Main Idea and Details
What is the main idea for a story?
What the story is mostly about.
How does someone make an Inference?
Using our Background Knowledge and Text Evidence to make a reasonable guess
Finally, I got on the bus to go to school. Then, I brushed my teeth. Next, I went downstairs and ate breakfast. This morning, I got up and changed clothes. What should happen FIRST?
This morning, I got up and changed clothes.
What is a technical text?
Its a text that tells the reader how to build or create something.
Opossums are probably the slowest animals on earth, but they are peaceful little creatures and don’t often bother other animals. They waddle through the forest looking for food. Opossums eat fruits, vegetables, grain ,tender roots, birds, eggs, insects, fish, small animals, and frogs.
Scientific
When a question says... What is this passage Mainly about.. What are then asking you to find?
The Main Idea.
What is Scheme?
Background Knowledge; things we know from previous experiences
Finally, I got on the bus to go to school. Then, I brushed my teeth. Next, I went downstairs and ate breakfast. This morning, I got up and changed clothes. What is the SECOND thing that should happen?
Next, I went downstairs and ate breakfast.
A text that informs the reader about topics such as plants, animals, space, etc.
Scientific text
A text that informs the reader about key events and important people from the past.
historical
What's the main idea? The red angry bird was sad. He could not do any cool tricks like the other birds. He tried to go fast like the yellow bird, but he could not. He tried to drop eggs but he could not do that either.
The red angry bird was upset because he could not do tricks.
Its Monday afternoon. The sky is blue and its hot and breezy outside. Kids are outside playing and swimming
What season is it? Fall, Winter, or Summer?
Summer
Janie helped her father roast hot dogs on the campfire. First, she put a hot dog on a long stick. Next, she held the stick so the hot dog was just above the fire. After a few minutes, she turned the hot dog over. Finally, she removed the hot dog from the fire and placed it in a bun. What was the FIRST thing Janie did?
Janie put a hot dog on a long stick.
Cheetahs are very fast animals. A cheetah can run as fast as 70 mph. They are the fastest land animal.
Scientific text
Rosa Parks was born on February 4, 1913. She was a civil rights activist and was known for her refusal to surrender her seat to a white passenger on a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
historical
Name two tips that help you find the main idea.
1. Highlight important words 2. Ask yourself "What is the WHOLE passage trying to tell me about?" 3. Look at the first and last sentences. 3. Read and think about the title
Jenny looked down at her dress. She looked like a princess! She held a basket close to her and started walking slowly as the Music started to play. Everyone turned and watched her drop flower petals on the aisle as she walked to the front.
Where is Jenny?
She is in a wedding and most likely the flower girl
Janie helped her father roast hot dogs on the campfire. First, she put a hot dog on a long stick. Next, she held the stick so the hot dog was just above the fire. After a few minutes, she turned the hot dog over. Finally, she removed the hot dog from the fire and placed it in a bun. What was the LAST thing Janie did?
Janie removed the hot dog from the fire and placed it in a bun.
In order to make cookies, you will need pre-cut cookie dough, a flat pan, and an oven. The first step is to break apart the cookie dough. The next step is to place it on the pan. You will then put the cookies in the oven and take them out after fifteen minutes.
Technical Text
Joey picks out a book to read in class on Abraham Lincoln.
historical
There are many ways frome people to get from one place to another. The most common way to travel is by a motorized vehicle. If you are traveling with your family and not going far you may take a car. If you are going a longer distance with more people you may ride in a van or bus. If you need to travel through water, you would need to take a boat. Many people choose to ride in an airplane when they need to go far away and get their quickly. What is this passage mostly about?
There are many ways to travel.
When Sofia woke up her room was bright with sunlight. She looked at the clock and jumped out of her bed. Sofia quickly got dressed, brushed her teeth and ran out the door. She was in such a hurry she almost forgot her bookbag.
Why was Sofia in a hurry? How do you know?
She was late for school. I know because when you wake up late for school you have to hurry and sometimes you might forget things.
Have you ever played “Tape the Tail on the Donkey”? We played it at my birthday party. It’s easy and fun! First, Mom taped a big picture of a donkey up on a wall. Next, she blindfolded the first player, Andrew. Then, she gave Andrew a donkey’s tail with a piece of tape on it. Right after she gave him the tail, she spun him around so that he got kind of dizzy. Then, Andrew walked up to the picture and taped the tail where he thought it belonged. Finally, Mom removed the blindfold from Andrew’s eyes, and we watched his face when he saw where he had placed the tail. What is the SECOND thing that happened?
Next, Mom taped a big picture of a donkey up on a wall.
Katie just bought Monopoly but doesn't know how to play. She decides to read the rules.
technical text
Jane is reading a textbook about weather. While reading the textbook, she discovers that the USA has more tornadoes than any other country.
scientific