Main Idea
Context Clues definition
Context Clues examples
Author's Purpose
Random
100

Explains the main idea

What is a detail

100

The meaning of the word is explained in the sentence

What is definition 

100

Gene is so arrogant, proud, self centered and over-bearing. 

What is synonym

100
The reason an author writes something

What is the author's purpose 

100

Dogs are great pets. They love to play fetch. Dogs are awesome pets. 

Supporting details is.

What is, they love to play fetch. 

200

The passage is mostly about 

What is the main idea

200

Word with opposite meaning 

What is, antonym

200

Gene is so arrogant. He thinks he is more important than everyone else. 

What is definition

200

To try to convince someone to do something or to believe a point of view on a topic 

What is persuade

200

Author's purpose to make you laugh

What is entertain 

300

Looking at the title, heading, pictures, first and last sentence help find 

What is the main idea

300

The meaning of the word is not given so you must use context clues 

What is inference 

300

Gene is so arrogant. He is always bragging about how great he is at sports. 

What is an example

300

To teach or give information about a topic 

What is inform

300

Author's purpose to want to change your mind or opinion 

What is persuade

400

Dogs are great pets. They love to play fetch. Some dogs help people see. Dogs can also guard homes. Dogs are awesome pets. 

Give main idea

What is Dogs are great pets. 

400

Similar meaning 

What is a synonym 

400

Gene is so arrogant. He needs to learn to be humble like his little brother Ethan. 

What is an antonym 

400

To provide someone with enjoyment 

What is entertain 

400

Newspaper, School text and cook book

What is inform 

500

Main idea is

Tome had a big red balloon. He took it to the park. The balloon was shiny and floated in the air. Tom loved his balloon. While playing, the wind blew the balloon away. Tom ran after it. The balloon floated higher and higher. Soon, it was gone!

What is, Tom losing his balloon. 

500

sample of the word in the sentence or nearby sentence 

What is an example

500

Don't want to work with Gene, unless you want to hear him talk about himself. He is so arrogant. 

What is inference 

500

P.I.E

What is persuade, inform and entertain

500

Figuring out what the author doesn't tell you using story information and what you already know.  

What is inferences

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