Central Idea
What is the central idea?
The most important point of a text.
What are relevant details?
Details that support the central idea
What is figurative language?
Words that create pictures or comparisons, not meant literally
The three main author’s purposes are to inform, persuade, and what?
Entertain
What is a Latin root?
A word part that gives meaning
The central idea usually tells what the text is mostly about: one detail or the whole text?
Whole Text
Bees are important to the environment. They help plants grow by spreading pollen. Many fruits and vegetables would not exist without bees.
Name a relevant detail in this passage.
Bees spread pollen / help plants grow
“The classroom was a zoo” is an example of what?
A metaphor
A textbook is written mainly to do what?
Inform
The word describe means to write about something.
What does the Latin root scrib mean?
Write
Dogs are popular pets. They can be trained to help people who are blind. Some dogs work with police officers, and others help find people after disasters.
What is the central idea of the text?
Dogs help people in many ways.
School uniforms can help students focus. They reduce distractions about clothing. Uniforms can also make students feel equal.
What detail best supports the central idea?
Uniforms reduce distractions.
I was so hungry I could eat a horse.
What type of figurative language is this?
Hyperbole
A funny story is written mainly to do what?
Entertain
An inspector looks closely at buildings.
What does the Latin root spect mean?
Look or see
Many kids enjoy reading. Reading can teach new information and improve vocabulary. It also helps readers imagine new worlds and ideas.
What is the central idea of the text?
Reading is enjoyable and helpful.
Libraries are helpful places. They offer books, computers, and quiet spaces to study. Many libraries also host free events.
Give one detail that supports the central idea.
Libraries have books, computers, or study spaces.
The classroom buzzed like a beehive.
What type of figurative language is used?
A simile
A commercial trying to get you to buy something is written to do what?
Persuade
What does the root “port” mean in transport?
Carry
Plants need sunlight, water, and air to grow. Without these things, plants cannot make food or survive.
What is the central idea of the text?
Plants need certain things to grow.
Wearing helmets keeps bikers safe. Helmets protect heads during falls. Many injuries can be prevented by wearing one.
Which detail best supports the main idea?
Helmets protect heads during falls.
Why do authors use figurative language?
To help readers imagine and understand better
What is the author’s purpose of a biography?
To inform
The Latin root multi means?