Main idea
What is the main idea of a story?
The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to communicate.
What are supporting details?
Supporting details are facts or examples that explain the main idea.
What is a title?
A title tells us what the text is about.
What does it mean if a character changes?
It means the character learns something or feels different by the end of the story.
What are context clues?
Context clues are words around a new word that help you understand its meaning.
Where can you often find the main idea in a paragraph?
The main idea is often in the first sentence.
How do supporting details help?
They give more information about the main idea.
What does a heading do?
A heading shows the main topic of a section.
Name a way a character can change.
A character can become braver or kinder.
How can you use context clues to find the meaning of a word?
Look at the sentences before and after the word for hints.
What question can you ask to find the main idea?
You can ask, "What is this paragraph mostly about?"
If the main idea is "Trees are good," what is a supporting detail?
Trees give us shade and cool us down.
How does a picture help you?
A picture helps you understand the text better.
What is a key event that makes a character change?
An important event, like losing a friend or winning a race.
If the sentence says, "The kitten is very playful and loves to run," what does "playful" mean?
Playful means the kitten likes to play.
If the main idea is "Dogs make great pets," what is a supporting detail?
Dogs are friendly and like to play.
Where can you find supporting details in a text?
Look after the main idea for more information.
What is a caption?
A caption tells what a picture is about.
How can you tell if a character learns a lesson?
They act differently at the end of the story than at the beginning.
What should you do if you see a new word in a text?
Read the whole sentence and look for clues to understand it.
Why is it important to know the main idea?
Knowing the main idea helps us understand the story better.
Why are supporting details important?
They help us understand the main idea better.
What is a table of contents?
A table of contents shows the main topics in a book and where to find them.
Why is it important to see how a character changes?
It helps us understand the story and what the character feels.
Why are context clues helpful?
They help you learn new words without using a dictionary.