. Explain that while it’s impossible to cover up negative words entirely, we can try to fill others with as much positivity and appreciation as possible.
Which text structure did the author use?
A. Cause and Effect
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Chronological/Sequence
D. Description E. Problem and Solution
C. Chronological/Sequence
Jessica sighed as she looked at her test grade. It was another C. Her mother only agreed to let her get the new game if she got a higher grade in spelling. In the past, Jessica rushed through her homework and never studied her spelling words. Now, she made sure that she reviewed each spelling list for twenty minutes every night.
Why did Jessica study more?
a. Jessica was late studying.
b. She wanted a higher grade.
c. The teacher was angry.
b. She wanted a higher grade
Kara went over the lines for the play. The tryouts for the school play were in a week and she really wanted to get the role of Cinderella. “We are going to get some ice cream. Do you want to go?” asked Kara’s mother. “No thanks. I am practicing for the tryouts next week,” said Kara.
Which word describes Kara?
a. determined
b. patient
c. friendly
a. determined
What does the word mean?
actor
one who acts
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Todd hung up a big sign that said, “Happy Birthday, Joey!” Mom made spaghetti for dinner. It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.
he main idea of this paragraph is:
a. Todd had a great birthday.
b. Joey had a great birthday.
c. Todd got lots of gifts.
d. Joey got lots of gifts
b. Joey had a great birthday
After years of study, researchers have determined that the effects of bullying can last into adulthood. In a survey on bullying, people were asked how childhood bullying had affected them. 65% of those that were bullied said bullying damaged their self?confidence. 36% responded that bullying made it harder for them to make friends. The survey also indicated that bullying had negative effects on people’s health, both mental health (27%) and physical health (12%). Only 18% of those surveyed answered that being bullied had no negative impact on them. Bullying doesn’t just impact those being bullying. For many young bullies, bullying is the first step down a path that leads to several other problems. Because they bully their way through childhood, they never learn how to deal with conflict appropriately. For this reason, many adults who were bullies as children show higher rates of criminal arrests, addiction, and other aggressive behaviors. This survey demonstrates that bullying has long lasting effects on everyone involved.
Which text structure did the author use?
A. Cause and Effect
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Chronological/Sequence
D. Description
E. Problem and Solution
A. Cause and Effect
Harold’s pet cat had been lost for three days. He moped around the house. His mother looked at him as she finished the dishes. “How about a movie?” said Harold’s mother. She walked over to him and patted his head.
Why did Harold’s mother ask him to go to the movies?
a. There was a good movie playing.
b. She wanted to cheer him up.
c. Everyone was bored.
b. She wanted to cheer him up.
“First, be a friend, and you will make friends,” Vincent’s mother said as she packed his school lunch. Vincent thought about his mother’s advice and met with the baseball team. All of the other boys knew one another well. “Do you want to come over and play my new video game?” said Vincent to another boy. Vincent was trying to be-
a. honest
b. patient
c. friendly
c. friendly
What does the word mean?
suddenly
in a way that is sudden
Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room any more. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a. Peter cannot go in the living room.
b. Peter's parents don't like the carpet.
c. Peter likes to make a mess.
d. Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.
d. Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean
Flordia is known for its beautiful beaches, palm trees and sunshine. It is known for other things as well. Many of the fruits we eat are grown in Flordia. A couple examples include oranges and grapefruits. Flordia grows more of these two fruits than any other state.
What is the main idea?
Flordia is known for many reasons.
The students were being very noisy for the substitute. Mrs. Davis, their teacher, knew this would happen so she prepared a plan ahead of time. “Your teacher told me to let her know which student does the best job,” said the substitute.
Why did the substitute say this?
a. She wanted the students to behave.
b. She was about to leave.
c. She needed more rules.
a. She wanted the students to behave.
It was time to lock Whiskers in the room. He hated being locked up, but Whiskers got into all kinds out mischief when he stayed out when the family left home. Joni attached a string with a feather at the end to a stick and dragged it down the hall. Just as she hoped, Whiskers leaped out and reached for the feather. Joni can be described as-
a. surprising
b. clever
c. trustworthy
b. clever
What word means without shoes
shoeless
You learn about Science, Maths, Art and many other subject areas. The school has a lot of books for you to read. The teachers create fun activities to make learning fun. There are also a lot of other kids here, who you can become friends with to study together.
The school is a great place to learn.
The largest desert in the world is the Sahara. This desert is almost as big as the USA. Even though it is hot there are plants and animals that live there. Some people live there too! These people raise animals and crops for food. They also live in tents so they can move as needed.
What is the main idea?
few people and animals live in the desert
In order to figure out what a character is like or how a character feels, pay close attention to what a character says, does, or is thinking as you read. Authors like to show and tell what a character is like. This makes their writing more interesting. Why do authors show instead of tell?
a. It makes it boring
b. It makes the writer read more.
c. It makes writing interesting.
c. It makes writing interesting.
“Are we there yet?” Kendall and Kendra asked their parents for the fifth time in twenty minutes. They were going on a vacation and were very excited. “It takes five hours to get there. We just left twenty minutes ago,” their mother said. “Read a book to make the time go by quicker.”
Which word describes the kids?
a. determined
b. patient
c. anxious
c. anxious
what word means one who sails
sailor
During recess, I always go to the library because there are a lot of amazing books there. I love reading. As it is quiet, it lets me concentrate and think about different things. The librarian is really nice and friendly too. She gives me candies all the time.
What is the main idea?
The library is my favorite place.
Have you heard that tea is the most popular drink in the world? There are more than 3,000 types of tea. They get their names from the areas in which they grow. The plants grow well in tropical regions where the weather is rainy and hot. It's a good thing there are so many kinds, people love tea!
More people drink tea than any other drink.
As you go through these activity cards, you will look at different ways to understand what characters are like and the reasons for their actions. The first thing that will be investigated is motive. This means the reason why someone does something. While you read, pay close attention to the actions of each character and why they do what they do.
What does motive mean?
a. different names of characters
b. what a character thinks
c. the reason for behaving some ways
c. the reason for behaving some ways
Robert’s pet dog was always there by his side. When the dog Rex was walked each day, he made sure that no one got too close to Robert. At home, he kept Robert company throughout the day. If Robert was having a bad day, it seemed like Rex knew. He always tried to cheer Robert up. Rex is best described as being-
a. loyal
b. surprising
c. bossy
a. loyal
What word means filled with color?
colorful