Main Idea & Details
What tells what the whole passage is mostly about?
Main Idea
Where do you find evidence for an answer?
In the text
ho is the story mostly about?
The character
What does “context clues” mean?
Words around a word that help explain it
Who wrote the text?
the author
Name one thing that supports the main idea.
a detail
True or False: A good answer needs proof from the story.
true
Where and when a story takes place is called the _____.
Setting
If a character is “exhausted,” what do they feel?
very tired
Authors write to teach, tell a story, or _______.
Entertain
“Dogs are helpful animals. They can guide people, protect homes, and help police.”
What is the main idea?
Dogs are helpful animals
What words show you are using evidence?
"the text says.." or "in the story..."
How can a setting affect a story?
It helps explain what happens
The word “gigantic” means _____.
very big
If a text gives facts about animals, the author’s purpose is to _____.
Inform
What detail supports this main idea:
“Frogs need water to survive.”
Frogs live near ponds or wetlands
If a character is brave, what kind of evidence would you look for?
Actions or words that show courage
If a story happens at night during a storm, how might the character feel?
Scared, worried, or nervous
Which word means almost the same as “happy”?
glad, joyful
How do you know if a text is a story instead of nonfiction?
It has characters and a plot
Why are details important when reading nonfiction?
They help explain and support the main idea
Why is text evidence better than guessing?
It shows your answer is correct
How does a character change from the beginning to the end of a story?
They learn a lesson or act differently
Why is it important to use context clues?
They help you understand new words
Why is it helpful to know the author’s purpose?
It helps us understand the text better